By Mike Rosso In the previous installment of this column, the interior framing of the new house was getting finished along with the electrical wiring. While this was happening, the first stucco coat was applied to the exterior. I chose a stucco finish for the exterior for a number of reasons. For one, it fits well with the New Mexico territorial style I was after. It is also durable, attractive and weather-resistant. The process begins with the exterior walls of the home being sheathed in black paper, acting as a barrier between the interior and exterior. The entire area to ...