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FLEXROCK |
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STUCCO |
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50% of labor costs |
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High labor costs |
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High labor costs |
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Fewer installation steps |
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Lengthier installation process |
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Lengthier installation process |
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Direct application to:
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- Steel
- Masonry
- Exterior Gypsum |
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Vapor barrier required
Requires expended steel
Will not adhere to steel
Adheres to new block
Requires expanded steel |
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Vapor barrier required
Requires EPS for substrate
Will not adhere to steel
Special applications are rare
Requires EPS for substrate |
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Breathes: lets moisture out |
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Cracks seep water |
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Problematic details, leaks |
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Water resistance built-in |
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Requires vapor barrier |
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Requires vapor barrier |
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No Cracking |
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Cracks and crazing |
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Cracks and crazing |
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No painting required |
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Painting and maintenance required |
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Inconsistent color is common |
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Minimal heat absorption |
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Stucco absorbs and holds heat |
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Has EPS insulation as substrate |
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