Architects Magnus Custom tinted...it took several test panels to get the right color.

kenmueller5 I'm a stucco novice. This looks great! For tinting, is this an organic pigment, inorganic pigment, not acrylic I assume.

Architects Magnus The ceiling is African mahogany (Khaya spp.). - HM

Architects Magnus Hi devonnephi - We used a spar urethane. It is formulated for exterior wood surfaces exposed to water, sunlight and temperature changes. In San Diego we have perhaps the mildest climate in the 48 - the finish in the image is now 4 years old and is holding up very well. I expect a few more years before minor cosmetic work will be required.

Check with your local painting contractor for specific regional recommendations and to help you get a quality long-lasting finish. Best - HM

Architects Magnus Hello susanrobertson - Thanks for writing. The roof fascia is a custom fabricated, interlocking sheet metal panel over wood framing. We had quite a few details in order to get the message across to the builder.

Sorry I don't have a recommendation for a fabricator in your area. You may want to start with your architect to get the details right, then check with your builder to get a recommendation for a quality sheet metal fabricator.

The walls are finished in exterior cement plaster (stucco) that was "hard-trowelled" for a concrete look. It's a very effective and low-maintenance material.

Let me know if I can help you with anything else.

Best - Hector Magnus, AIA, architectsmagnus.com

Architects Magnus Hi Cheryl - Sorry it took so long to respond, I didn't get an email alert from your post.

The walls are covered in exterior cement plaster (stucco) with a hand-applied hard trowel smooth finish. Applying the plaster by hand creates a mottled look and our craftsman had a great eye for defining the lines we wanted.

If you are trying for this finish on your house, hire the best plasterer your budget can afford.

Best - Hector Magnus, AIA

lise3517 Can you share what colour and type of paint that you used for the steel column?

Architects Magnus We chose a dark bronze (to work with the door hardware) marine-grade paint. HM