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Traditional stucco has a reputation for cracking.
But that's nothing compared to the moisture problems with synthetic siding revealed on the NBC story. Synthetic stucco costs about 2-3 times as much as traditional stucco. To avoid cracking, newer stucco and synthetic stucco products are manufactured to allow some give and take. For the energy-conscious homeowner, the major advantage of synthetic stucco is it's high insulation values. Synthetic stucco is installed with a layer of foam-plastic insulation.