Lath, Scratch, Brown and Finish stucco in one day electrical panel stucco repair
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- Опубликовано: 15 дек 2019
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Ask if you have any questions or suggestions on how to do this better. As many of you know I am a seasoned plasterer, lathing and plaster contractor since 1991. In the early days it was much different than it is today. Seems many things are different that they were yesteryear. Let me give you a few examples.
For one, a hod carrier is called a hod carrier because he's was the one who would carry an aluminum built v shaped bucket on his shoulders up a ladder to the brick layers or plasterers above. Today the hod is a thing of the past. Fast forward a few years. Home Depot and the Homer bucket. wallah the new way to carry mud up a ladder. Yet the bucket is much harder to carry, go figure. I guess the production line on hods fell to new lows over the years. Now new hoodies don't really even know what a hod is. Nor will you see brown stucco when we do the brown coat.
A second example is the use of furring nails. Long long ago our wire was made flat, much like chicken wire. Until the invention of self furred wire and pneumatic nail guns and 7/8" staples, lathers had to use what's called furred nails to space the wire away from the wall so mud could be squeezed behind wire lath. Today wire comes self furred and days of the furring nail are all but gone.
A third example of change over the years is what I believe holds true too many plasterers but not all is the interest of the beauty of conventional stucco. Now granted acrylic stucco will expand and contract with the system and inhibit extensive cracking. Acrylic is also a beautiful finish. When acrylic dries after its initial application it can be a beautiful wall. In fact it is so pretty that you would almost think it was painted. Acrylic stucco comes in any color of the spectrum and can be matched to specifications within 90% of its sample color. this is something that is hard to achieve with conventional stucco. What is the drawback and I bet you are saying to yourself what is Ken trying to say here. Well here it is guys. This is what I think about acrylics. All that I have written above plus this. However there is an even keel when it comes to cost. Because regular (conventional stucco cracks and some people are adamant that stucco isn't supposed to crack. Well these people are just misinformed. You see, stucco is supposed to crack. Its just not supposed to burn, it insulates well and the termites won't eat it. It goes the same for acrylics yes. But here is the thing. Regular conventional stucco is under rated. Once you truly understand art, and I will add that it doesn't take much to learn art, it's the yearning for art that will define who you are and tell you what you want to see. Acrylics are flat, no character, in fact it looks like it was painted on. Whereas regular stucco is natural. regular stucco comes from the earth and so do its colors. Not like acrylic who's colors are made in a factory in St Louis. They are both beautiful finish cladding for residential and commercial applications. The choice is yours. Which would you rather have on your dream home? Acrylic stucco? or Conventional stucco? 
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Great Job 👌learned something today …got go lay down now😂👍
This passed building inspection at my house. Great video.
That’s really good news. Thanks for sharing John
Great Job. You broke down the basics and explained the process in an easy to understand format.
Thank you urielvera
Fantastic work..inspirational!
Well done! Very helpful
Clean work!
Awesome work 😀
Good job!
Thank you, you really simplified the process
Thank you. This is exactly what I need to do this weekend. You showed me confidence
The best video online, thank you sir!
Nice work Mate
Great job!
Fantastic video!
Thanks for checking out my videos!
nice job sr
Nice work keep uploading those videos
I appreciate your comments Fix
Excellent u inspired me
To repair my own stucco after my electrical panel upgrade
Good job 👍
Thank you wizzle
Really appreciate you making this video, Ken. We passed final inspection today in San Jose following this video. Only difference was our local codes required building paper to have minimum 4" overlap on the top and bottom of panel, and 2" on the sides. Also, we applied our flashing in the low 40s so we had to redo it because it wasn't too sticky and I didn't clean everything well enough before putting it down the first time. It only took me 4 hours after going at it carefully 😅
Nathan I’m so glad everything worked out and that I was instrumental in the process. Happy powering
Good work! I'm a fellow stucco contractor from San Diego
Hello Vince. Take care out there, its crazy. Ken
I love San Diego. Ive been there only once, and that was 2010. Went on a road trip. Im over here in Vacaville. About 30 minutes South of Sacramento. Its beautiful here, but we dont have the nice Pacific ocean. Its more like a valley with lots of fine dining and shops galore. Keep on plastering. Ken
Nice work. I used the exact same stuff to repair the small portion of my house that had a rotted wood panel.. no water is getting to that
That’s great!
The Fortifiber is window flashing but with sticky backing which is nice, I have the non sticky window flashing. The caulking material he is using I can't figure out but i guess a general exterior caulk would do. Please review the materials used .
I enjoy very much loking your videos and i learn to much to..tanks for share your work!! Bleasings from Tijuana...👍
Thank you Alan for taking the time to watch my videos. Asta la vista.
Wow!
This is an excellent video. Next electrical panel video, could you maybe film do's and don'ts and how you want the electricians to leave you with? maybe a description of material and or tools, too. Thanks!
Thank you and Yes, its funny you should ask about the tools needed as I did take several pictures of the tools and material to use, but it was a bit of a mess the way I had them laid out so next time I will do a bit more organizing and be sure to show tools needed. And as you probably already know, there are many tools required for this exercise. til then!
