On a Stud Wall, the Stucco Is Applied in Three

question 58

Essay

On a stud wall, the stucco is applied in three coats: scratch coat, brown coat and finish coat. Some stucco material manufacturers require a primer to be used before the application of the finish coat. What is the purpose of the primer (also called prime coat), how thick is it, and is the final color of stucco in the finish coat, in the primer, or in both?

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Definitions:

Poison Pill

A defensive strategy used by corporations to deter hostile takeovers by making the company less attractive to the potential acquirer.

Control

In a business context, the ability to direct the management and policies of a company, often through the ownership of a majority of shares.

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own one or more shares of stock in a corporation, thus having partial ownership and interest in the company.

Shares

Units of ownership interest in a corporation or financial asset, which provide for an equal distribution in any profits, if any are declared, in the form of dividends.