Stucco vents and installations, louvered stucco or plaster wall vents
Hello everyone in this video I am sharing information about Stucco vents and their proper installations.
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Stucco vents, louvered stucco vents, Plaster vents
Kirk Giordano Plastering Inc.
Stucco vents and installings, Lath and plaster tips, louvered stucco vents, Plaster wall vents
Now, I have to admit I don't do any type of home repairs, but this guy is like the guru of Home Repairs. Remember that somethings come with Experience in order to achieve a great analytic mind he seems rather humble. Sharing knowledge is its own reward.
Good morning Jason Mohammed, thank you,
I try not to be influenced by goofy idea's from contractors or homeowners that might compromise the longevity of our projects.
In the long run, I am responsible for any materials I choose or systems I install.
Best wishes,
Kirk & Jason Giordano’s DIY plastering network
Great advice, Kirk.
Now I'm going to try to figure out how to retro-fit a louvered-vent over an existing open-mesh vent without breaking into the stucco and without making it look funky. This is on the wall of my garage, and when the neighbor's gardener is using the leaf blower, a good share of the grass clippings come blowing through the vent.
Good morning GSMSfromFV, I think every video I do, after Jason posts I watch and think, man, I should have added this or that, it's the drag of being a perfectionist.
You can buy these louver top mount vents for what you now have and simply screw them on top of your current open mesh vents. (non louver vents)
water can and will still seep in behind the top flange but the majority will be prevented from the wind blowing the rain on top of the mud sill.
If your walls are painted just seal the top mount vent flange to the walls with polyurethane caulking and problem solved.
best wishes,
Kirk & Jason Giordano’s DIY plastering network
Kirk i am addicted to your videos
Hi Randy Rhoad splayer, thank you,
That comment means you have a stucco home with lots of work to be done on it, you're on the right channel.
Best wishes,
Kirk & Jason Giordano’s DIY plastering and stucco network
i am addicted to your videos
Evening MrSaint0007, or is bond?
thank you, that's a perfectly normal.
Best wishes and have a Fantastic New Year! Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips
yep, I dont care how old I get , I still learn something everyday, good info and vid, thanks Kirk
Evening Nate, glad you're learning stuff about the plastering trade.
I'm no spring chicken either, plus, If I do something I have to fix if it fails in the future,
It's happened before, that's how we learn, but hopefully my learning days are over.
Best wishes and have a Fantastic New Year!
Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips
yep, one of my sayings when I give folks advice on something in the construction industry,, : ""if I tell you it works or it is wrong, it is because I have screwed it up before and I can tell you for sure the right way"",, of course I dont think I actually use the word "screwed"
anyway, I do enjoy these plastering vids. I been in the construction industry long long time, worked my up from a common labor to managing ENR top 100 construction companies, . I have had bad and good stucco jobs one on a lot of large multifamily projects,, the bad ones,, well,, those subcontractors should have had some training from you. I know quality when I see it, and ya'll are quality.
Hey Nate, dude, you have a tough job, with a ton of responsibilities or babysitting, if anything goes wrong you're the first to get yelled at, then on down the line.
It's no joke management for construction is incredibly difficult at least sometimes, it's tough to get two people to agree on anything let alone 20 different subcontractors with 20 workers each.
Hope youre paid well for absorbing all the stress, that last parts a joke as we both know there's usually little praise on a job well managed, but lots of finger pointing to, when a tiny piece of the puzzle is wrong.
Cheers, and have a Fantastic New Year! I'm sure you earned it!
Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips
Can you make a video on how to secure corner aids onto brick or cinder block? Thank you in advance.
Good evening Max, yes, type in attaching corners to concret walls.
Best wishes,
Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to the experts
Hey romantic dude, Maxwell Ruiz, too late already made this, the link below shows how I do it to avoid a fat bloodied fingernail.
https://youtu.be/pvG3k71sU74
Best wishes,
Kirk giordano plastering
Great, now I can tell my contractor how to do his job with confidence. Thanks Kirk!
Evening c3p0,
Watch out for the clever answer of "well, the louvered don't allow enough air in" answer
I asked a fella once why he used no louvered vent on a house on a hill where the wind could easily blow water through the vent and decay the mud sill?
Without missing a beat he said "the louvered vents prevent the needed air where necessary."
i was stunned for about a full minute, as this was interesting and passing the buck.
Cheers,
Kirk and Jason giordano’s plastering
@Kirk Giordano plastering Inc.
I was mostly kidding, I wouldnt tell a experienced professional and tradeseman like yourself and my contractor how to do their job..But it is entirely true the things you say!
Kirk, you truly are an idol of mine. I truly admire your skillset and the fact you are willing to get out there and labor every day.
In high school a few just a few years ago, I was considering pursuing a plastering apprenticeship through the union, and maybe starting my own firm doing archeticual stucco or pool plastering. I eventually decided to go a different route, but your videos helped me form a conclusion in deciding what I want to do with my life, which is something I'm always evaluating and adjusting. So I really thank you first hand for choosing to make these great videos and share your great skill set.
Morning c3po, dude, I like your style,
I feel that as long as your doing something that gives you pleasure while providing a few bucks necessary to eat well, you are ahead of the game,
best wishes my friend,
Kirk giordano
Your videos have been immensely helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I'm replacing some metal exterior vents that are banged up and hoping to find a more substantial/decorative alternative to the typical steel louvered vent. Any recommendations on vendors or retailers? I'm striking out with a google search.
Good evening Douglas, sorry, but I would type in decrative stucco vents and go from there.
Best wishes,
Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to the experts
Thanks for making this video. Super helpful. I'll be doing this job tomorrow first thing! (The audio is really quiet)
Evening Woodstock Dude, bummer about the sound, I just explain stuff.
Peace, love with happiness to all.
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Kirk got a new one for you Im up here in the North Bay and were seeing these Fire Vents ( Vulcan is one manufacturer ) being Installed everywhere but the ones Ive seen are only 5/8 deep ??? last I checked Stucco is 7/8 thick One contractor told me also theirs only one way too install with lip facing In. Whats your experienced ???
For those of you that don't know North Bay is 50 miles north of San Francisco in 2017 The Tubbs Fire destroyed 5643 structures half where homes In one Night
Evening Daniel, exzackory and unfortunately.
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Introducing peace, love, and harmony back to the plastering world.
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Can bituthene flashing membrane be used instead of a good caulk, as long as proper shingle style layering is done with the paper, etc?