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How much does it cost to stucco?
On wood framing, three-coat plaster is typically installed over metal lath to a 7/8 in. nominal thickness. A typical plaster mixture weighs about 142 pounds per cubic foot, roughly the same as mortar, and this amount of material would cover about 13.7 sq ft at 7/8 in. thick. The metal lath may add a small additional amount of weight, so the end result is that three-coat stucco weighs about 10.4 lbs per sq ft (psf) installed. Copied from Portland Cement Association (www.cement.org) http://www.cement.org/STUCCO/faq_weight.asp
What is the process behind stucco repair?
To repair stucco, first you must have a mixture of wet stucco to be applied. Sometime you can find it premixed and other times you must mix it yourself. You next remove all of the loose stucce until all of the stucco on the wall is firmly stuck to its lath. Then, you replace the paper and the metal mesh. Next you would slather on the wet stucco and smooth out.
When installing stucco expanded metal lath horizontally which lap is over the other?
Work from the bottom up. That means your first "layer" of metal lath goes on the bottom, stretched upwards. Next row is above it, stretched downwards. Hope this makes sense =)
When was Melagne Lath born?
Melagne Lath was born in 1963.
When was Surendra Lath born?
Surendra Lath was born in 1949.
Does metal lath require furring?
No. The metal lath replaces the wood furring.
Can bolier be fitted to lath plaster wall?
Yes, fix it to the studs, NOT the lath
Where can you buy expanding metal lath?
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How much do the materials cost to stucco per square foot for sand and portland type stucco?
There are a wide variety of 'stucco' products on the market. The "Tried and True" method of installing the lath (metal screen to reinforce the coating); the 'brown coat'; and then the finish coat, create a great number of variables. If the application is done with the least expensive materials possible, a 1" thick stucco will cost between .50 and 1.50 dollars per square foot for materials; however, this method will have long term maintenance cost due to severe 'cracking' in virtually any climate. The labor cost of installing will be from $4 per square foot to $15 per square foot, dependent upon the quality of the provider/installer, and the materials selected. Synthetic stucco coatings run approximately $1.80 per square foot as of mid 2012 nationwide average... for the top coat only. Stucco is a very viable, durable and long lasting finish for both residential and commercial construction; however, as with all things ~you get what you pay for... but, don't assume that because the cost is "cheap" so will be the end product; nor does the quoted price being expensive reflect a quality end product. Do the research; educate yourself; then choose the materials, and more importantly, carefully select your contractor. From having installed thousands of square feet of stucco, I can assure that the capable DIY installer, if haven taken the time to familiarize with the products available; shopping around; and practicing on perhaps the interior of your garage... can install a quality stucco exterior, comprised of 1" space 'chicken wire' as lath; a quality portland and screened sand (use #4 sandblasting sand; consistent in size, and comes in 100 lb bags); mixed in a 2 parts sand to 1 part dry portand (white is preferable, thus giving ease of coverage with a quality topper); followed by a synthetic top coat which 'breaths', can be done for around 1.50 to 2.50 per square foot (not counting your time)... Use $2.50 per square foot as a base for materials, and you'll be able to determine the amount the contractor is considering as 'cost' ~the rest is labor. Hope this helps you... Stucco application is an "art" which looks much easier that it is... but it's worth the time to learn and the end product is beautiful, long lasting, and if properly done, far stronger than brick veneer, as it becomes an integral structural component of the wall; providing addition strength, and long lasting aesthetic appeal, with the versatility of color change, if the need arises, through the re-coat of the 'top-coat', available in a plethora of colors, custom mixed to the designer or owners desire. This is based on cost of materials available to the consumer, during the fall of 2012, in the Southwestern US ~and may vary widely dependent upon availability, local and UBC codes, homeowner association guidelines; as well as countless other variables. Good luck to all future stucco enthusiasts! It's an ancient finish that keeps on working ~that says a lot.
What are the release dates for The Lath of Life - 1916?
The Lath of Life - 1916 was released on: USA: 20 November 1916
What is lath martensite?
Low carbon content <0.6% results in lath structure as opposed to plate or needle structure for high carbon content >0.6%
How long should stucco last?
Properly installed, the lifetime of stucco is a very long time... BUT, the key being ~when properly installed, and over what substrate the stucco is applied.In wood frame construction, more often than not, an insulative product such as metal skinned foam board is applied over an OSB (oriented strand board), or exterior grade plywood sheathing. An expanded metal lath (which cost about 50 cents per square foot) is the industry standard; however, 1" net wire (poultry fencing) has been used for decades with quality results, and is economically more desirable ~the efficacy being subject to debate, but either way, the metal within provides the strength of the stucco wall, as concrete has very low inherent strength, is key to the products end quality ~it is only as strong as the re-enforcement within it, and the requirement of said reinforcement being properly attached to an approved substrate material cannot be overstated.With proper installation, and annual 'patch the cracks'(the nature of life with stucco), the lifetime of the stucco coating will easily exceed 50 years; and if applied to a solid wall (concrete block/poured concrete/tilt-wall/adobe brick) ~the lifetime will likely exceed the time the building is allowed to stand.
