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Installing Tyvek StuccoWrap

December 14, 2012 By Stucco Plastering 80 Comments

Installing Tyvek StuccoWrap

Hello everyone, on this project my sons and I explain how to install tyvek stucco wrap prior to the two more layers of Jumbo Tex weather barrier.
If any of you folks have technical questions about Tyvek Products please call my buddy Mark Silvaira at 925 437-9933. Mark is (A Senior Certified Dupont Tyvek Specialist) and a nice guy.
“If only I had a fancy title like Mark”
Remember old Kirk is an applicator not an engineer, meaning I have used Tyveks products many times before, but technical questions can be answered accurately by Mark Silvaira at 925 437-9933

Please also see our web site at http://www.StuccoPlastering.com
Kirk Giordano Plastering Inc.
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Installing Tyvek StuccoWrap

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  1. Tim Hockney says

    December 16, 2012 at 6:41 am

    As always, great and informative! Looks like a big job. All that prep takes a lot of time and makes that house bullet proof! Hope to see it when being plastered and finished. Thankd

    Reply
  2. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    December 17, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    Hey Tim, we are planning on explaining certain things about this project as the home is different in many ways to our previous stuff. Bull nose corners and stucco parapets etc.
    Have a great day!
    Kirk Giordano plastering

    Reply
  3. Marc S says

    March 8, 2013 at 5:00 am

    All your videos are great Kirk!!!! Keep up the great work! Love that Tyvek System!

    Reply
  4. Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

    March 10, 2013 at 3:15 am

    Mr. Mar, Your spoiling us, thank you.
    Have a groovy day.
    Kirk Giordano Plastering

    Reply
  5. Paul Pena says

    June 25, 2014 at 3:09 am

    What is this guy on?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 25, 2014 at 4:58 am

      Evening Paul Pena, drugs! you mean you don't have them where you live or you can't find any?
       Best wishes 
       kirk giordano plastering

      Reply
  6. monizplastering.llc23@yahoo.com says

    February 13, 2015 at 1:30 am

    That a good job form Antonio Moniz monizplastering.llc23@yahoo.com

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 15, 2015 at 1:22 am

      Thanks monizplastering, from one plasterer to another.
      Cheers, and have a Fantastic New Year! Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips 

      Reply
    • bmlsb69 says

      March 22, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      +Kirk & Jason Giordano's plastering & stucco tips Yes good job, thanks for posting from Santa Barbara Plastering, SBPlaster@Yahoo.com

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 22, 2016 at 5:27 pm

      Morning fellow plasterer,
       cool name, "Santa Barbara plastering,"
      Let me guess, your located in Santa Barbara?
       cheers,
       Kirk giordano plastering

      Reply
  7. Stoney ascension says

    April 12, 2015 at 6:20 am

    Kirk you sure have the gift of the gab & you know your work. well done!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      April 15, 2015 at 10:14 pm

      @Stoney ascension Hi Stoney, thank you. Have a fantastic day!
      Kirk Giordano

      Reply
    • fm00078 says

      April 28, 2016 at 1:03 pm

      +KJG; tips
      In my day it would be, "NO WORK IS GETTING DONE WHEN YOU'RE LOOKING AT THE CAMERA." LOL!
      How times have changed.

      Reply
    • fm00078 says

      April 29, 2016 at 1:24 am

      @Kirk & Jason Giordano's plastering & stucco tips
      yaaaaa, times have changed. "Cows 'S' on the rocks." LOL
      ALSO…yaaaa 3.75 floors up plaster droppings. BOY DID THEY SPLAT!

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      April 29, 2016 at 2:28 pm

      Thats the facts, me, I rarely drop say more than a whole hawk full on a complete home as my trowel is much bigger than my hawk, I've had to let go many guys in the past as by the time they were done they would drop 2 to sometime 4 wheel barrels of mud.
       When this nonsense occurred I would tell those same guys at the end of the day to shovel up the mud and put in buckets to help them understand, politely, that they drop too much.
       Cheers,
       kirk giordano

      Reply
  8. MIA Micro-FLIGHT says

    June 14, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    kirk, what do you recommend for drip sill around an exterior wall that has a treated wood base at 90 degrees direct to concrete. I have some ideas, but would like to get your opinion, is there a specific metal drip guard for such? Love your videos very informative.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      July 29, 2016 at 9:08 pm

      Hi Mia dude, I use a weep screed to go below the mud sill in order to protect this wood plate,
      some jobs require a Z flash first if the concrete foundation protrudes too far past the shear wall cladding to protect this mud sill, then you counter the Z flash with a metal drip screed,
      Cheers,
      kirk giordano

