Stucco lathing failures.

Stucco lathing failures.
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Hello all, we’re showing some stucco mistakes in lathing, do’s, and don’ts.
This way, you can properly waterproof your stucco walls.

Lath is simply the first step in the stucco process.
First, you attach two layers of Grade D paper or two layers of 60-minute paper to protect the plywood substrate from rainwater damage.

Galvanized-steel-Stucco-Netting 17 or 18-gauge galvanized woven wire netting was used to reinforce paper for exterior Portland cement stucco walls.
You can use furring nails or more modern equipment, as we have been doing for forty years, ‘Staples,’ using an air-powered staple lath gun.
Remember, 7/8 of the leg has to be embedded into the stud, which usually means with plywood sheathing, your best bet is to buy inch-and-a-quarter crown staples with a width or crown of one inch to keep up with current inspections or codes.
Don’t over-staple the lath. Only ever 6 inches on studs.

Howdy all, in this video, I’m poking fun at my pal for doing his own lath and over-stapling with a few other common mistakes. At least he tried.

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[charlesmcelfresh]

Kirk...you're a good man sharing the lessons learn and the skills developed. You help many of us that aren't afraid to work and can't really afford to hire someone like you. I watch every video you put out and have learned so much. I take the skills I've developed and work only for myself. I will never use what I have learned from you to ever compete against you. Thank you for every lesson.

[dannygutierrez]

I’m a Plaster Tender Aprentice for local 1414 in California . I appreciate the tip. Good to know these things . Keep them coming Kirk!

[dvernik_]

I adore his love of hard work even at this age. His manner of speech is like in old American westerns

[automaster]

Thanks to Kirk and his videos I did stucco repair that was great and I was able to sell my house for a huge amount over the market. Thank you again.

[vinmartinez]

Kirk I'm 54 and still hit the stucco trade hard. My uncle the man who showed me the trade. Enjoyed the work till he retired at 70. He had the best people skills when talking to customers or vendors. Lots of respect to you Kirk

[jorge]

The John Wayne of plaster.. the Duke of Plaster..

[mjohnsimmons]

Thank you so much !!! I had to move a door and the prep work, lath and scratch coat are done. Made all the lines crooked as you showed to preclude cracking. Stucco contractor came out and did not call back, good on US !!!

[patrickjohnson]

I'v been in the trade sense 76 dad 46
As framers I Love bending over the staples as shown. 👍 General contractor now but always a framer.

[garathjax]

Running joke on my jobs now is the kirk says.
Kirk says you do this.
Kirk says when your doing this you do that.
Problem does kirk say .
Great vid as per usual kirk

[nokoolaid]

Hey Kirk. I was out your way this past weekend. My oldest daughter got married and she lives in San Mateo. Next time I am out I'll drop off some Stella.

[ellenal.]

Thanks for the video, and you have a beautiful family!

[stevenprice]

So different watching this method. I’m based in the UK and we use a lot of sand and cement renders, but now a lot of one coat monocouche renders like k-rend are being used. Would love to come and try your style of plastering. Thumbs up from the UK 👍🏼

[abelinolopez]

You're best out there. Thanks so much may God bless you

[williamschuman]

Always good stuff from Kirk and the crew.

[bryanlloyd]

Always the best information on YouTube!!👍👍

[ralphbell]

It's funny how the auto-subtitle writes laugh every time you say lath. "I've laughed a lot of houses..." Keep up the good work; thanks for doing these vids.

[tarmimalhaya]

Nice job, my friend. you are creative . We support you to learn from you. Thank you very much . Walid from Libya.

[mikewilson]

Kirk, cheers from Central Florida.
It still blows my mind how different lathing is in our area compared to yours. We used expanded metal lath instead of "chicken wire". We do use the weep screeds and other accessories. How's Looouuu ?
Keep up the good work my friend.
Jason is a excellent camera guy.
Plaster on !!!

[elwrencho]

Thanks Kirk for answering my great video

[ralphhyland]

A master at his trade. Pay attention, people like this are vanishing breed.