My contractor poured a concrete landing on the front porch right up against the stucco.
Stucco poured concrete walls.
This is in my basement.
So hi i m micah garrett with buildblock building systems and today we re going to be talking about how stucco is applied to an icf wall systems.
You re going to cover the poured concrete and the concrete block with a thin layer of cement stucco.
If you apply stucco to a wooden surface you must first install a metal netting to hold the stucco but it can be applied directly onto a concrete surface.
I feel like there should be some flashing.
Therefore if the fra will dissolve the cement matrix in the concrete it will also destroy the matrix in the stucco.
Stucco is a durable finishing surface that can beautify any exterior surface.
These screws are designed to grip the concrete while supporting the weight of the picture.
Work from the top and make your way down.
The guy who will be doing my stucco said he will use only two coats brown coat and finish coat.
I have read that when applying stucco over lath you have to use three coats scratch brown then finish.
After the bonding agent has been allowed to dry the stucco can be applied directly to the wall.
Apply the stucco mixture to the wall using a hawk and trowel or by spraying it on covering the entire wall.
The best way to hang pictures on stucco and poured concrete walls is with a concrete screw.
Try to maintain a 1 16 to 1 8 depth when spreading the stucco on the wall.
To apply stucco to your existing brick block or concrete wall first brush a concrete bonding agent onto the wall then allow it to dry completely.
In this video we explain how to apply stucco to an icf wall that has been poured.
Some of the basics of stucco is typically this is an eiffs style stucco application.
Visit the middle east and ancient cities in europe and you ll see stucco that s thousands of years old.
Stucco and concrete are mixtures that use cement as a major component and work well together so you can apply stucco over concrete.
The longer the screw the more weight it will support.
For this reason all formed concrete products must be washed prior to application of stucco.
What are the downsides to having the concrete contact the stucco.
Stucco needs to be applied to a sturdy stable surface in order to ensure that it doesn t crack or crumble.
The best tool to drill the hole in the stucco is is a drill equipped with a masonry drill bit.
Or other buffer between the two.
In their essence stucco and concrete are virtually the same material with different sized aggregates and a few admixtures.
This is an approach usually used with stucco.
This will cover the voids and reduce the chances of the material sagging.