Installation

• Installing brickface stucco to a wall is easier than installing true stucco. Installing true stucco requires the installation of furring strips, metal lath and several coats of stucco. This is an arduous process that takes several days or weeks. With brickface stucco, it is possible to adhere the stucco to the walls in just one day by texturing the base coat and allowing it to dry.
  
  

Appearance

• Real stucco walls have a high variety in texture and color. This can create an uneven appearance that is hard to manage once the stucco dries. Brickface stucco has a uniform appearance and color, as it is made by machine rather than by hand. The overall appearance of manufactured stucco is cleaner, neater and more uniform. This is an advantage for individuals who want a more cohesive appearance to their stucco walls.
  
  

Flexibility

• Because brickface stucco is lightweight and thin, it can be installed in many places where it would be difficult to install real stucco, such as over drywall or onto a surface that cannot stand the inflexibility of true stucco, like a wall in a home with an uneven foundation that shifts during weather changes. Real stucco would crack and break, while brickface stucco can shift along with the changes in the house.
  
  

Weight

• Brickface is a much thinner piece of masonry than true brick or stucco. This makes it much lighter than a traditional brick or stucco wall. This is a great advantage not only during installation to protect the installers, but it also benefits the overall weight of a home. Adding extra weight to certain walls can cause problems for a building. The lightweight nature of brickface stucco enables it to be used nearly anywhere.