LaHabra Cementitious Stucco Finishes Attractive, Long-Lasting and Affordable. Since 1926 L A H A B R A THE ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA STUCCO S T U C C O
LaHabra Cementitious Stucco Finishes The First Name in Cementitious Stucco Finishes. For over 80 years, LaHabra has been recognized as the nation s leading source of traditional cementitious stucco finishes. That s because its reputation is built on providing the products, selection and support that continue to create a legacy of beauty and affordability long after the initial sale. Quality and Quantity You Can Count On. From raw materials to final product, LaHabra takes steps to ensure its finishes deliver the quantity and quality needed to get the job done and done right every time. All portland cement, sand and lime used are required to exceed industry quality standards. Manufacturing is continuously monitored by quality control and color lab personnel. Computer-aided manufacturing minimizes variability for greater consistency, batch-to-batch. Advanced, sonic-sealing technology reduces spillage of bagged goods. A packaged color and base system for job-site mixing limits the need for excess inventory. Comparison of Cementitious and Acrylic Finishes Feature Cementitious Acrylic Application thickness 1/8 inch (3 mm) 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) Helps to compensate for wall irregularities. Does not easily hide wall irregularities. Ease of application More labor intensive than acrylic stucco finish. Less labor intensive than cement stucco finish. No jobsite Usually requires mortar mixer. plaster mixer required. Application temperature range 40 F (4 C) to 120 F (49 C). 40 F (4 C) to120 F (49 C). Ease of Cleanup Less difficult than acrylic stucco finish. More difficult than cementitious finish. Vapor permeability Highly vapor permeable. Vapor permeable. Initial color consistency on wall Surface color may vary, slightly creating a mottled Excellent initial color consistency on wall, more color look (can be made more consistent with fog coat). uniformity than cementitious finish Assortment of colors Good range of colors, but more limited than acrylic Unlimited colors are possible. Colors are easily matched stucco finish. Custom and darker colors are more in acrylic finishes. difficult to match with cementitious finishes. Finish appearance Good depth of color and texture. May appear mottled. Very uniform. Range of textures Numerous textures may be achieved depending on Range of textures are available depending on the skill of applicators skill. (Smooth hard trowel to heavy Spanish). the applicator and aggregate gradation in acrylic finish. Cannot achieve heavy Spanish type of textures. Color Permanency/Uniformity More color permanency than acrylic finish. Colors typically Colors are very uniform, but may fade over time. Some darken with age. Good uniformity, but not as good as with colors may fade faster than others. an acrylic finish. Fire Resistance Contributing to 1/8 inch ( 3 mm) to required thickness of Not Applicable. portland cement plaster for fire resistance. Material Costs Lower initial material costs than acrylic finish. Higher initial material costs than cementitious finish Hairline Cracking Hairline cracking is not uncommon. Very low or much less than cementitious finish. Color matching Good color matching. Excellent color matching. Regular Maintenance Little maintenance required. Can be routinely washed. Little maintenance required. Can be routinely washed. Repair Maintenance Less expensive to replace or upgrade. Lower refurbish/ More expensive to replace or upgrade. Higher refurbishing/ repair/material costs than acrylic finish. repair costs in comparison to cementitious finish. Crack Resistance Finish is rigid because of the cementitious chemistry. Finish is flexible due to the acrylic chemistry. Underlayment Cementitious Stucco Finish is applied over a cementitious Acrylic Finish is applied over One Coat, Scratch & Brown base coat: One Coat Stucco or Scratch and Brown Coat. or as the topcoat of EIFS. Life Cycle Jobs have performed for over 50 years without repair Jobs have performed for over 30 years without repair or or recoating. recoating
Cementitious Stucco Finish Applications 16/20 Float 16/20 Texture LaHabra Cementitious Stucco Finishes are designed to provide color and texture to the exterior stucco surface. For usage over: One Coat Stucco Basecoat 16/20 Machine Dash SBMF Your Single Source for Cementitious Stucco Finishes. From components and colors to unmatched convenience, LaHabra Cementitious Stucco Finishes come with everything it takes to achieve superior results. Cement plaster base coats, which can be applied over: Properly prepared masonry and concrete Code-conforming lath assemblies Note: Cementitious stucco finishes are not designed for use over EIFS. Two bases are available for cost-effective field mixing with color packs. A full range of texture and finish choices includes 16/20 aggregates and a smooth Santa Barbara Mission Finish (SBMF). 30 Standard Colors and 12 Lifestyle Colors, updated regularly to reflect current preferences, are joined by readily available custom colors. A complete selection of base coat and other supporting products are also available from LaHabra.
