How and why to install continuous stucco soffit vents
Hi guys and gals, in this video I explain how we cut through the stucco in order to install proper venting to the undersides of these ceilings, as to allow any water intrusion to dry out. When the drains above this deck fill with pine needles the water rises and seeps in through the flashing. They must keep an eye out for this during the beginning of winter, as there are many trees next to this deck. And yes they can also trim the trees back, but during the wind with rain quite a bit will still blow onto the deck. If the trees were not so close the venting would not have been necessary.
How and why to install continuous stucco soffit vents.
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How and why to install continuous stucco soffit vents
Kirk what is the best way to stucco a overhang. it has stucco on there now so i do i get it to stick easy
Evening Mike when we mix for soffits we generally add two parts sand instead of 3 parts sand to the cement plaster so that it will be richer, thus, adhere much better. Cheers, kirk giordano Rendering
Hey guys, love the videos! do you have a video on how to install eave vents in stucco? I'd like to know how to get intake ventilation for eaves on the wall
Howdy Luke, we do however this is not a title, so even I don't know where they are. cheers,Kirk and Jason’s sand and cement rendering videos
I found one where you installed circular louvered vents during the new construction phase. I'm talking about retrofitting rectangular eave vents. They are typically about 3"x14", but come in various sizes. We're talking about the same thing right? I will look through the archives. Thanks for the response and helpful videos guys!
Evening Luke, sorry, I just searched and can't find them, however they have been included in video's. cheers,Kirk and Jason’s sand and cement rendering videos
Ok I will look. Thank you!
Kirk i have a cantilevered stucco wall that has stucco on the vertical side and the gypsum board on the soffit side. Wood trim was then used finish were a vent should have been. Do you recommend a drip or vent on this edge? I am pretty sure the trim was installed incorrectly.
Good evening dude, depends on your location, stucco is for exteriors, gypsum should not be installed outside as it should never get wet. Often perhaps three days a year the storms blow so hard that it is pushed upwards thus if water hits gypsum it will mold.Some states have these storms many times so once again if your in an area that has real storms, it's best to go with metal vent and real exterior stucco. Peace love and happiness to all Bringing Plastering tips to the world on YouTube Video
@Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. Thanks for the reply. The location is Houston, Texas. One contractor has recommended Hardie plank to cover that soffit. Any recommended drip edges to be install if Hardie plank is used?
I hear ya man…..many days ive had that exact same defeated look on my face…..bust your ass all day but look at the work you did and say that's all you did…..some are lot tougher than others
Evening Kirk, we all have these days, especially with adding soffit vents where the stucco is already completed or installing weep screeds to an already stuccoed home. Bringing peace, love, and harmony back to the world of plastering. The complete plastering encyclopedia on video, by the plastering messengers of Youtube. Over 800 videos