Covers every aspect of stucco design, construction and repair

-Plaster base (structure, water-resistant barrier and lath) and flashing
-Mixing and application basics
-Plaster finishes and textures, and how to achieve them Decorative plaster work: implants, molds, etc.
-Structural, thermal, water-resistant and acoustic properties of cement plaster
-Scaffolding and safety
-Cost estimating
-Typical causes of plaster failure, and remedies
-Repair and maintenance of stucco

COMPANION CD-ROM INCLUDED
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