The Advantages of Cementitious Stucco. Cementitious stucco has been used successfully as an attractive and long-lasting construction material for centuries. Today it is more widely used than ever based on its appearance, durability and affordability. Extremely sturdy can withstand many types of abnormal weather conditions. Highly durable resists impacts and abrasions and can easily be repaired. Water resistant, vapor permeable and mold and mildew resistant. Fire and Noise Resistant with a wide range of insulating capabilities when used with codecompliant assemblies. Low maintenance cleans easily with mild soap and water. Long-lasting colors resist fading and never require repainting. Can be applied in a wide variety of textures and assortment of colors. Over-all life-cycle cost has proven to be the least of all wall cladding materials.
How other Wall Claddings Compare with Cementitious Stucco. Cementitious stucco is a natural building material comprised of portland cement, sand and water with proprietary ingredients added that enhance its desirability as an alternative to wood, vinyl or metal, hardboard and natural stone. Wood is vulnerable to damage by termites, rot and fungus and requires painting and staining that add to its cost. Vinyl comes in a limited variety of colors, fades quickly and is easily damaged by wind, impact and weather conditions. Metal is only available in a limited range of colors and textures and is easily dented, requiring professional repair. Brick and stone cladding, while highly durable, are also quite costly. Based on both initial and long-term maintenance costs, stucco has become one of today s preferred wall cladding materials. Cementitious Stucco Compared with other Wall Claddings. Property Stucco Wood Vinyl Metal Fiber Cement Brick & Siding Stone Range of Colors Unlimited Unlimited Many Many Unlimited Many Textures Available Extensive Limited Limited Limited Limited Various Impact Resistance High Low Low Low High High Termite Resistance High Low High High High High Noise Resistance Excellent Fair Fair Fair Fair Good Weather Resistance Excellent Average Poor Good Excellent Excellent Fire Resistance Excellent Poor Poor Excellent Excellent Excellent Water Resistance Excellent Fair Excellent Limited Excellent Excellent Vapor Permeability Excellent Good Poor Fair Excellent Fair Rot & Fungus None High None None None None Vulnerability Durability Excellent Fair Poor Good Excellent Excellent Installed Cost Low Very High Low High Low to High High Maintenance Costs Low High Low Low Low Low
Today s Most Trusted Name in Stucco. From its beginnings in LaHabra, California in 1926, to its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Riverside, California, the name LaHabra has always been associated with the highest quality products and service. Today it ranks as the nation s leading supplier of exterior stucco products with plants and offices located strategically across the country assuring constant product supply and availability. Regional and specialty markets are also served through its affiliated brands, El Rey and Parex, all working together to make sure the customers they serve experience the benefits of ParexLahabra. Corporate Office Plants Warehouses ParexLahabra, Inc. 4125 E. La Palma Ave., Suite 250 Anaheim, CA 92807 Telephone: 714-778-2266 Toll Free: 877-LHSTUCCO Fax: 714-774-2079 Email:info@lahabrastucco.com lahabrastucco.com Riverside, CA French Camp, CA Albuquerque, NM Colorado Springs, CO San Antonio, TX Redan, GA Wilkes Barre, PA Anaheim, CA North Hollywood, CA 2008, ParexLahabra, Inc. LCSF 9/08 El Rey, Parex and PareXLahabra are registered trademarks and Endura is a trademark of PareXLahabra, Inc.