Conventional Stucco vs Synthetic Acrylic
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On an ICF/EPS structure, is it better to apply an acrylic stucco or Portland based conventional stucco?
There is a product called “U-Stucco” and it’s conventional stucco but contains fibers in it like they put in concrete to help with cracks. It looks like a decent product but haven’t seen or heard of any firsthand reviews. They claim a R2.2 when applied at 1″ thickness. Not sure how they derive that but that’s the claim.
https://u-stucco.com/ustucco-hpx
Either synthetic or conventional, I would use a fiberglass mesh (4.5 ounce or greater) to help prevent cracking.
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I'm also interested in this product. Anyone have any experience? I'm told by them you can use it for the base coat and then even use a sider-crete top coat if preferred.
same here. I am working on a project using ICF (Nudura) and the manufacturer is pushing their Dryvit system which is essentially their acrylic stucco. Our market is affordable spec housing so I don't want to break the bank either.