@@xosamhain789 howdy my friend, this system is far from new, bot has advantages in both insulation, anti cracking, and is easier for us to apply. Excellent for high heat areas. 😉
I'm a retired window cleaner from SoCal, I remember in the 80s when they came out with that styrofoam trim I learned the hard way when my ladder put a big dent in a second floor window trim😮.Not a fan, wood trim can't cost that much more. Not criticizing you guys, love your videos✌️
@@rareroots I hear you brother, they are for looks not super strong like the walls, the walls get 3/8 of strong stucco to protect them, molds only a a quarter inch. Even with the fiberglass mesh with a cementitious base coat and color finish one can still put a hole through them with a hammer. 🕵🏼♀️
Pardon the misspelling Mr Giordano. Thank you to the entire family. I appreciate your generosity and insights, but also your example. Thanks for being you and what you do. Blessings brother.🌊🌲🇺🇸☝️
@@StuccoPlastering a reference to a film,titledThe Big Lebowski, and compliment to your leadership,sir; your crews workmanship like manner and skillset(s) notably how saturated with knowledge,and thoroughly you convey such knowledge,consistently through the content of this channel. Keep spreading! Wishing you and yours a peaceful, productive and profitable 2025. Admirationably yourtubepupil , SDF
@@ernestogonzalez17 We charged at the time what I felt was fair. I prefer to work then sit home any day, so earning some dough is better than doing nothing.😉
Its amazing how up in northern Central CA....how much more foam board stucco you see. Down in Socal we have very little of that in comparison. Mostly Lathe Scratch brown and traditional stucco.
@@Mikefngarage The Sto and Dry-Vit stucco systems as well as the polystyrene or styrofoam stucco systems have some serious benefit’s, the the public is not aware of. We’re trying to educate folks of the difference’s one video at a time. 😉
Hi Kirk I’m trying to put some stucco on my house more light patches since pieces fell apart, I’m trying to use la habrá 200 but not sure of ratio. Weather in San Diego is pretty chill as well not sure if it affects. Thanks
@@sixoneninesixsixfour8729 howdy, 200 means a grey base coat as opposed to 100 which is a white base coat. You need the sand grit size in order to match your finish on the money. 30/30 is super fine like talcum powder for smooth finishes, next is 20/30 which is like 100 grit sand paper, lastly 16/20 is the heavy sand, Rapid set stucco sold at HD also has the heavy sand, can’t figure out what you need best to hire someone who does. Cheers 😉
Hey Kirk.. huge fan, love your videos. I’m up here in Chicago land and it just so happens that I’m getting ready to start a project using the same system. Maybe you can help answer my question. The plans show the finished edge of my stucco to go several inches below the foundation line, how can I achieve this without the stucco cracking?
Perhaps I should be more specific.. when I say several inches below the mudsill I mean we’re talking 6 inches to a foot in some places.. so I’m going to propose to the architect installing control joints. Any other suggestions or improvisations?
@ out in my area, California, we have rules that say the stucco has to be at least 3 to 6 inches off the ground. When it a matter of cosmetics verses code requirements, I usually will do what the architect, engineer or GC wants after I tell them the facts, in forty years I’ve had no real problems with compromising sometimes, especially for cosmetic reasons. Cheers.
@@jwardcomo excellent question no as they were only used and the headers and studs framing the windows, holding the decretive window molds which were a total of Cole to 4 inches, the foam board now that’s another story, only 2 inch nails or staples as there’s an inch of board plus the cladding, thus 2 inches were the longest used.🕵🏼♀️
Kirk, I’m in Alaska and must have five inches of insulation on the exterior of my house. I have found screws to fasten all the lath to the building, expensive.
I suspect that the foam helps prevent the cracks because your nails or screws have about 1" where they're cantilevered through the foam. That gives your connection some flexibility so it can't transmit the loads required to crack the stucco.
@@matthew4878 kinda, Sorta, our nails and or screws still only go into the stud 7/8 of an inch. The main reason for less cracking is the suns rays on a traditional stucco wall heats the stucco which heats the cladding and studs causing them to expand, this can’t be seen with the human eye, thus the wood swells and pushes against the stucco, voila, hairline cracking. The sun can’t penetrate the styrofoam as easily. Less cracking. It’s the opposite of spalling. Cheers 🕵🏼♀️
Hi! I'd like to put stucco on my house. Someone already came to give me an estimate taking the measurements. He included the spaces where the windows are. He also measured the walls WxH, taking the highest part as reference to get the total in square ft. My question is, is that correct? Is he supposed to charge for the spaces that the windows take? I'd really appreciate it if you could give me advice. Thank you!
