By Trevor Pringle
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1 October 2004, Build 84
Movement control joints are necessary to ensure that the plaster finish on stucco claddings doesn’t crack when it dries. They need to be installed before plastering, but there is a remedy if you find unexpected cracks.
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By Pauline Sutton
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1 June 2012, Build 130, Feature article
Used in its modern context, fibrous plaster can provide distinctive appeal to interiors by framing a space and adding crisp, sharp detail.
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By Neil Lee
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1 February 2007, Build 98
Determining the composition of a stucco plaster can be useful when investigating cladding failure. However, recent BRANZ research shows that reliable results require more than simple chemical analysis.
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By Des Molloy
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1 August 2004, Build 83
Stucco cannot be taken down to ground level so it needs some form of finishing at the building’s base. Since stucco also needs a cavity behind it, it’s important not to block the drainage path at the base.
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By Colin Hill
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1 August 2012, Build 131, Feature article
With repair work to minor damage on Canterbury houses well under way, some are asking if the repairs are adequate. Sometimes, only cosmetic makeovers have been done when screw fixing of wallboard bracing is needed, writes a Christchurch architect.
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