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old lath and plaster sheathing, keyed plaster sheathing

November 9, 2015 By Stucco Plastering 25 Comments

old lath and plaster sheathing, keyed plaster sheathing,
exterior sheathing, Wattle and Daub

Hello Guys and gals who are interested in learning about old lath and plaster sheathing, used primarily in the early 1900’s, now by simply watching and paying a tiny bit of attention you can and will save cash, create a sense of euphoria and sleep well knowing, yeah mon, and no problemo, I did this repair myself.

Old Kirk says, material knowledge is 70% of being a well rounded plasterer, takes a bout 10 to 14 years to be well rounded with extended know how.
The other 30% is application, this take about 10 years on average. I have over 30, so I can do this stuff very effectively as it’s easy with time in.

I have seen perhaps 100 homes with this old lath and plaster, some of these magnificent homes still look as good as the day they were built as it was a really great system.
The majority of issues I have found were some folks let the outsides deteriorate, the stucco can and will last forever, however, the wood trim around windows and doors go first, (neglect) now water gets in expand the studs when wet and starts the acceleration of decline.
Sort of like our health.



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old lath and plaster sheathing, exterior sheathing
keyed plaster sheathing, Stucco Nerd
Wattle and Daub
Teaching the world how to plaster one video at a time
Thanks for watching and have great day!

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  1. OTC says

    November 9, 2015 at 10:12 pm

    Hi Kirk, always enjoy your videos and Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. I saw Louuuuuuuuuuuuuuu in the video…LOL

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 10, 2015 at 12:58 am

      Hi OTC dude, you gatta know by now I can't work unless Louuu is there to tell me wht to do.
      He was in the last video too, he walks by the door that was covered.
      Best wishes,
      Kirk Giordano

      Reply
  2. talon0863 says

    November 9, 2015 at 10:56 pm

    I never saw redwood lath on the outside. And now I know how to tie-into it as well.
    Thanks. Great video

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 10, 2015 at 12:51 am

      Howdy talon dude, I have seen perhaps 100 homes with this old lath and plaster, some of these magnificent homes still look as good as the day they were built as it was a really great system.
      The majority of issues I have found were some folks let the outsides deteriorate, the stucco can and will last forever, however, the wood trim around windows and doors go first, (neglect) now water gets in expand the studs when wet and starts the acceleration of decline.
      Sort of like our health.

      Best wishes, 
      Kirk Giordano

      Reply
    • jock364 says

      November 11, 2015 at 12:19 am

      +Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips
      "A pain in the arse"! Your wife certainly has educated you. I am confused as I see any possible penetration behind the old lathes coming down the wall behind the new paper and wonder where it finishes up. Also, where the foundation stepped down, would a vertical metal drip not be useful? I believe I have watched all your videos and, as a UK viewer, am fascinated by the differences in our building techniques.

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 11, 2015 at 5:15 am

      Evening Jock Dude from the UK, you must know she's from Manchester England.
      Where plaster are what you put on cuts.
       On this one we had such a great front to explain but the sound didn't work, so we had to try again on the side.
      The side shot was not as good for explaining  but o well.
      I did use a drip on the verticals about 2 inch past the mud sill.
       Perhaps tough to see, but at the end, It showed a bit better.
       Chers .
       Kirk Giordano Plastering

      Reply
  3. Ray Ram says

    November 12, 2015 at 6:17 am

    Hello Mr Giordanos
    When the caulking that is applied to the horizontal tie in how will the water get through
    and down the wall to the drip screed? Wont the caulking form a damming effect?
    I enjoy your videos very much. You are very skilled.
    Thank You

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 12, 2015 at 7:27 am

      Evening Rayram555, excellent question,
      On a newer thre coat traditional stucco system with a cementitious color finish all three coat are designed to allow moisture in and thus will hit the paper and moisture can drip through the screeds.
      The home in this video is over a hundred years old, built before color coat finishes were invented, with two plaster coats it was painted originally.
      The stucco we used is water resistant plus a waterproof primer and paint are to be used just in case.
      Most stucco system are water resistant if applied properly, however, I lath all my work with the thought in mind that if water can penetrate than do the best you can with what you have to work with.
      Best wishes,
      kirk giordano

      Reply
  4. spudth says

    November 14, 2015 at 3:56 am

    Thank you for your time. It sure takes a lot to post these. It has helped me on my crazy repairs of an old barn and old rotten cinder blocks. Its been 1 year and they look great. Lasting through the -15 temperatures last year surprised me. Thanks for what I got out of your videos!

