Stucco is one of the most popular exterior home finishes in Arizona. To help homeowners in the Grand Canyon state, we invited Doug Dedrick, owner of Stucco Renovations of Arizona, LLC, to talk ...

I’d also like it to be a deciduous tree. It’s a small space — about 25 feet between the house and a concrete wall. I want it to be upright in growth. What kind of tree should I plant?

Stucco is a cement-like product applied to the exterior of a home in multiple layers about one inch thick. Its texture varies from smooth to textured, depending on how it’s applied.

Bolt a couple of 2-by-4's to the wall using the same techniques you used for the hooks. Buy a prefab trellis at a home center and screw the trellis to the 2-by-4's with wood screws.

Durability. Stucco is resistant to fire, rot, mold, impact, and termite infestation. Depending on local climate conditions, the finish on stucco homes can last as long as 100 years. Sustainability.

Dear Pat: I am looking at houses to buy. I found one I like, but it has the synthetic stucco finish I heard is bad. What are the problems with this finish, and can it be removed and finished with r… ...