@@rociosaenzportillo4404 I have always just looked at a house to come up with a cost. Windows adds to the workload, I’d prefer a home with no windows or doors it would be so much eaters to plaster. But would make for a drag getting in and out. 😉
@@scottfranklin4541 The point was the boards kill the noise level of the planes as these homes are built next to the airport thus the insulation board has a real reason. There’s a reason for the madness. The plane proved my point.
That was cool, that system made sense. I could watch an hour & half vid, I'm a nerd for building science, I always learn a lot from your vids!
@@oldworldchris4187 Cool beans, the Sto system do have some serious benefit’s like sound reduction and less cracking.
lovin the content and the stories about your adventures in the past , keep up the great work Kirk
@@quixstation145 Thank you my friend, will do.
Kirk my friend your never boring, thank you!!!
@@stkbkr1 Thank you.🕵🏼♀️
Always look forward to your videos. I don't think they're ever too long. Keep them coming.
@@paularthur6456 Will do brother. Thank you
From AZ here, we use this system all the time . Very soothing to see you guys work on a job like this other than 3 coat
@@xosamhain789 howdy my friend, this system is far from new, bot has advantages in both insulation, anti cracking, and is easier for us to apply. Excellent for high heat areas. 😉
I'm a retired window cleaner from SoCal, I remember in the 80s when they came out with that styrofoam trim I learned the hard way when my ladder put a big dent in a second floor window trim😮.Not a fan, wood trim can't cost that much more. Not criticizing you guys, love your videos✌️
@@rareroots I hear you brother, they are for looks not super strong like the walls, the walls get 3/8 of strong stucco to protect them, molds only a a quarter inch. Even with the fiberglass mesh with a cementitious base coat and color finish one can still put a hole through them with a hammer. 🕵🏼♀️
Glad you still doing videos
@@MrP-zt5rn Thank you, we still enjoy educating. Cheers🕵🏼♀️
Pardon the misspelling Mr Giordano. Thank you to the entire family. I appreciate your generosity and insights, but also your example. Thanks for being you and what you do. Blessings brother.🌊🌲🇺🇸☝️
@@jonathansherman988 Howdy Jonathan, you’re welcome and thank you for the kind words. 😉
14:07 I would definitely watch two hours of this👍🏼.
@@caring-assoul_ Thank you, we just uploaded a second one yesterday to this one.
I listen to Kurt compilations prior to parging projects, as the dude listens to bowling matches on his Walkman before league games,donnie!
@ Lol, I never owned a Walkman nor bowled in my life, seams like a silly thing to do. But to all that do more power to you.
@@StuccoPlastering a reference to a film,titledThe Big Lebowski, and compliment to your leadership,sir; your crews workmanship like manner and skillset(s) notably how saturated with knowledge,and thoroughly you convey such knowledge,consistently through the content of this channel. Keep spreading! Wishing you and yours a peaceful, productive and profitable 2025. Admirationably yourtubepupil , SDF
@ thank you, that comment makes you my newest and bestest pal. Cheers
Can’t believe I’m watching a live Girradno video. Love you guys. Super appreciate your content!🌊🌲🇺🇸☝️
@@jonathansherman988 evening Jonathan, man, I like you’re style, thank you.
Kirk's the best 😊
@@robertf.601 Lol, we’re a close second.😉
Great information in this video Kirk hopefully you guys charged a fortune for the amount of work you’ll be doing on this project 🙏
@@ernestogonzalez17 We charged at the time what I felt was fair. I prefer to work then sit home any day, so earning some dough is better than doing nothing.😉
Yup you’re 100% right Kirk .
@ Thank you and cheers.
@@StuccoPlasteringcheers brother
@ Thank you,
Happy Thanksgiving daddie o! May u all be blessed
Same to you! My friend.😉
Thanks for the content sir 🙏🏼 happy Thanksgiving to you and your family keep up the great work.
@@The__Painter Howdy Painter Dude, thank you. Happy holidays to you and yours. 😉
EXCELLENT 👍
@@drumtwo4seven Thank you my friend, this is a well used system for many reasons.
Its amazing how up in northern Central CA....how much more foam board stucco you see. Down in Socal we have very little of that in comparison. Mostly Lathe Scratch brown and traditional stucco.
@@Mikefngarage The Sto and Dry-Vit stucco systems as well as the polystyrene or styrofoam stucco systems have some serious benefit’s, the the public is not aware of. We’re trying to educate folks of the difference’s one video at a time. 😉
How important are taping the joints? Poured wall, rolled on tar, rigid divot drainage sheeting, 2" foam, then metal lath
@@andrewbeck6312 most sites say to do it, it’s fast and inexpensive. Your house, your rules.
