eifs vs traditional stucco | Contractor Talk - Professional ...
2008年3月21日 · Natural sand stucco is by far the preferred material for discerning builders and tradesmen. To compare traditional stucco to plastic stucco is like comparing natural limestone to 'lick & stick' stone simulation cladding. One is real, the other isn't and you use the cheap stuff when you can't afford the real.
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2014年12月29日 · Manufactured stone comes in many styles and colors but some people do not like it as well. 2) If you are using EIFS or Hardcoat Stucco. EIFS is a light weight and cost effective alternative to hard coat stucco and has the added benefit of insulation. Hard coat stucco is the other option, it is heavier and more expensive but some people prefer it.
Parging vs. Acrylic Stucco | Contractor Talk - Professional ...
2012年4月16日 · Parging vs. Acrylic Stucco Jump to Latest 30K views 19 replies 7 participants last post by fjn Apr 18, 2012
1 coat vs. 3 coat stucco finishing - Contractor Talk
2007年2月2日 · The use of synthetic stucco over styrofoam with or without "chicken wire" is just a chicken's way of getting around using the term EIFS. Many areas will not allow EIFS over woof frame construction. The historic problems ranged from adhesion to cracks, water penetration and finally mold because of the inability to breathe.
new skim coat over old stucco | Contractor Talk - Professional ...
2006年6月22日 · With this you would need approximately 3/4'' of hard stucco reapplied before your finish coat. On occasion, you can also use a product called CRETE-WELD. You would roll it on the surface of the wall before putting your skim coat on. If putting a skim coat on you should use a EIFS, synthetic stucco basecoat product (sometimes called primus).
Is dryvit dead???? - Contractor Talk
2010年4月3日 · I have put EIFS over wood on many jobs. It is doing the little things that make a huge difference. And by the way you have to do them or it won't work. Here are a few of the main things that are over looked on a typical residential EIFS job: Stucco Wrap; kick-out flashing (purchased from EIFS Supplier) bevel all window ledges; Stay a min of 2 ...
EIFS Stucco and Waterproofing Questions? - Contractor Talk
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Cleaning EIFS | Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and ...
2007年4月6日 · We have cleaned EIFS and Synthetic Stucco substrates, and our work has impressed a number of large of commercial/industrial contractors, some of them with over 50 years experience. Like I said try to stay away from brushing (you are dealing with a sensative surface that you are not wanting to aggrevate), if you are using Cleansol BC and/or any ...
Quikcrete mortar mix for stucco base coat | Contractor Talk ...
2011年10月18日 · For stucco, Type S or N is really a meaningless standard. How much compressive strength do you think you need? Is like Superman pressing against the wall? For stucco, you want flexural strength and minimal plastic shrinkage, so …
Stucco over painted block - Contractor Talk
2012年6月3日 · EIFS is a good product , it has some limitations of course As for going over block: A good cleaning with TSP, brush, and water A bonding agent (whatever system you choose should have a recomendation) Fiberglass EIFS mesh and brown coat Eifs Finish of choice Dry-vit is what I would check out, complete thickness will be apx 1/4 to 3/8 inch if ...