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Cement-based three coat stucco systems have been providing a long-lasting, attractive cladding for buildings for over 100 years. These three coat stucco systems have stood the test of time because of their numerous advantages. |
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THREE COAT STUCCO ADVANTAGES
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Economical |
Low installation and life-cycle costs with a system that will last decades with little maintenance |
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Durable and impact resistant |
Can withstand years of weather and physical abuse |
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Cement-based
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Fungus, rot, and insect resistant |
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Fire-resistant |
Non-combustible and available in 1-hour fire resistant rated assemblies |
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Offers a variety of finishes
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Stucco, acrylic, stucco, paint, and stone are all finish options |
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Omega Support |
Comes with a warranty and the best technical support in the industry |
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Three coat stucco is recognized in by IBC/IRC building codes remains one of the most popular exterior cladding choices for both residential, multi-family, and commercial projects. As its name suggests, three coat stucco is applied in three layers: 3/8-inch thick scratch coat, 3/8-inch brown coat, and 1/8-inch finish coat. The approximately 7/8-inch three coat system is applied over an approved weather resistive barrier and metal lath by hand using a trowel or it may be machine applied.
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Omega Products continues the three coat stucco tradition using the latest technology and manufacturing techniques to produce modern, enhanced three coat plaster products. In addition to a high level of quality, the systems are backed by Omega Products industry leading technical support and come with warranty plans of up to five years. We manufacture two Portland cement-based scratch and brown products for three coat stucco: Super Cement or Diamond Wall Concentrate.
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SUPER CEMENT
Super Cement is a Type I-II low alkali Portland cement-based stucco that has an additional mixture of proprietary ingredients that increase the workability and early strength of the product. Super Cement is an excellent alternative to plastic cement stucco and meets or exceeds job site requirements for Type I-II Portland cement, including ASTM C926. Super Cement is available either as fibered or non-fibered.
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DIAMOND WALL THREE COAT
Diamond Wall Three Coat is a factory prepared blend of Type I-II Portland cement, chopped fibers, and proprietary ingredients field mixed with sand, water, and an optional admix. Originally developed for one coat stucco, DWC meets or exceeds three coat stucco requirements and produces a superior wall that can have a finish coat applied in as little as 24-hours after then brown coat.
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Omega Products also manufactures an array of cement and acrylic-based finish options for three coat stucco including ColorTek exterior grade stucco, OmegaFlex 100% acrylic finishes, and AkroFlex 100% acrylic finishes.
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