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Posted by DanG on October 11, 2009, 8:43 am
Cathy, I would not expect any paint type product to cover the
stones. Contact a local plaster/EIFS contractor for his input.
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> saltspring cathy had written this in response to
> http://www.thestuccocompany.com/maintenance/Re-exterior-stucco-399329-.htm
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> DanG wrote:
>> I would not expect much if any insulation value from your new
>> surface. The adhesive and bonding characteristics of Dryvit
>> type
>> coatings are tremendous. I assume you want a different surface
>> which would require a base coat and a finish coat. An actual
>> stucco contractor may offer other or better choices. Adding a
>> foam insulation course under the EIFS will add cost and depth
>> to
>> the installation.
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> Thanks for your answer -- I live in the Pacific Northwest, VERY
> humid and
> I
> would stay away from any acrylic coating. Adding insulation is
> secondary
> to
> coating over the nasty rock chips to make it a smooth surface.
> I've read
> of
> cement-based stucco paint -- could it be put on thickly enough
> that it
> would
> cover the rocks (say 1/4 to 1/2 inch) and would it stick?
>
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> called with
> the
> embedded sharp bits of rock or quartz). I'm wondering if it's
> possible to
> plaster
> over it (perhaps with lightweight concrete made with
> vermiculite/perlite,
> to keep
> the weight down and a bit of insulation), to end up with a plain
> adobe-looking
> stucco finish. The stucco seems to be in excellent repair,
> though you can
> easily
> dislodge some of the rock chips. Any ideas if new stuff would
> stick OK
> simply with
> a clean surface? Thanks, Cathy
>