As a precursor to this article I’ll say this: While it may seem like a good, money saving idea to install the EIFS yourself, it’s very technical work that even the skilled tradesmen run into problems with at times, so don’t do it yourself. Paying a professional contractor to install it will always prove to […]
All posts tagged fiberglass mesh
Supplies Required for EIFS / Stucco Installations
All of this equipment and supplies would be familiar to an Exterior Insulation Finish Systems contractor, however a home owner looking to do their own shed or garage might not realize they need many of the tools required. While we do not recommend EIFS as a DIY project, we would still like to be a […]
Posted by Admin on April 16, 2011
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2011/04/toronto-stucco-supplies/
Lack of Control Joint Between Dissimilar Substrates
Here is what appears to be a doorway to a veranda. The crack makes it appear as if there was no reinforcing mesh applied, in an area where there should be mesh diagonally along all corners. In actuality, if it is a transition between a house on the one side (right) and a veranda/porch on […]
Posted by Admin on November 23, 2008
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2008/11/lack-of-control-joint-between-dissimilar-substrates/
-
What is Stucco?
"Stucco" is typically what people in the Toronto area use when they're looking for EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finish Systems, or "synthetic stucco"). We use the two terms interchangeably.
-
Follow Us Socially
Blog
-
Stucco Trim
