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Preparing Your Stucco Walls for Winter: 4 Essential Tips
Stucco is a durable, aesthetically appealing exterior finish, but proper care must be taken to protect it from winter’s harsh conditions. The freezing and thawing cycles that are characteristic of the season can cause moisture to penetrate and expand within your stucco, resulting in cracks and other damage. Fortunately, Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company is […]
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5 Benefits & Long Term Value of Stucco for Your Home’s Exterior
Stucco has always been a popular choice for homeowners due to its durability, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal. Not only will it enhance your home’s appearance, but it will also boost your home’s performance. Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company is your trusted source of expertise on stucco, whether you need installation services for your home, […]
Stucco and EIFS Construction
Stucco vs. Siding: Which Is the Better Choice for Your Home?
When choosing an exterior finish for your home, there are a variety of siding materials to add to your list of contenders in addition to stucco. They each offer distinct advantages to enhance your home’s protection and aesthetic appeal. After 45 years in the construction industry, Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company understands the ins and […]
Stucco and EIFS Construction
Weatherproofing Your Home with Stucco and EIFS
Your home’s exterior finish plays a vital role in protecting it from harsh weather conditions. Stucco and EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System) are two material options that will not only enhance your home’s aesthetic appeal but will contribute a great deal to its ability to resist weather. At Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company, our professionally […]
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4 Ways Stucco Enhances Your Home’s Beauty and Functionality
The exterior covering of your house is a defining feature that will make or break your home’s first impression. Choosing the best material that will protect your home from the elements and transform the exterior’s visual aesthetic can be difficult. Stucco is a durable, resilient, low-maintenance, and aesthetically appealing home exterior option you may not […]
EIFS
3 Ways to Maintain and Care for Your EIFS Exterior
If your home has a stucco exterior, you may have a unique layer underneath known as an Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS). This essentially adds synthetic material to the traditional stucco process as an energy-efficient layer to protect against moisture and allow for better drainage. Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company is a leading expert in […]
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4 Questions to Ask before You Hire a Stucco Contractor
There are some home improvement projects that don’t require a contractor with specialized skills and years of experience to be able to accomplish. However, stucco work is not one of them! Stucco utilizes materials that require expert craftsmen who have been trained to mix and apply them properly. The professionals at Worldgate Plaster & Stucco […]
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How to Prevent 5 Common Stucco Problems
As a popular choice for exterior home finishes, stucco stands the test of time with its durability, low maintenance care, and aesthetic appeal. While that doesn’t mean you won’t experience any issues with your stucco, the good news is that you can prevent some from occurring. At Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company, we have seen […]
Stucco Restoration
Restoring Your Historical Home with Stucco and Plaster
Both stucco and plaster have been used in building construction throughout history, and these materials truly stand the test of time. You will see many historical homes with stucco exterior walls or plastered interior walls, where some have been well-maintained and others haven’t. Perhaps you live in a historical home or have plans to restore […]
EIFS
EIFS Offers Weather Resistance and Energy Efficiency to Homes
Siding is one of your home’s first lines of defense against the outside elements, and you want to ensure that nothing can get through the barrier it provides. Stucco siding not only offers a unique, aesthetically appealing look to a home, but it is durable and weather-resistant. When you choose stucco for your home, a […]