This is what the fake stuff tries to mimic-
the fake stuff they use on new houses and shopping centers. Click here or on the picture for a bigger view. (Opens new window).
Here a graded sand was used for added crack resistance instead of river sand.
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| An older addition had fake brick shingles. | A close up of the fake brick shingles. |
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| Mottling and color variations show the elegance of real
portland cement
stucco. This is what the fake stuff tries to mimic- the fake stuff they use on new houses and shopping centers. Click here or on the picture for a bigger view. (Opens new window). |
"Sandstone" color from La Habra stucco was
chosen to duplicate
a river sand color. River sand may have been used in1804. Here a graded sand was used for added crack resistance instead of river sand. |
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| Metal lath on addition. | Brown coat applied. |