In recent years, the preference for stucco exteriors has skyrocketed in the residential housing market. Builders are responding to home buyers’ demand for more intricate architectural detailing by offering stucco or a combination of stucco, brick and stone as unique design features of their homes. The trend also appeals to energy-conscious consumers who are looking for better insulation methods, which cut down on energy costs.
Stucco looks beautiful, but it is also a multi-layered exterior wall system that provides better energy-efficiency. This benefit is increasingly important to homeowners who want to reduce their heating costs.