1. Where can I purchase One Coat Stucco?

Product may be purchased through building materials outlets by applicators that are approved by the individual one coat manufacturer.

2. I am a do-it-yourselfer.  Can I apply it?

The product must be installed by an approved applicator or professional and is not designed for do-it-yourself use.

3. What is its cost?

The product installed cost will vary substantially in different parts of the country.  However, in most regions it will be comparable to traditional three coat portland cement stucco.

4. Is it durable?

Yes, the product has been used for over twenty years in various types of construction including single family and multi-family housing as well as commercial and industrial types of structures.

5. What about maintenance of One Coat Stucco?

The product requires very little maintenance and is ideal for a wide variety of climatic conditions.

6. What is the difference between it and regular Stucco?  Advantages?  Disadvantages?

The main difference is that one-coat stucco is installed in one application to a thickness of only 3/8 inch minimum in lieu of three coat application which totals 7/8 inch thickness.  Advantages to one-coat stucco include the speed of application allowing completion of the stucco in about one half the time required for a three-coat installation.  The fibers and proprietary components result in a product with good tensil, flexural and compressive strengths and the product is less prone to incur drying or shrinkage type cracking.  The product also improves on quality control of the mix, as all components are factory blended and packaged with only the prescribed amount of sand added in the field.

7. What are the components of the One-Coat System?

The components of a one-coat system always include a weather resistive membrane, metal reinforcement and the fiber reinforced or one-coat stucco.  The product may be installed over a wide variety of substrates including foam plastic insulation board, exterior gypsum sheathing, oriented strand board (OSB), exterior plywood, asphalt impersonated sheathing and almost any other code approved exterior sheathing.  A substrate is always required; it is not designed for installation over open framing.  It may also be applied to concrete and concrete masonry units with or without metal reinforcement.

8. Can a One-Coat System cover the lines between the blocks on a masonry home?

Properly installed the product will cover mortar lines on masonry walls.

9. Do you need a primer to get the material to stick to brick?

Generally a primer is not required but certain types of brick may require a primer.  The individual manufacturer should be consulted for specific recommendations.

10. Does this use a spray on technique?

The material may be applied with a plaster pump machine or by hand trowel application.

11. Can it be applied to masonry block that has been painted?

This practice is not recommended; the individual product manufacturer should be contacted for recommendation.

12. Do you have to use control and expansion joints on One-Coat Stucco?

The need and use of control and expansion joints and their location is dependent on a variety of design and structural issues.  For this criteria the architect, designer or builder should be consulted.

13. Does it crack like regular stucco?

Generally speaking, all cement-based products are subject to some cracking.  Cracking is relatively minor and does not indicate failure of the product.

14. Can it be used on a 16-story building?  How will the wind on higher floors affect it?

Yes, however since there are many types of construction and design utilized in multi-story structures, many variables and factors would need to be evaluated by the design professional to determine the suitability for use.

15. Can it be used on wood siding as an alternate to vinyl siding?  What are the cost comparisons?

Yes, it may also be installed over old types of siding in need of renovation.  The costs of various types of sidings varies widely in different geographic areas.  Consultation with a local installer in your area would be required for an accurate cost comparison.

16. Can you send me “details”?

Drawings and details are available from each individual manufacturer as they vary slightly.

17. Can your product be used on “wall patches”?

Yes, the product is effective for patching.

18. Will this cover EPS Insulated concrete frames?

Yes, the individual product manufacturer should be contacted for installation specifications.

19. Can it be used in-doors?

Yes, indoor use of the product is fine.

20. Do you recommend chicken wire or metal lath with One-Coat Stucco?

The product is designed for use with both woven wire galvanized lath and galvanized expanded metal lath.  Poultry netting or “chicken wire” is not allowed to be used.