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 😅
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!
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
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...
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'.
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...
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 .
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.
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
"If you can, try to roll the bituthene up under the metal part underneath the box..." "Once again, my Bituthene is rolling up on the edge of the box" So are you are folding the Bituthene to stick partially on the edge of the box and transitioning it to stick to the black paper backing material. How much did you stick onto the metal box? Half an inch? Quarter inch? What are you caulking after you have the Bituthene in place? The edge of the half / quarter inch of Bituthene where it sticks to the metal box? or the right angle where the Bituthene transitions from the edge of the box onto the black backing paper?
@@dvk578 yes I’m trying not to stick more than an inch to the underside of the metal box because I don’t want it sticking out past the plaster repair. Also trying to span over framing members to the sides and down over black paper below. Caulk any holes that are suspects that may allow water to infiltrate the system. Hope it all went well
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
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.
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.
Awesome video. We want to do the exact same thing for our new electrical box. If you lived here in Silicon Valley, otherwise known as Sunnyvale Ca., I would have you do the work. The quality of your work is excellent. What did you charge for this job, if you don't mine me asking. l know location makes a big difference. Im looking for a ball park number. I live a 1/4 mile from the Apple headquarters, "space ship" building. Thanks, Tom
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I was happy to find this! Thank you for making it and being so clear on the steps of "How to".
Great Job. You broke down the basics and explained the process in an easy to understand format.
Thank you urielvera
This passed building inspection at my house. Great video.
That’s really good news. Thanks for sharing John
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
Thank you. This is exactly what I need to do this weekend. You showed me confidence
Great Job 👌learned something today …got go lay down now😂👍
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.
Beautiful. Thank you.
Glad it helped. Good luck with your repair.
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!
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
Thank you for a great and very informative video.
Nice work Mate
Well done! Very helpful
Thank you, you really simplified the process
The best video online, thank you sir!
Excellent u inspired me
To repair my own stucco after my electrical panel upgrade
Fantastic video!
Thanks for checking out my videos!
Good job!
nice job sr
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
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!
Nice work keep uploading those videos
I appreciate your comments Fix
Good job 👍
Thank you wizzle
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.
Great job!
Awesome work 😀
Clean work!
Fantastic work..inspirational!
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...
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 .
Wow!
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
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.
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?
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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
"If you can, try to roll the bituthene up under the metal part underneath the box..." "Once again, my Bituthene is rolling up on the edge of the box" So are you are folding the Bituthene to stick partially on the edge of the box and transitioning it to stick to the black paper backing material. How much did you stick onto the metal box? Half an inch? Quarter inch? What are you caulking after you have the Bituthene in place? The edge of the half / quarter inch of Bituthene where it sticks to the metal box? or the right angle where the Bituthene transitions from the edge of the box onto the black backing paper?
@@dvk578 yes I’m trying not to stick more than an inch to the underside of the metal box because I don’t want it sticking out past the plaster repair. Also trying to span over framing members to the sides and down over black paper below. Caulk any holes that are suspects that may allow water to infiltrate the system. Hope it all went well
What is the average price for that type of job?
Joe, this is 595.00. It is the highest price for an electrical panel repair. Small units are 395.00
Can you give a list of materials/tools needed?
RUclips.com
Then type in
Solid stucco patch at plumbing repair wall
@@AbersonPlastering thanks
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. 👍🏼
why do you have ear protection for cutting the paper?
They’re keeping my ears warm :)
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
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.
How much did you charge for a repair like this??
495.00
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
Awesome video. We want to do the exact same thing for our new electrical box. If you lived here in Silicon Valley, otherwise known as Sunnyvale Ca., I would have you do the work.
The quality of your work is excellent. What did you charge for this job, if you don't mine me asking. l know location makes a big difference. Im looking for a ball park number. I live a 1/4 mile from the Apple headquarters, "space ship" building.
Thanks, Tom
Thanks Tom. This stucco repair was 550. Love your location.