Ceiling Champs Stucco Removal Service

Stucco is a leading building material that is used today in the construction of houses and buildings. Comprises an aggregate, water, and binder, it is applied wet and hardened to a solid form. Houses and buildings made of stucco can last a hundred years if the stucco is properly implemented. If a crack is noticed, the stucco must be immediately removed or repaired to avoid further damage.

Most of the damages that occur to stucco are caused by water penetration, which can be through the roof of the building, the chimney or any other opening. Because of water penetration, the wood lath deteriorates, and the nails and wire mesh will rust which causes the stucco to loosen.

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Removing stucco can be very dusty; protective clothing, goggles, and a mask are always recommended. Stucco removal is best accomplished by reducing the stucco with a knife by a chainsaw masonry. The blade should be set at a little less than the full thickness of the membrane charge, usually 3/4 inch. This will safeguard the weather-resistive (WR) membrane below from damage. Masonry blades wear out quickly, and will need to adjust the depth of the blade periodically. Stucco cuts should be about 12 to 24 inches away from the ceiling frame.

Vertical cuts can be further from the window they need to reach the next frame element (pin). As soon as you have completed the cutting, a chisel in the cutting saw can be placed and used to crack or break the last remaining uncut thickness of plaster. The slurry can then be subtracted from the ceiling with minimal damage to the underlying membrane WR. For large surfaces, elimination, it is proposed that the stucco cut into squares can be easily handled.

Ceiling Champions Stucco Removal Service