      Reply
  9. OriginalCaptainHowdy says

    September 5, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    Hey Kirk, Dupont needs to listen to a guy like you telling them to put some type of dashed line every 18" on the wrap. Kind of like OSB sheathing has. They do not listen to use mear homeowners suggestions.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      September 5, 2016 at 6:38 pm

      Morning Original Captain Howdy dude, thank you, however,
      Dupont is a billion dollar company that has it's reasons, I'm sure.
      Cheers and happy Labor day,
      Kirk giordano Rendering

      Reply
  10. Tools & More DIY says

    March 6, 2017 at 3:55 am

    K, I just admire your work and knowledge, have a pretty stupid question, would appreciate your reply… I just don't get it, what is the real difference between stucco, the grey one and Portland Cement and sand mix? If you would a little about applications for each (basic & short), sorry for bothering… I'm stuck to your vids… best!
    Jay Vallarino

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    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 6, 2017 at 4:55 am

      Howdy Jay Dude, no worries as it's a question I'm asked often, it really is confusing, it's the terminology.
      Cement plaster is a term or word most folks used for cement plaster and stucco, with stucco you add sand with cement you add rocks.
      The Grey Portland cement is simply the binder that keeps either the sand, (stucco) and or rocks, (Cement) together.
      Both stucco and cement are grey in color when dry.
      The terminology is often confusing,
      Another example is most folks call stucco, plaster, mud, muck render, mortar or cement plaster all terms sort of mean the same thing however if you really wish to know, Stucco or cement plaster is used for exteriors only.
      Plaster is a term used for interior unless the word cement is used in front of the word plaster
      "Then to further complicate a simple matter of terminology in the UK, they call Stucco and cement plaster mainly Rendering, as in applying cement plaster.
      Other areas use different terms too but most cement plaster are naturally grey in color as the Main ingredient in cement plaster is Portland Cement, as I said before Portland cement is Grey.
      FYI, when I use either term I'm simply reaching out to others in different countries who wish some information while I'm still kicking, who knows tomorrow I might be worm food, I wish to share the knowledge, we all have quirky habits, explaining what I'm good at raises my self esteem a wee bit and every bit helps.
      Cheers and have a good and healthy new year,
      Kirk & Jason giordano’s free plastering tips

      Reply
  11. Anthony Boarman says

    May 6, 2017 at 10:02 pm

    Why not wrap the house with foam board? Wouldn't that alone provide a moisture barrier?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      May 7, 2017 at 6:48 pm

      Howdy Tony Dude when using the EFIS system a fella still has got to attach a moisture barrior, the moisture barrior is dictated by the system chosen.
      Live long and Plaster
      Kirk and Jason giordano's teaching videos

      Reply
  12. Anthony Boarman says

    May 8, 2017 at 12:58 am

    Doing a basement could you just use the foam board alone? I was under the impression you could.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      May 8, 2017 at 1:41 am

      Howdy Tony, your house your rules,
      Live long and plaster
      giordano’s stucco images and teaching videos

      Reply
  13. MrCowboy1492 says

    May 11, 2017 at 6:10 pm

    you the best man!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      May 11, 2017 at 7:30 pm

      Howdy Cowboy Dude, no worries, happy to be of help,
      Live long and plaster
      Giordano’s plastering images and teaching video’s

      Reply
  14. michele lanni says

    May 17, 2017 at 2:05 am

    ooo i love that kind of straightflash it actualy makes ur job easier with 3 peel paper

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      May 18, 2017 at 2:52 am

      Howdy exzackory, thank you
      Best wishes with your projects, live long and Plaster
      Kirk giordano on teaching plastering

      Reply
  15. John Nsorbilla says

    June 13, 2017 at 6:54 pm

    good

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 13, 2017 at 8:40 pm

      Howdy do dude, thank you
      live long and plaster
      kirk giordano’s teaching plastering video’s

      Reply
  16. Mark Stanton says

    June 18, 2017 at 7:45 pm

    What is that stapler, and where can I get one?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 19, 2017 at 4:11 am

      Evening Mark, the link below will take you to amazon where I buy these staplers.
      Stinger Cap Staple Hammer, 3/8"
      http://amzn.to/2sNELrz
      best wishes,
      kirk giordano

      Reply
  17. Mark Stanton says

    June 18, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    Got it. Thanks Kirk.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 19, 2017 at 4:01 am

      Evening Mark Dude, no worries
      Live long and Plaster
      Kirk & Jason giordano’s plaster teaching videos with images