Great video, I've been an Electrician for 25 years. Your video however reminds me why I only do commercial work. Underground, lighting, plugging and switching give me the headache of an asshole contractor or superintendent over trying to please a homeowner who wants the world for pennies an trying to pay you in beer for a great job. Nice all around tradesman-ship can tell you take pride in your work...
Laugh out loud, I’m not that stable to work for just beer, yet. Thanks for watching! K
I would love to watch a video in which the material used is actually shown. I go to these big box stores and they have a whole aisle full of materials that are named exactly the same thing...
I'm about to give it a go. I added some 2x4 segments for additional backing, and a dense wire mesh from Lowe's. Good tip about stitching it in with bailing wire, going to do that. Hopefully it will insure it won't cave in when I push in the mud. It was hard to push in the paper around the edges. I caulked left and right sides fully. Feeling pretty good about it. There is a copper grounding wire that will be going straight through the stucco, hopefully not an issue. I caulked around it.
If it’s your first time working with these materials, don’t expect it to go as smoothly as the video. I have more that 25 years experience with this stuff and it rarely got easier. Use small amounts of fast set or just use regular stucco base coat until you know how unforgiving the fast set can be. Sounds like you know what you’re doing though so good luck and thanks for watching. Ken
@@frustrating123 Thanks! I used exactly one 20 lb bucket of fast set stucco patch and it went pretty good, to neatly complete the first section on the bottom. I couldn't get the texture to match but no biggie. I gave it a random texture which was better than nothing. :) I used a sponge type float and the edges are all smooth. The next section above should go easier. I think 3.5 buckets total for this job. Finish this week - I'm taking my time :)
But yeah I don't recommend Fast Set for beginners. I was a little panicky at first, then when it started going in okay I calmed down, working my way up from the bottom. "Wiggling' the trowel a bit helped. By the time I was finishing, the stucco mix was definitely getting a little 'stiff'.
You got it bro. I like that you used additional wood for backing. Makes it much simpler to attach
Great! You did it.
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Hey Ken, your work is excellent. Just one question.
I’m an electrician if 30 years and I’m pretty sure an electrician did this cut out.
1. DONT USE A GRINDER
2. Leave some paper and wire to tie back to
3. Keep the edges jagged as
To not get a cold joint.
Great point Bruce! Thanks for checking in.
Great Video. How do you secure lathe around panel flanges?
Hi thank you you! Take a 4d 5d or 1 1/4” roofing nail and nail at an angle to catch the edge of wood or metal stud. If no stud, then use tie wire any which way you can bite onto the panel. Hope this helps
@@AbersonPlastering Excellent advice! Much appreciated
Do you ever use the stucco patch by rapid set? That’s my favorite product from them but it sets quickly
Yes thank you for your comment. I’ve switched over to Lowe’s fast set. But you can extend the drying time for any excelerator by cutting it with the premixed plastic cement. Try a 50-50 combination
Besides waiting 2 weeks to paint, does the homeowner need to do anything else like wet the stucco in the mornings and evenings?
That would be beneficial, yes
Thanks Ken. I have some work for you if you are interested. 200 amp upgrade in Vegas.
Thanks, but the air fare alone would cost more than the work itself. Not to mention hotel costs and meals
@@AbersonPlastering Just curious, how much would be a fair price for your labor and expertise, if you were available and willing?
@@peterponcedeleon3368 Hi Peter. Of course I dont post costs in a thread as costs rise. Email me for information kbaberson@yahoo.com
@@AbersonPlastering Done.
I just sent you an email. Best video I've watched on this repair. Hoping you do work in Citrus Heights?
What did you secure the paper with?
Hi Chris, any type of a hand tacker that uses small 1/4’’ to 3/8’’ staples work just fine. In a pinch you can just use regular galvanized roofing nails.
why do you have ear protection for cutting the paper?
They’re keeping my ears warm :)
Can you give a list of materials/tools needed?
RUclips.com
Then type in
Solid stucco patch at plumbing repair wall
@@AbersonPlastering thanks
How much did you charge for a repair like this??
495.00
can you show a video of chicken wire?
Hi Jordan. Go to my channel and I have a few videos of hanging the wire, but thank you and yes I will upload a new video in a few days. 👍🏼
Any chance you’d like to visit Kansas, all expenses paid do so some work? It’s hard to find people who take pride in their work and will therefore take all the necessary tedious steps to ensure the work lasts for years to come.
Hi Angela. Please reach out to me through my email at kbaberson@yahoo.com
No stucco finish?
No need
Ken Aberson what kind of cement did you use ?
Pre mixed stucco
Why was the panel cutout was so huge? Only need like 1 to 2 inches all around.
Andrei andre I have no idea why they cut it so big.
It's cut out so big so you can get the proper water proofing and tie the old lath with the new lath
That will be $600.00 thank you
Eric Stone or you can do it you’re self
@@feliciano1288people buy $5.00 cups of coffee all day. What's your point.
Lol 😂 $
Try it lol 😂 good luck! He’s the man And he knows what he’s doing.. it’s not as easy as you think, This guys a pro
@@feliciano1288 I'm a plasterer no problem. Bring me the mud son
Why would you ruin your life by removing that much stucco?
My life is not ruined rather it has gained me