With Our Experience, We Guarantee Your Satisfaction.
WCFL Offers a Multitude of Stucco and Stone Services
rom exterior stucco work for new home construction to commercial projects, WCFL has the expertise to complete any construction project – delivered with customer satisfaction.
Our company counts with offices in Tampa, Spring Hill and Plant City, Florida giving our clients the proximity to cover any areas where they are building and servicing them with the expedite service they deserve. We are a full-service stucco contractor offering commercial builders and new construction, as well as architectural stucco enhancements to brick and stone homes.
With thousands of completed projects, WCFL has worked with multiple builders and contractors in serving the Tampa Bay area.
Products & Services!
Conventional Stucco
Tabby / Shell Stucco
Synthetic Stucco
Natural & Cultured Stone Veneer
Detail Foam Bands
Columns & Brackets
Custom Stone
Door and Window Bands
Architectural Custom Designs
Window Shutters
Entrance Walls
Custom Shutters
Commercial Projects
You name it and we will do it
Give us a call or email us at any time and one of our expert representatives will more than happy look at your problem and soon we will be able to fix it.
Have a new project? An addition to your home? We can provide an accurate estimate for the scope of stucco installation.
Stucco is your home’s armor and needs to keep its integrity and we will bring your peace of mind after we repair your home.
What is EIFS – Synthetic Stucco?
Synthetic Stucco Explained
EIFS is an acronym for “Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems.” The product is also called synthetic stucco, and it refers to a multi-layered exterior finish that’s been used in European construction since shortly after World War II.
Contractors found stucco to be a good repair choice for buildings damaged during the war. The majority of repairs to European buildings were to structures constructed of stone, concrete, brick, or other similar, durable materials.
Some homeowners might think their home is made from traditional stucco when, in fact, the exterior siding is actually EIFS.
EIFS in North America
The EIFS Industry Members Association states that EIFS first came to the U.S. in 1969.
Many North American builders began using EIFS in the 1980s, first in commercial buildings then applying it as an exterior finish to residences, mostly wood frame houses. They used the same techniques that had been successful in Europe.
EIFS Has Six Layers
Unlike earlier applications, there are six layers to modern EIFS:
- An optional water-resistive barrier is generally fluid that’s applied to cover the substrate.
- Adhesive attaches insulation board to the supporting structure. Mechanical fasteners can be used in some cases.
- A foam insulation board is secured to the exterior wall surface substrate, most often with adhesive.
- A base coat, either an acrylic or polymer-based cement material, is applied to the top of the insulation then reinforced with glass fiber reinforcement mesh.
- The reinforcement mesh is embedded in the base coat material.
Regular Stucco
Stucco Textures, A Visual Aid
There are a few different stucco textures that can be achieved and having a look at all of them can give you a general idea of what to expect and maybe even help you decide on which one you want to use on your house.
These are just a few examples of what is out there, some of the more popular ones anyways and each one has its own unique characteristics and style. Some textures work better to achieve an overall look and feel like a smooth texture for a Mediterranean look or a sand finish for a more modern look.
These are just a few examples of what is out there, some of the more popular ones anyways and each one has its own unique characteristics and style. Some textures work better to achieve an overall look and feel like a smooth texture for a Mediterranean look or a sand finish for a more modern look.
Sand Finish & Knockdown Finish:
This is a basic and simple kind of texture that is popular in commercial applications. It can be fine, medium or coarse in appearance and varies depending on the manufacturer. It is troweled down and finished using a float and quick strokes.
- Is a very versatile finish and can be done using traditional or synthetic stucco
- Can be applied in one coat and is one of the easiest to apply
- Is usually troweled on, but can be sprayed on and then troweled down tight
- A “green float” gives the finish its texture
- Found in fine, medium and coarse finishes
- Relatively easy to patch if color matches up and edges are feathered in nicely
Fine Sand Finish
Medium Sand Finish
Coarse Sand Finish
Knockdown Finish
Smooth Textures & Finishes:
These are one of the most difficult textures to achieve, but is growing in popularity. It is the easiest to clean and is very customizable due to the fact that different colors can be added to get a “mottled look”.
- Is usually a synthetic/acrylic stucco finish, but can be achieved using a fine cement based finish
- Usually a fine is used to eliminate as many lines as possible, but a medium will also work when using acrylics
- Achieved using a “swimming pool trowel” or a “pool” trowel
- Colors can be added directly to the wall to achieve a “mottled” look
- Is very hard to patch and has a tendency to crack more than other finishes
A Very Smooth Finish
A Smooth Finish With More Visible Aggregate
GET A FREE ESTIMATE TODAY
We will review and get back to you as soon as possible.