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Builder's Guide to Stucco, Lath and Plaster covers every aspect of design, construction and repair, including:
- Plaster base (lath) and flashing.
- Mixing and application basics.
- Plaster finishes and how to achieve them.
- Decorative plaster work: implants, molds, etc.
- Structural, thermal, water-resistant and acoustic properties of cement plaster.
- Scaffolding and safety.
- Cost estimating.
- Typical causes of plaster failure, and remedies.
- Repair and maintenance of stucco.
Stucco is a durable, low-maintenance exterior surface widely used on homes throughout the world. This practical manual covers every aspect of stucco design, construction and repair.
Builder's Guide to Stucco, Lath and Plaster presents techniques for attaching stucco to wood frames, steel frames, sheathed material, or masonry. Includes step-by-step instructions on how to install flashing, corner beads, casing beads, control joints, weather-resistant barriers, exterior insulation systems, and one-coat stucco systems.
Builder's Guide to Stucco, Lath and Plaster shows the recommended method for mixing and applying stucco, both manually and by machine, and illustrates techniques for producing different textures and for creating decorative plaster work such as implants and molds. Explains how to estimate labor and material costs for stucco, as well as equipment rental fees. Also includes practical instructions for stucco maintenance and repair.
Builder's Guide to Stucco, Lath and Plaster includes a CD-ROM with the complete text in Adobe PDF format, for jobsite reference and quick word search. (Please note that there is no print feature on the CD-ROM.)
Contents
Stucco Basics. Base/Substrate Preparation and Flashing. Plaster Mixes. Applying Plaster. Plaster Finishes. Decorative Stucco. Properties of Plaster. Cost Estimating. Stucco Maintenance and Repair. Glossary. Associations and Major Manufacturers. References/Bibliography. History of Stucco. Cement Manufacture. Governing Codes and Specifications. Scaffolding and Safety. Stucco and Related Details. Index.
About the Authors
Max Schwartz. Since serving in the US Army Corps of Engineers, Max Schwartz has worked as a consulting civil engineer and mechanical engineer. Licensed in several states, he's worked jobs from small residential developments to major industrial facilities - from the California suburbs to the Central American rainforest. A recognized authority with extensive experience, Mr Schwartz has lectured and taught civil engineering at UCLS Extension, and has written several books on concrete construction, including Builder's Guide to Swimming Pool Construction.
Walter F Pruter. A recognized expert in the industry, Contributing Editor Walter F Pruter currently serves as president of the International Institute for Lath and Plaster (a national effort to provide accurate information on lath and plaster construction), as well as a Senior Consultant to the Western Wall and Ceiling Contractors, Technical Services and Information Bureau, and is a co-director of the Lath, Plaster and Drywall Information Bureau. Mr Pruter authored the Plaster and Drywall Systems Manual, has edited a number of coursebooks on plaster and stucco, and has contributed noteworthy articles to several magazines and journals.
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