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 14, 2015 at 5:55 pm

      Morning spudth, thank you and your welcome.
      Cheers!
      Kirk giordano

      Reply
  5. Peter Agostini jdcap26 tips an repairs and hobbies says

    November 15, 2015 at 7:21 am

    Had to fix lath on a porch ceiling (PIA) while back 90
    s, I forgot about that one cheers.TU

    NAME of the caulking ? SICKAFLEX

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 15, 2015 at 11:37 pm

      Howdy Peter, close enough brother, the exact spelling is sikaflex polyurethane caulking.
      Cheers!
      kirk giordano

      Reply
    • Peter Agostini jdcap26 tips an repairs and hobbies says

      November 16, 2015 at 4:15 am

      +Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips Thanks so they know what to look for . TU bro. cheers

      Reply
  6. Paintbrush 1962 says

    November 15, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    Hi Kirk thanks , these videos are helpful and give me more confidence.That caulk isnt silicone though is it?

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 15, 2015 at 11:34 pm

      Howdy Paintbrush dude, thank you,
      the caulking in this videos is called sikaflex polyurethane caulking, awesome power for waterproofing and adhering it's used primarily as a construction sealant. 
      The company sikaflex advertises this caulking in Walls and Ceiling magazine, this magazine is sent to the majority of General Contractors and plastering offices as their product are for industrial or contractors who demand strength and reliability.
      In fact this magazine is where I read about this product many years ago.

      Best wishes.
      Kirk giordano plastering

      Reply
    • Paintbrush 1962 says

      November 18, 2015 at 8:27 pm

      +Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips ..Thanks Kirk!

      Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 18, 2015 at 11:59 pm

      No worries, 
       Cheers!
       kirk giordano

      Reply
  7. Maxwell R. says

    November 17, 2015 at 1:41 am

    Great video Kirk Giordano, as always I enjoyed and learned a lot, thanks.

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      November 17, 2015 at 4:10 am

      Evening Maxwell Ruiz, thank you and keep learning and applying, soon you will show folks how to plaster,
      and I will be yesterday's old newspapers.
      Cheers!
      kirk giordano

      Reply
  8. Daniel Lopez says

    July 23, 2016 at 5:38 am

    hey kirk another great video. my friend wants me to help him plaster a patch all the way around his home. it is 2 feet of cement because his home is on a raised cement foundation. Do I take the weep screed all the way down and tack it to the cement? or do I just properly prep the cement and apply 3 coat plaster underneath the existing stucco and weep screed?

    Reply
  9. chillywilly3610 says

    April 17, 2017 at 1:58 am

    at 9:28 what ran behind you? haha

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      April 17, 2017 at 4:13 am

      Howdy Chill Willy, it looked like a circle of something, not sure, we were working with about 5 other trades on this job, I'm sure it was something that just wished it's freedom and decided to hide behind me. Cheers, live long and plaster Giordano’s plastering tips with images

      Reply
  10. Jessica Callahan says

    March 27, 2018 at 9:25 pm

    and should caulk the lathe staples, been forced to in a few townships by me

    Reply
    • Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. says

      March 27, 2018 at 10:32 pm

      Howdy John dude, as a rule staples do not need caulking to cover them,unless they have ripped the paper somehow, but, a peson can do this if it helps them sleep better.
      Live long and plaster
      Sharing plastering information

      Reply
  11. rzl dzl says

    October 3, 2019 at 12:51 am

    Kirk my dude u should get a battery powered caulk gun. It will change your life

    Reply

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