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.
Concrete block stucco wall system.
So that s a synthetic stucco blend and it goes very easily right onto the surface of the actual block.
How to apply stucco to a block wall.
A concrete block is referred to as a concrete masonry unit or cmu in the construction industry.
As such they have a great affinity for each other.
For the right planning and preparation of portland cement plaster over frame concrete or block the first step is to follow the guidelines given in pca s portland cement stucco manual eb049.
3 coat stucco applied over waterproof building paper and metal lathe.
Stucco is made from the same materials as concrete and concrete masonry.
With a substrate of concrete or concrete masonry is it necessary to use lath.
Surface bonding cement is a fiberglass reinforced portland based mix that is used for the construction of dry stack block walls.
Work from the bottom of the wall up and apply at a thickness of about 3 8 inch over the entire area.
The result will be an attractive stucco finish having the toughness and durability of concrete.
This first coat is known as the scratch coat this coat helps the final coat bond properly to the wall.
Some of the basics of stucco is typically this is an eiffs style stucco application.
Quantity includes typical waste overage material for repair and local delivery.
Metal lath is regularly used over stud wall construction with or without sheathing materials.
The scratch coat should be between 1 4 and 1 2 inch thick.
Adds decorative look to block and concrete walls simple stack and stucco process the quikrete 50 lb.
For one coat stucco systems apply quikrete one coat fiberglass reinforced stucco in a single application at inch thick.
Use the flat finishing trowel to spread the stucco evenly across the surface.
Allow the scratch coat to harden slightly.
Apply the first coat of stucco to the concrete surface.
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Make your stucco and plaster precast concrete walls last longer with a finishing system that is highly durable crack resistant and requires far lower maintenance albeit performing excellent in all weathering environments.
Stucco installation labor basic basic labor to install stucco with favorable site conditions.
Biolime bond exterior biolime finish.