This article was written by Dennis McCoy, the owner of RAM Builders, at the reqest of the folks at the Journal of Light Construction. The "JLC", is a nationally distributed magazine that defines light to moderate construction and remodeling. It was the feature article in the September 2003 issue.

The article covers stucco from its traditional roots in California to the particulars that relate to the Utah market. Architectural illustrations, such as sectional detail drawings are part of the article and contain examples of proper building practice.