      Reply
  18. Steve c says

    June 19, 2017 at 4:15 am

    Why is it necessary to use so many nails/staples at specific distances when your just holding the stucco wrap in place till you go over the same wrap/paper with wire mesh and staples at required (by coded) spaces to hold the wire down? The staples used to hole the wire down will automatically hold the wrap in position and it seems like your putting more unnecessary holes in the wrap?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 19, 2017 at 4:19 am

      Howdy Steve, I do as the engineers specify, you on the other hand can do as you wish, I'm not judging anyone.
      Live long and plaster
      Kirk’s how to plastering video’s

      Reply
  19. Luis Mancera says

    June 22, 2017 at 2:26 am

    Hi Kirk. were I can buy the house wrap… I live in Fremont Ca.
    Thank you for all Videos you are the best.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 22, 2017 at 3:50 am

      Good Evening Luis, heres a link, http://amzn.to/2sSXjGr
      Very few material yards sell this stuff, Live long and plaster
      Kirk’s how to plastering video’s

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      May 31, 2018 at 2:42 am

      Howdy Luis, google the product's name near you
      Live long and Plaster
      Kirk Giordano’s plastering and stucco wisdom videos

      Reply
  20. albert Forlini general contracting says

    August 4, 2017 at 4:49 pm

    That stucco wrap must have 4 season durability out here in Pa. , NY., Conn.,Mass., MA., NJ.,RI., and the northeastern sea board. I see a lot of tar papers wrapped under new stucco construction here .

    Reply
    • John Middleton says

      August 25, 2017 at 7:04 am

      Cheapest siding

      Reply
  21. Blain Cooper says

    October 10, 2017 at 8:21 pm

    no PPE

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 11, 2017 at 4:13 pm

      Good morning Conehead, it is my choice,
      Live long and plaster
      Sharing the plastering knowledge

      Reply
    • Blain Cooper says

      October 11, 2017 at 5:14 pm

      Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Keep at it !

      Reply
    • joe nino says

      June 16, 2018 at 7:03 am

      Pussy protection equipment?

      Reply
  22. londontrada says

    February 28, 2018 at 12:16 am

    You're of Irish ancestry. Did you know that?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      February 28, 2018 at 6:49 am

      Howdy London Dude, indeed this is true, how else colud I be such a good plasterer.
      Live long and plaster
      Sharing plastering information, as the world can use more teachers.

      Reply
  23. RICHIE RUXPIN says

    March 28, 2018 at 8:41 am

    Better than amazon prime and Netflix. Been watching more and more of your great videos sir. Thanks to you and the whole clan for the knowledge and humor!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 29, 2018 at 2:38 am

      Howdy Richard Dude, no problemo
      Live long and plaster
      Kirk Giordano’s professional plastering advice

      Reply
  24. sardomnumspa says

    May 26, 2018 at 11:22 am

    I hope you see this!? I built a garage, not very big 14×22, and was going to do siding but my house is stucco, so I decided to do the garage the same but I already had Tyvek on it BUT it is not the STUCCO kind (didn’t know that existed) do I need to remove it and find the stucco kind?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      May 27, 2018 at 10:54 pm

      Howdy Dude, in our area two lawyers of 60 minute moister barriers are necessary, If you also have Tyveck of any kind that's just an extra layer and unnecessary precaution, you will be fine if you install your two layers over whats on the walls now.
      Live long and plaster
      Teaching do’s and don’t of plastering and stucco work

      Reply
    • sardomnumspa says

      May 29, 2018 at 9:19 pm

      Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. thank you so much and bless your family and business!

      Reply
  25. Kirk Dunn says

    June 11, 2018 at 2:45 am

    cut a board 18", use it as a guide for nailing…..i do this all the time when I have repetitious nailing….holding a tape is PITA

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      June 12, 2018 at 3:17 am

      Howdy Kirk dude, no doubt, there are many ways to skin a cat, or do get the job done.
      Live long and plaster
      Jason and I will teach you, “how to render a wall.”

      Reply
  26. Miss Rio says

    September 16, 2018 at 3:22 pm

    is this plastic cheap , ugly thing necessary ?? looks like the houses in the USA are a pain in the ass to build/repaiir versus cement blocks . if I don't hav this in the house what will happen ?? is that necessary by code???

    Reply
    • USA Rescue says

      October 14, 2018 at 2:42 pm

      It is necessary. You do not want water to penetrate into your wall. Stucco will always manage to leak water.

