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.
Kirk Giordano Plastering Inc.
http://www.StuccoPlastering.com
old lath and plaster sheathing, exterior sheathing
keyed plaster sheathing, Stucco Nerd
Wattle and Daub
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Thanks for watching and have great day!
old lath and plaster sheathing, exterior, keyed plaster sheathing, Stucco Nerd, exterior sheathing,Wattle and Daub
Hi Kirk, always enjoy your videos and Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. I saw Louuuuuuuuuuuuuuu in the video…LOL
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
I never saw redwood lath on the outside. And now I know how to tie-into it as well.
Thanks. Great video
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
+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.
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
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
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
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!
Morning spudth, thank you and your welcome.
Cheers!
Kirk giordano
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
Howdy Peter, close enough brother, the exact spelling is sikaflex polyurethane caulking.
Cheers!
kirk giordano
+Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips Thanks so they know what to look for . TU bro. cheers
Hi Kirk thanks , these videos are helpful and give me more confidence.That caulk isnt silicone though is it?
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
+Kirk & Jason Giordanos DIY plastering and stucco tips ..Thanks Kirk!
No worries,
Cheers!
kirk giordano
Great video Kirk Giordano, as always I enjoyed and learned a lot, thanks.
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
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?
at 9:28 what ran behind you? haha
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
and should caulk the lathe staples, been forced to in a few townships by me
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
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Kirk my dude u should get a battery powered caulk gun. It will change your life