Hi Kirk I’m trying to put some stucco on my house more light patches since pieces fell apart, I’m trying to use la habrá 200 but not sure of ratio. Weather in San Diego is pretty chill as well not sure if it affects. Thanks
@@sixoneninesixsixfour8729 howdy, 200 means a grey base coat as opposed to 100 which is a white base coat. You need the sand grit size in order to match your finish on the money. 30/30 is super fine like talcum powder for smooth finishes, next is 20/30 which is like 100 grit sand paper, lastly 16/20 is the heavy sand, Rapid set stucco sold at HD also has the heavy sand, can’t figure out what you need best to hire someone who does. Cheers 😉
@@StuccoPlasteringthanks I sure did hire some guys and doing the whole house thank god and yourself as well happy holidays
@ Happy holidays my friend.
Please, will there be a video of the plastering?😊
@@JiříKupec Sure, that’s the easy part. 🧗♂️
Hey Kirk.. huge fan, love your videos. I’m up here in Chicago land and it just so happens that I’m getting ready to start a project using the same system. Maybe you can help answer my question. The plans show the finished edge of my stucco to go several inches below the foundation line, how can I achieve this without the stucco cracking?
@@thevitodawg type in “weep or drip screeds” these metal screeds are placed an inch below the mudsill.
Perhaps I should be more specific.. when I say several inches below the mudsill I mean we’re talking 6 inches to a foot in some places.. so I’m going to propose to the architect installing control joints. Any other suggestions or improvisations?
@ out in my area, California, we have rules that say the stucco has to be at least 3 to 6 inches off the ground. When it a matter of cosmetics verses code requirements, I usually will do what the architect, engineer or GC wants after I tell them the facts, in forty years I’ve had no real problems with compromising sometimes, especially for cosmetic reasons. Cheers.
What a 🐐 goat! Go Kirk.
@@feeblewrk5788 Thank you, my friend.
Using 6" screws, do you worry about hitting internal wiring and plumbing?
@@jwardcomo excellent question no as they were only used and the headers and studs framing the windows, holding the decretive window molds which were a total of Cole to 4 inches, the foam board now that’s another story, only 2 inch nails or staples as there’s an inch of board plus the cladding, thus 2 inches were the longest used.🕵🏼♀️
Kirk, I’m in Alaska and must have five inches of insulation on the exterior of my house. I have found screws to fasten all the lath to the building, expensive.
@@andybrooke1961 That is no joke, the screws and washers for my last styrofoam job coat me over a thousand bucks. 👨🎨
I’d watch a 2 hour video 😊
@@MediumRareSteve lol, we have put a couple out that were an hour each. There so long I bore myself. 👨🎨
I suspect that the foam helps prevent the cracks because your nails or screws have about 1" where they're cantilevered through the foam. That gives your connection some flexibility so it can't transmit the loads required to crack the stucco.
@@matthew4878 kinda, Sorta, our nails and or screws still only go into the stud 7/8 of an inch. The main reason for less cracking is the suns rays on a traditional stucco wall heats the stucco which heats the cladding and studs causing them to expand, this can’t be seen with the human eye, thus the wood swells and pushes against the stucco, voila, hairline cracking. The sun can’t penetrate the styrofoam as easily. Less cracking. It’s the opposite of spalling. Cheers 🕵🏼♀️
Hi! I'd like to put stucco on my house. Someone already came to give me an estimate taking the measurements. He included the spaces where the windows are. He also measured the walls WxH, taking the highest part as reference to get the total in square ft. My question is, is that correct? Is he supposed to charge for the spaces that the windows take? I'd really appreciate it if you could give me advice. Thank you!
@@rociosaenzportillo4404 I have always just looked at a house to come up with a cost. Windows adds to the workload, I’d prefer a home with no windows or doors it would be so much eaters to plaster. But would make for a drag getting in and out. 😉
Cementitious 🤌
@@Thee-AmateurAn94 cortectomundo.
When you gonna do a live video Kirk?
Kirk live from the cantina 🫡
@@Thee-AmateurAn94 I don’t know how to do it live, but will try next week as my son jason might know.
13:13 …points at sky, Yep, its a flying machine, folks . Lemme know when you’re back on site again!
@@scottfranklin4541 The point was the boards kill the noise level of the planes as these homes are built next to the airport thus the insulation board has a real reason. There’s a reason for the madness. The plane proved my point.
🎉
@@alecjaustin 🤙
Foam board have low thermal expansion.
hence no thermal stress that leads to cracks
@@sunso1991 exzackory.
The sto system was called powerwall.sto powerwall
@@brianadams1318 Okay, perhaps I google why, cheers
Stucco time
@@Couture.m The easy part, and only 3/8 inch thick. 🕵🏼♀️
Hopefully by the next video you'll reduce your drinking to days only ending in a "Y".
@@napalmholocaust9093 Napalm, things that make you go hmmm. 🍻