      Reply
  27. Jaime Hewitt says

    October 24, 2018 at 4:05 pm

    Are all the house's in the US built out of wood. Do you ever render over brick houses? Think I'd sooner quit plastering if i had to do that every single time. Ball ache

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      October 26, 2018 at 12:50 pm

      Greetings Jamie, no, we use wood framing here as it's still readily available.
      After all the worlds forest is gone, the powers that be will find a new resource.
      We have plastered over strawbale homes as well as block and brick too.
      Peace, love, and happiness being plastered
      Sound Plastering tips from your favorite stucco geeks

      Reply
  28. FAMILY URIAS says

    December 16, 2018 at 6:09 am

    Kirk is the drip flashing only supposed to be behind the house wrap or could it mount over the house wrap ?

    Reply
    • yukone sikotk says

      January 21, 2019 at 11:11 pm

      The drip can go over house wrap and then seal the drip top edge with straight wrap (one to two inches over), then building paper over that. Normally you put drip, then straight flash over top edge of drip to seal it. House wrap over both. Tape bottom edge about a quarter inch onto the drip, then building paper over. (bld. paper optional) hope that helps

      Reply
    • Patrick Reardon says

      February 19, 2019 at 1:04 pm

      yukone sikotk you’ll want a bond breaker with traditional stucco no? Don’t forget the paper after tyvek stucco wrap.

      Reply
  29. edstimator1 says

    May 13, 2019 at 1:17 pm

    Throw that tape in the trash and buy a real tool, not a toy.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      August 21, 2019 at 5:19 am

      Good Evening, thanks for the tip.
      Best wishes,
      Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips

      Reply
  30. Sal Navidi says

    July 23, 2019 at 5:39 am

    Hello Kirk , Thank you for all the posts. Do you have a video that deals with Styrofoam nailed to Cinder Block?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      August 21, 2019 at 5:19 am

      Good Evening Sal, many on how to attach styrofoam, but none that shows attaching the foam to cinder blocks.
      sorry,
      FYI, you would have to use just the poly bond as no nails will work.
      Best wishes,
      Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips

      Reply
  31. sharks gone wild says

    September 4, 2019 at 8:22 pm

    O'Dell also has a youtube channel if it's the same company I'm thinking of

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 11, 2019 at 6:50 am

      Evening wild sharks Dude, not sure. Sorry.
      Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering.
        The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of Youtube.

      Reply
  32. Peter Gambier says

    November 9, 2019 at 5:43 am

    Morning Captain Kirk. At the beginning you are using the green coloured staple device and you also have a recommended tools link, but when I looked I couldn't see it. So what is it and how much did it cost please?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 11, 2019 at 6:49 am

      Evening Peter, it's called the Stinger Cap Staple Hammer, 3/8" I am using can be purchased from the link below.
      http://amzn.to/2sNELrz
      Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering.
        The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of Youtube.

      Reply
  33. Misael Villeda says

    January 12, 2020 at 4:49 pm

    I want to work with you

    Reply
  34. vegito blue says

    January 22, 2020 at 4:59 pm

    Hi. Do you have to put 2 layers of the wrap?

    Thanks in advance. Love your videos

    Reply
  35. JonTheChron says

    May 26, 2020 at 2:18 am

    Odell as in Odell Complete Concrete?

    Reply
  36. butopiatoo says

    July 15, 2020 at 4:30 pm

    Very involved. Have you used a similar system on an ICF wall that is then stuccoed with a traditional 3 coat stucco? I don't want to use the fiberglass mesh embedded stucco that is often used on ICF.

    Reply
  37. Durtywax 129 says

    August 8, 2020 at 7:21 pm

    "That's a stinger DAD!" Got me to subscribe with all that scorpion talk.

    Reply
    • Durtywax 129 says

      August 9, 2020 at 4:20 am

      Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. You are amazing! Your videos are very informative and helpful. I like the family dynamic the most, and it’s real nice to see a father teaching their son a skill that they could use the rest of their life. Please keep the videos coming. I hope all is well with you and your family

      Reply
  38. Antonio Betancourt says

    August 28, 2020 at 7:06 pm

    Good what up good excellent jop boss

    Reply
  39. Gary Lewis says

    September 3, 2020 at 1:55 pm

    Thanks for ll the great videos. I'm not a plasterer or will ever attempt it, but enjoy watching these and enjoy that your family business dynamic works. I am building a custom home and trying to learn more about the things I don't know. One question I have – who typically installs the Tyvek? Is that the framing contractor.

    Reply
  40. jfarinacci0329 says

    October 28, 2020 at 1:03 am

    good video. thank you.

    Reply
  41. Ernesto Gonzalez says

    November 17, 2020 at 10:49 pm

    amazing work Kirk

    Reply

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