PRB Products On Masonry Walls Compared To Standard Stucco

PRB

STANDARD STUCCO

1.Pre-mixed color, over 100 colors available

1.Some colors available – not a large selection

2.Mixing, add one gallon of water per bag  Exact on each mix – no guess work

2.Mixing sand in by shoals and guessing on water – not exact on each mix

3.No brown coat or wire mesh required on masonry walls

3.Brown coat on wire mesh – more costly and more time consuming

4.Spray on with concrete sprayer

4.Trowel on coats – more laborer time

5.Water proof finish that is breathable

5.Not 100% waterproof and not breathable

6.One coat application – up to one inch thick

6.To get one inch thickness you must build up layers

7.Lime base product resists mold and mildew

7.Mold and mildew can grow on standard stucco

8.Never needs to be painted – color throughout

8.Painting maintenance required over time

9.Color changes without needing dividing strips

9.Color effects must have dividing strips embedded in stucco

10.Lime base wash in all colors for easy touch up – stays waterproof and breathable

10. Touch up done by painting – becomes a maintenance problem

11.Also available in fiber mesh for more strength over problem substrates to prevent cracks – over 100 colors available in fiber mesh as well

11. No extra strength products available