Preservation Brief 22, The Preservation and Repair of Historic Stucco

Author(s): Anne E. Grimmer

Year: 2004

Summary

This is number twenty-two of 42 preservation briefs prepared by the Technical Preservation Services of the National Park Service. This brief focuses on the preservation and repair of historic stucco.

Stucco is a material of deceptive simplicity: in most cases its repair should not be undertaken by a property owner unfamiliar with the art of plastering. Successful stucco repair requires the skill and experience of a professional plasterer. Therefore, this Brief has been prepared to provide background information on the nature and components of traditional stucco, as well as offer guidance on proper maintenance and repairs. The Brief will outline the requirements for stucco repair, and, when necessary, replacement. Although several stucco mixes representative of different periods are provided here for reference, this Brief does not include specifications for carrying out repair projects. Each project is unique, with its own set of problems that require individual solutions.

Cite this Record

Preservation Brief 22, The Preservation and Repair of Historic Stucco. Anne E. Grimmer. 2004 ( tDAR id: 436337) ; doi:10.48512/XCV8436337

Keywords

Culture
Historic

Investigation Types
Architectural Documentation • Heritage Management • Methodology, Theory, or Synthesis • Site Stabilization

General
Conservation

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): Cultural Resource Office, Joint Base San Antonio

Repository(s): Fort Sam Houston

Prepared By(s): Technical Preservation Services, Heritage Preservation Services Program, National Park Service

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Contact(s): Cultural Resource Office, Joint Base San Antonio