Stucco

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  Pier foundation failure, EIFS hides moisture problems, electrical code changes, termites versus foam

   

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  Three-coat vs. one-coat stucco, wiring device needs further testing

   

• Q&A: Patching Stucco With Mortar

  Q: We blocked over a couple of basement windows in a stuccoed stone foundation wall. What’s the best way to patch the stucco? Can a simple bagged mortar mix be used to cover the block, or do we need to use stucco?

   
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  Q&A: Rafter Framing With Unequal Wall Heights

  Q: How do you figure rafter lengths for a gable roof when one wall is 10 feet high, and the other is 8 feet high (illustration A)? The span of the building is 24 feet. We want the roof pitch to be the same on both sides.

   

• One-Coat Stucco (Subscriber content)

  Thin-coat stucco is gaining ground on traditional techniques. A New Mexico custom builder explains how these systems can cut costs and improve quality.

   

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  Laying subfloor correctly, receptacle wiring

   

• Q&A: Preventing Stucco Cracks

  Q: We often get conflicting information from subs about certain stucco details. Specifically, what’s the best way to avoid cracking? Must the scratch coat cure for 48 hours before applying the brown coat, or can the brown coat go on the same day? How long should the scratch coat cure before the...

   
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  Q&A: Flashing a Stucco Chimney

  Q: What is the best way to flash around a wood-frame-and-stucco chimney for asphalt shingle roofs?

   

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• Q&A: Painting Stucco

  Q: We are working on a cement-stuccoed house. The old paint is peeling in many places where water leaked from old gutters or was trapped by overgrown shrubbery. We have solved the moisture problems. What is the best way to prepare the stucco surface for new paint?

   
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  Q&A: Preventing Water Hammer

  Q: What causes hot water pipes to "bang" and how can this be prevented?

   

• Q&A: Sealing Concrete Deck Over Garage

  Q: Water is leaking through the expansion joint in an above-garage concrete patio. What is the best way to seal this joint?

   

• Stucco Patches (Subscriber content)

  A stucco specialist tells what it takes to make a repair that’s both durable and well-hidden.

   

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• Designing a Porch That Fits : (Subscriber content)

  A remodeler talks about designing and building a porch that does more than keep out the rain.

   

• EIFS Performance Review (Subscriber content)

  A hard look at soft-coat EIFS by two consulting engineers who have spent years studying the material.

   

• Details for Successful Stucco (Subscriber content)

  Details for longlasting, high-quality stucco work.

   

• Q&A: Best Primer & Paint for Stucco

  Q: What is the best primer and paint for an unpainted stucco exterior?

   

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