Installing wire lath & plaster for cultured stone veneer fieldstone

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Installing wire lath & plaster for cultured stone veneer fieldstone
Hello my name is Mike and I'm the owner operator at TC Excavating also known as Dirt Boss please leave a comment and tell me what you think!

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[nunyabiznes]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I’m a somewhat old woman, 63, and am going to do a natural 1” stone veneer in my basement on one wall in the area where I do metal smithing. I needed to see the right way to attach the lath with a nail gun to not get bubbles. I went to my local stone yard and did the prep the way they said to, with recommended materials. Wasn’t sure about the broom raking. I get it now. This was helpful! Thank you 😊

[JoseAguilar-dvnd]

You are 100% correct .on the wire...most people put it upside down.

[davebeck]

The Boss knows how to get it done, Anything!

[MrKamccarthyinc]

NIce Mike. The brick set chistel on the inside corner was awesome.

[Tierone]

You do need 1 layer of barrier over zip sheathing for veneer stone or stucco. For veneering and stucco, you need 2 layers of wrb. The zip sheathing counts as 1.

[dcarpenter]

Grinder is the way to like the corner with the will try tomorrow, been using a lathing hatchet for years

[stevecundiff]

I used to use roofing nails now I use a finish stapler with 1 1/2 inch staples it holds the wire better to the wall because you’re relying on the nail head to hook the wire

[Gary]

looking forward to next video !..thumbs up

[KevinGribbon-pvwh]

My two cents...an additional layer of a WRB, like felt or housewrap, should be used over the Zip sheathing. The stone manufacturers require 2 layers of a WRB under the lath when used on the exterior. The first layer does the primary function of protecting against moisture (in this case, the Zip system), the second layer is a sacrificial layer/slip sheet to keep the scratch coat from bonding to the main WRB. You definitely don't want the scratch coat to bond directly to the Zip sheathing...it'll act as a bridge for moisture.

[alexosborne]

Finally you get a days graft in !!! Nice to have jobs you can go back to when you need to. Wire bending and shaping hints do work well, I have used them myself on different jobs 👍

[darrenp]

well done Boss young guy is learning lots

[Michael-itkj]

I remember first time I ever tried doing stone. I didn't know about parge coat. I just slapped stone on wire mesh. Lucky I was only doing small area around gas fireplace. Live and learn

[maxpower]

I would have installed the lath exactly wrong. I bet a cordless 4 1/2 grinder would be life changing. I like how you cut for windows

[keckBaker]

Should always have two layers of barrier. Zip system counts as one. Also, new rain screen systems are the future of these veneers. Also one other thing is might want to use a true galvanized nail for the lath. Installed in dry climates not that a big deal though.

[petemiller]

Thanks Boss! You're the Man. Cheers from Canada.

[Ireland-bcgx]

Get a hawk and practice with it and a bucket scoop will cut that scratch coat time in half, broom old school plasterers trick 👍

[robertarcher]

Thanks man for the video! You're having to much fun.👍

[dangerdan]

I personally would have used Dorken Delta Dry & Lathe. The cost is more, but better peace of mind.
Although ZIP is more keeps moisture out better than Tyvek, you'll have a lot of penetrations for water to seep into the sheathing.
The Delta Dry & Lathe allows an air-barrier between the veneer and your sheathing allowing moisture to drain and dry out more efficiently
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[Muff]

Zip system or not, you still need a second layer wrb. You still need a weep screed installed at the bottom with your wrb over lap (rain screen would be best).
Your cups should be facing up not down. It's also not self furred wire lath (which bumps it off the the wall for the proper scratch thickness. I could go on, but when you said "this is the fastest way to do it" I knew you knew just enough to think you know. This is all wrong my friend.

[tomroe]

Nice to see you doing something different. Great job