How To Apply Stucco To Wood Siding

Step 1 add felt.

How to apply stucco to wood siding.

Step 2 use netting. Step 3 add a scratch coat. Step 4 cure. Attach a metal lath as a base.

Apply a thin coat of stucco to the wire mesh with a flat finishing trowel. It is important to work on only one wall at a time when applying stucco over wood. Stucco does not do well when it is applied on extremely hot days or when it is very windy and will dry out too quickly. Apply two layers of grade d building paper or asphalt felt to the plywood siding.

You can t apply stucco directly on to the wood. Apply approximately a quarter to half of the stucco to the wall. Apply a scratch coat to. Follow with the three dimensional drainage mat and two more layers of paper or felt.

Vinyl siding is manufactured to your specifications of color slat size and thickness and can be quickly installed once the exterior walls of your home are prepared. Follow the instructions on your pre mixed stucco package to. Apply the stucco to the wall with a trowel to a thickness of 1 8 inch. Mix the dry stucco material with water according to the manufacturer s directions.

Use 2 by 4 inch strips made from treated wood because stucco being a masonry product can absorb moisture and transfer it to the furring strips. Mix your stucco in a wheelbarrow or barrel. Use enough pressure to push the material through the mesh and lock it into place. Use only the amount needed for each layer to prevent the excess material from hardening.

Stucco application over wood. Step 5 add a final coat. Use long strokes knife swaths and other techniques to give the stucco the desire texture. The wood needs to be properly covered so it can support and take the weight.

Stucco is usually more expensive to install than vinyl siding because of the labor involved in making sure the product is properly mixed placed and painted. Mix finish coat stucco with water to the same consistency as the base coat adding stucco colorant as needed to give the material the desired hue. Pre drill holes in the furring strips about 8 inches apart. While holding the strip in place on the stucco wall insert concrete screws through the holes and into the stucco using a hammer drill.

Flatten the final texture with a trowel. Let the stucco harden slightly and then use a rake to cut horizontal lines into the stucco about 1 8 inch deep.