Stucco Exterior Concrete Walls

This will cover the voids and reduce the chances of the material sagging.

Stucco exterior concrete walls.

Stucco can be applied directly to any masonry based wall such as brick concrete or cinder block. Stucco can be applied to wood sheathed walls in typical frame construction by adding a metal lath over the wood. The stucco should be the consistency of a. How to apply stucco to concrete step 1.

Traditional stucco is ideal for concrete wall systems the durability and versatility of traditional portland cement stucco provide a great finish for other concrete building systems including concrete panels insulating concrete forms icfs and autoclaved aerated concrete. Attach two layers of grade d waterproof building paper using galvanized nails or staples in a shingled fashion over the wall sheathing extending 16 inches around all corners. Vertical seams should be overlapped by 6 inches and horizontal seams should be overlapped by 4 inches. If your walls are wood you first need to ensure.

Work from the top and make your way down. Mix the stucco with water according to the packaging instructions. A stucco wall must be supported by some load bearing material such as wood or concrete. Apply the stucco mixture to the wall using a hawk and trowel or by spraying it on covering the entire wall.

It s usually finished in a rough texture. Apply the first coat. Try to maintain a 1 16 to 1 8 depth when spreading the stucco on the wall.