Cost
The cost of stucco is a function of both materials and labor however, labor is the most variable and costly. Both traditional cement based stucco and EIFS rely on highly specialized labor that isn’t readily available throughout the U.S. On the other hand, Carrara’s “Tape & Float Stucco” is based on the skill set of the drywall trade that’s more competitively priced with a labor force that’s available most everywhere.

Lesson learned Remember the nursery fable about the 3 little pigs? The lesson is simple: build on a sound foundation. We believe that Fiber Cement Panel is a better foundation than either chicken wire & concrete or foam. And the benefits of Carrara’s cement-free finish based on a drywall model are clear: