Repair Leaking stucco windows, keep the rain outside.

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Repair Leaking stucco windows, keep the rain outside.

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Күн бұрын

Repair Leaking stucco windows.
Stop water intrusion around windows.
Folks, we are located in Oakland, CA.
FYI, folks, here are all the basic tools we use and recommend on Amazon's website.
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Kirk Giordano Plastering Inc.
Send pictures to Jay or myself at our sites below for immediate bids.
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• Stucco walls with lime... How we plastered this wall with Kemset plaster:
I had to use restraint to keep butchers out of the title, which would have been negative.
Jason and I do prefer to stay positive if possible.
However, Jason and I have recently seen many windows installed or “butchered” in the last 6 months.
I’m wondering why? Are so many in such a hurry that they are unable or unwilling to install flashings and break out correctly?
Things that make you go, hmmm...
The best window installation company I have yet to witness in 2021 is “Cal Coast Window and Doors,” located in Pleasanton.”
Their number is 925-398-8184.
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Back to reality, this video repair went better than expected, as we found no wood rot.
I will include a couple of videos that show how to install windows properly and another of why it’s best to use skill rather than muscle when breaking out the edges to allow, if possible, at least 3 inches of existing paper and stucco netting. And a third as to saw cutting the stucco to install. The window.
By the way, you or any window installer leave three inches of paper for proper waterproofing.
Leaving an inch to three of existing stucco netting is to ovoid stucco cracking from the new to existing stucco.
I will also include a simple saw-cut window as it was easier to install. However, it was done by a homeowner, not a professional.
A homeowner might do this, as they don’t know. Still, when a professional window installer does it, most stucco contractors will double their price if they fix another man’s inability to install correctly.
If they are unable or unwilling, the homeowner pays the price for them saw-cutting the stucco, installing a window, and running to their truck to beat the traffic home.
However, if they informed you they plan to saw-cut the stucco and install new windows, you know ahead of time.
• Waterproofing new wind... Install and waterproof new Marvin windows.
• Lath or waterproofing ... Correct break-out for Windows.
• Stucco around a new wi... Saw-cutting stucco to install window.

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@genecarden780 2 жыл бұрын

Kirk when I first started caulking and waterproofing when I was a teenager ( over 40 tears ago) I was working with my dad and he told the window installer he was installing the window wrong. The installer said “ I’ve been installing windows for 10 years” My dad replied “ and I’ve been fixing them for 20” keep making the videos. There is far too many videos on how to do it wrong. It is refreshing seeing someone that actually understands construction.

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Morning Gene Carden, you're dad makes my point; thank you for the kind words.😏

@genecarden780 2 жыл бұрын

@@StuccoPlastering I just watched a video where the person was showing how to fix a leaky window by tearing out the Sheetrock and caulking the window to the backside of the sheathing from the inside.🤣🤣🤣. The problem is for every video like yours that is done right there are 100 of guys like that with zero understanding of construction and the building envelope..again keep making the videos maybe you can keep a homeowner from making a very expensive mistake.

@marekjaworski5965 Жыл бұрын

@@genecarden780 have seen this video and also have no idea how someone can think its the correct way but looks like he was really sure thats the correct way becuase he put it on YT. This season had many phone calls to fix windows done by this "pros".

@StuccoPlastering 10 ай бұрын

Exzackory, your dad is a smart man. Cheers.👨🏻‍🔬

@theexpert5085 2 жыл бұрын

As a fellow plasterer u gotta love it huh. Its almost like most window installers could care less about what we have to do. I hate calling out other tradesmen but i am the same way. Do it right or not at all..Love the channel long time subber. 👍 from Tampa Fl

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Exzackory, my expert stucco or should I say, rendering friend.🍾

@Tierone1337 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching kirk and fam for over 15 years and they are the best! They once worked in my best area and I wanted to stop by and say hi but we were swamped with calls that day

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Howdy Tairone, bummer dude, you could have stopped by with some beers, next time my friend.🍻

@francoisl7663 6 ай бұрын

This is my concern with paying someone, seems like the work is half done where "I was told this way" but conceptually they don't understand WHY it's done a certain way. I think that's a large reason for homeowners spending hours on youtube. Like fixing your car, no one fixes your car better than you. Similar principle when it's so hard to find reliable quality work. We can't all clone a Giordano for good work near us.

@StuccoPlastering 6 ай бұрын

Exzackory, one can't fix something unless you know why it's broke. FYI, we're cloneable.

@jasonbooher4084 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this! We have been dealing with a window company that did it the incorrect way, unbeknownst to us. Glad to see there are still contractors out there that are honest and do thing properly. The sad thing is, this is one of the larger window window installers in the area.

@gp94403 Жыл бұрын

Kirk, this video is so timely for me. Trying to find someone to replace a leaking window can be so difficult. I asked a window replacement company in Stockton that's been around for 68 years who could do this job and they replied they did not know anyone. Sixty-eight years in business and they knew no one! Maybe I need to find a stucco guy instead of a window guy. Appreciate all the knowledge you share.

@StuccoPlastering 6 күн бұрын

You’re welcome, cheers. 😉

@Dbulkss 2 жыл бұрын

In Dallas Texas we used Silverback Windows LLC. They did a excellent job.

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Cool beans Daddieo, hopefully, folks read the comments, for this bone.🥳

@vinmartinez3659 Жыл бұрын

Kirk stucco men are asked to do many tough tasks. You see this in all states that stucco is applied. I'm asked to snap chalk lines and cut with grinder. Like you say do things RIGHT I really believe and listen to what you say. The glass man I know asks me what I need. Thanks for what you do. Has made me better plaster.

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Howdy Vin my fellow plasterer, you, are too kind, thank you for that positive comment.😏

@avisitorhere 2 жыл бұрын

There are few places that really train installers now days. Contractors just throw unqualified workers on a job usually with bad results. With the ease of transitioning to other work, there just aren't a lot of people interested in doing the heavy, dangerous work of a window installer. IF there was training, better pay and benefits that might turn around but contracting is the wild west.

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Exzackory, these three windows were kind of easy the second-story ones were scary as hell. I tried, not looking down. Good thing my son Jason is a rock climber too. That boy can set ladders and ladder jacks, well.😉

@sndmn2000 2 жыл бұрын

I'm shocked that this is happening. I've installed hundreds of windows around the bay area, mostly Oakland and Berkeley and the flashing is not that complicated. You essentially want to sandwich the flange in straight sticky flashing. Bottom both sticky and non, so you can have building paper tuck under. Silicone and install window and use sticky flash over nail strip on the sides and top. Only thing that I would consider is whether or not to cover the bottom nail strip. Some window manufacturers don't like that and want the nail strip exposed.

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Exzackory, leave your company name in the comments, I'll copy and past it in the description.😉

@miguelito29229 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos will keep teaching for many years to come they're very helpful thank you kirk

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning Guero, that's the idea, teaching the world about their stucco and or plastering our number one investment, one video at a time.😉

@EdgarTheEagle 11 ай бұрын

Man kirk, we need professionals like you in South Florida!...always a pleasure to see your videos.

@StuccoPlastering 11 ай бұрын

Hi Edgar, man, I love to be in Florida, I hear the weather is always warm even when it rains, Cheers.💃🏻

@blackparadise5975 13 күн бұрын

No joke, I'm, in Broward and there are so many Mickey Mouse contractors it's like playing Russian Roulette sometimes when you need a job done the RIGHT way.

@benfolau9508 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kirk, I’ve been installing windows and doors on the SF peninsula for 20+years, I started out with a window company then got my license in 2007, I am amazed at how many windows I see flashed wrong, even in new construction builds, good to see you out there doing it right, my stucco guy just recently retired and luckily I found another guy that knows his “stuff” good stucco guys are hard to find, not sure I want to put my info out there, just know there are good window/door installers still out there🤙🏽

@Titantitan001 2 жыл бұрын

Crap out in the midwest I don’t think any stucco guys exist lol. I’ve done it for retaining walls etc but I’m a tile guy and basically know already how to float etc but I would never take on a job like in this video hah.

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Howdy Ben, you make my point, best wishes, with the new year. 😏

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

@@Titantitan001 LOL, if you can repair a window, you can correct any and all windows.😏 The more complicated, the more fun they are. Add the excitement of working on a slanted roof, extra fun.

@kennethvillarete1999 Жыл бұрын

Hello Ben, you know someone who services fairfield area?

@perrrry 2 жыл бұрын

Throwing out invaluable knowledge left and right. Subbed and liked.

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Cool beans, daddieo, we don't mind sharing the knowledge, as we're not going to live forever, I hear, the world needs more plasterers. 🍻

@Sfk887 5 ай бұрын

I've been in the window business over twenty years in texas.. Most times we walk away from stucco jobs with window installs. The proper way to install windows in stucco Is not to cut apart all the stucco on the outside. The glass should be removed sashes.Meeting real but the frame should be left in the wall.. You then install a new window inside the old window frame with a stucco fin.. This way the stucco is not damaged.. The way you're doing it can be done but it's very very costly and more expensive..

@StuccoPlastering 5 ай бұрын

No worries, we don't install windows, we lath and apply the stucco.

@mohammedvachhiat4233 2 жыл бұрын

The ultimate professional 👷

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Mohammed, brother, I like your style, thank you.😉

@aaronoden3837 2 жыл бұрын

Im sure he meant lime, not lye. Both caustic, but apples to handgrenades. Talented guy, love it and learn everytime

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Howdy aaron, you, are too kind, thank you for that positive comment.😏

@bannockchief 2 жыл бұрын

I'm getting away from peel and stick. It peels better than it sticks. Fluid applied seems to be a good solution, but they all work in the appropriate installation.

@TurpInTexas 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for posting. Also, funny you should mention how cold it is during the summer in San Francisco. I was working in the area one summer, got a weekend off and told a friend I was going down the next morning to take pictures of the sea lions at pier 39. He told me to bring a warm coat because it was going to be cold. Like an idiot I didn't bring one and it was freaking cold like my friend had warned me. Discovered one of the shops down at the pier doing a brisk business selling $35 coats for $100. Yeah, I bought one at that price and was happy about it too. Lesson learned.

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Exzachary, those jackets are for the unsuspecting tourist who freeze their ass off, been there done that to my friend.😏

@Slovenlyone 2 жыл бұрын

More quality content, as always !👍🏻 Thanks

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Howdy Marc, a lot of talking, but those things need to be said or explained.😏

@psuengineer84 Жыл бұрын

"...Put in improperly by professionals". In my experience, there is always a professional who knows what to do at a given company - there is not always one managing or on the crew performing the work for any given job. It is important to scrutinize the experience of the crew, not just the business. Great companies crappy crews too.

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Exzachary.

@jimboslice5923 2 жыл бұрын

The Bob Ross of stucco!!!!!

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Morning Jimbo slice, I like that, thank you, my friend.

@bryanlloyd1099 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to see another great video as always!!

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Morning Brian, we have been working 40 hours a week; it does require a lot of time out to squeeze these videos in.😏

@jamarone5902 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your work. I appreciate your efforts on educating us novices. Thank you from me to you. Jamar Hilbert local 2 michigan

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

MOrning Jamar, no problemo, my friend. As a rule, we don't put out whiny videos, but man, we've had too many lousy window installation jobs call us. Lately, I'm just venting my brother. Maybe Corona Virus is scrambling minds, who knows. Me, I hang in there, like a sock in a dryer.😉

@jfarinacci0329 2 жыл бұрын

This video has really good information. Thank you.

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Morning My friend, thank you.😏

@ElHombre13 11 ай бұрын

Hi Kirk - your videos are very informative. I do feel the pain and anguish of those homeowners that are unable to find the right individual to install their windows. I just bought a 1988 built home in southern California. The house is in good condition but nothing was ever done. I want to give it a shot at fixing many things in the home. I consider myself handy, however, there are things that are more complicated than others and may require an actual "expert". Finding an actual "expert" for a reasonable cost in CA is the biggest challenge of them all! Anyhow, my windows are original to the home and therefore need some strong TLC (replacement is the best word here). The cost of window replacement is upwards to the 15K. My home is stucco and there aren't many videos of people changing windows of stucco homes. I want to try doing it one window at a time to see if it is possible. Do you have any suggestions on how to go about? I did not see any videos of you actually changing a window on stucco. The couple of videos I saw, they made it look quite simple and the videos are over 10 year old. Any thoughts, it'll be greatly appreciated. Thanks

@StuccoPlastering 9 ай бұрын

The methods we used back 10 or even 20 years ago are still applicable. You can count on us for sound information.🕵🏼

@godzilla9180 Жыл бұрын

I like your videos and the family working together. I do my work on my home and your videos are helpful. My Grandfather Frank Donadio was a stone mason but he did Plaster and stucco as well. I used to watch him work as a kid and would help him

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Thanks Zilla Dude, that is awesome for sharing.😉

@Flyingdogturd 2 жыл бұрын

One thing about houses in America is the flimsy quality of even the most expensive ones. Houses are built literally like a house of cards. Weak beams, plywood, flimsy insulation, flimsy siding and roofing that either blows off in high winds or just rots away after a few years. It's really no wonder that come tornado or hurricane season, houses are literally ripped off of their foundations and tossed into the air. why aren’t they built with brick like here in the uk.

@hardworker645 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly,Italy, Germany Spain and Ireland are another good example for strong builded houses, more solid and better insulated then homes in Britain

@jeromeduffy9270 2 жыл бұрын

Sooo true

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Morning Steve, I have seen the home of the above quality and below. We get earthquakes here, but no hurricanes or tornados. If we did get a hurricane, no doubt this house would stay intact. I have applied for 30, and 50-year roofs before. Clay and concrete roof tiles can sustain winds in excess of 125 miles per hour that would strip off most other roofing materials. Me, I'm just a stucco dude. Not a builder of homes.

@Tierone1337 2 жыл бұрын

It’s all about making $$$ . Builders will build a home to a minimum requirement, depending on where you live.

@HappyAccidentVideos 2 жыл бұрын

My house that I recently stuccoed had old windows where the frame was essentially just one by’s. I couldn’t find any info on how to properly flash them, as most windows have those flanges on the edges that sit flush with the wall. I basically just put the flashing tape in the center of the wood of the window frames. Hope I did that correctly.

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Morning Happy Dude, there are many ways to skin a cat. Anyone who did not install a window correctly, hopefully, will find out with the first notable rainfall. If it takes ten years to see water intrusion, you can bet there will be plenty of costs to remove all the rotted wood and new windows. The interior damage may be sheetrock, carpets, insulation, and such. This is just materials. The mold inhaled from the moister or water damage is much worse than the cost to replace. This is why we sometimes, we have to decline some jobs as they are too far gone and need a general contractor and not a stucco contractor.🤔

@VaderSpade Жыл бұрын

The coldest "Winter" I ever spent!

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Was the summer in San Francisco. 💃

@JOHNNIEUSA 2 жыл бұрын

how do you stand so steady on that slanted roof.... great job

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Practice mixed with fear, as it hurts when we hit the ground at that height.😏

@JOHNNIEUSA Жыл бұрын

@@StuccoPlastering great work

@andreslara3052 6 ай бұрын

Kirk! Love your content im a stucco estimator but i have connections in Southern California for window installers. Nueva Vista Windows Please call them. They are online in Montebello California (Los Ángeles). Please let me know if you need anything further. Thank you for showing us how it’s done ✅

@StuccoPlastering 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip, as folks may need this information. Cheers.

@pammyworld 5 ай бұрын

I have leaks in my newly installed replacement windows in a stucco condo building and live in LA. Should I be looking for a new window installer or a stucco company to fix the leak? (Especially if the original company I worked with doesn't resolve this? I believe that they didn't install correctly and I'm afraid to have them remove and reinstall.) Thanks!

@StuccoPlastering 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip.

@gladiator22666 2 жыл бұрын

I've worked in construction for the last 40 years and unfortunately we have reached a point where nobody cares about the finished product......it's all smash and grab . That is partly because everyone wants the job done cheap .....no one wants to pay . Corners have to be cut for the guys to make their money .....not saying it's right , just an observation. I've priced work and the customer will say " Can you sharpen your pencil on this job " .....meaning can you do it cheap . I say if you want a good job you got to pay . I've got expensive taste .....I've got a big house with a flash car ....then there's the wife and mistress to keep ......I also like fine whiskey and expensive cigars lol

@crise6971 2 жыл бұрын

I get you right on the money! Cheap, fast. No quality control. I see it everyday in jobs. You should expect the best. And yeah expensive taste is where it's at. Just don't tell my girlfriend and my wife on the side.

@rooismum1023 2 жыл бұрын

Aka Mrs Gladiator!. You've been rumbled... You told me you'd given up the expensive cigars. You'd best make sure you've got plenty of lead in that ✏️. 😉🥃

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Morning Gladiator Dude, too funny my friend. As a rule, I tell folks to get 3 other bids. This is because 95% trust us for quality, expertise in giving them what they need, and not trying to sell them things they don't need. Most of our clients can go to work and not worry if were cutting corners as to do that, we might end up having to go back but this time for free, can't have that. Besides, doing it right saves us time. Cheers, my fellow contractor.🍺

@gladiator22666 2 жыл бұрын

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. .....loving the vids Kirk , thanks for taking the time to put them together . Keep up the good work 👍

@toptrigger1 Жыл бұрын

Please add the keyword "stucco" to the video title. Would be helpful for window installers not familiar with stucco windows installation to find this video. Thanks.

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Howdy Pan, no problemo, thank you.🥳

@19993gt 2 жыл бұрын

I’m in SoCal. Area code 91786. We work from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs. Bakersfield to San Diego. And I can’t believe they sealed the framing but not the exterior. And for the most part we only use moist stop caulking as well as peel and stick. Everything else’s from our experience only has a 15 year to 30 year warranty. I can’t say enough of the amount of homes that were built post 2k but once you chip out windows. The water proofing is fragile. We don’t install windows. We just fix them. It’s a shame when the product description doesn’t live up to its reputation.

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Exzackory, you make my point. 🍻

@andrewlorenzlong Жыл бұрын

We have been looking for someone to fix our windows for a while. In the recent rains it became really obvious that something isn't properly sealed somewhere. Sounds like exactly what you are describing, our windows (so we were told) went in around 2007. We are in Glassel Park. If you're still fixing windows in Los Angeles area let me know how to contact you....

@trentbren Жыл бұрын

Also interested in hiring someone to fix leaky window in San Diego...what's your business name / phone. Great videos, Kirk!

@ProTexTV Жыл бұрын

ProTex Remodeling in Arlington, Texas. And we charge $$$$ to do these correctly. That's why most are done wrong, cheap homeowners and bad installers.

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Installers that don't have to take responsibility, more like it. A man learns how to do well when he is obligated to correct any mistake out of pocket.

@marcioamconstrucoes1 2 жыл бұрын

You do a good job buddy , congrats from Azores

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Good evening Marcio, thank you, my friend. 🍻

@seg_fault_000 Жыл бұрын

I wish your company was in Phoenix. I am very concerned about the job that just happened to my house.

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

We were considering Arizona, but wanted mountain type settings, maybe Sedona? Cheers.

@chadspinalbosd007 Ай бұрын

Wish you did a video doing foam/stucco over brick

@StuccoPlastering Ай бұрын

@@chadspinalbosd007 Howdy Chad, that would be foolish for anyone to consider having done, if you mean stucco over bricks, we have many on the subject.

@billdavis1353 2 жыл бұрын

You should use retrofit windows NO STUCCO PATCHING AND NO LECKS but you have to use the best caulking

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Howdy Bill, On the contrary, my brother. I have found that these leak the most as now one is relying on just caulking.😏

@billdavis1353 2 жыл бұрын

@@StuccoPlastering chipping back the stucco 6 inches around the window your between studs with nothing to Nail to the black paper is NOT WATER PROOF AND IS Torn and ripped you have to use the best water blocking caulk you get when installing retrofit windows it’s impossible for it to leak

@ryantrujillo9679 Жыл бұрын

I am an extreme advocate for retrofitting windows and got to say both of y’all got a point. Retrofit provides a speedy and clean window installation. Like Bill mentioned you need the best of the best caulking, which can get pricey. I’ve been retrofitting for 8 years in AZ and the only cure for retrofit window leaks are cutbacks with a grinder/saw and properly flash from the bottom sill and up.

@jacobmoffett3958 Жыл бұрын

Sharp Glass Inc sf native thanks for your input, too many hacks or don’t knows:)

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Howdy Jacob, we have seen our share of windows installed improperly, the worst one are installed with no paper flashing, Just a frame mounted on the plywood. Fortunately the majority are installed correctly.🥳

@eustacemullins5831 2 жыл бұрын

Kirks the best🙂

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Exzackory, 🥳

@shak180 2 жыл бұрын

For some reason I thought you were on the East Coast? Cheers from the East Bay! I just got my C10 electrical license. Hopefully I see you around some time. Do you guys do small jobs like patching a stud bay for installing a flush mounted electric panel and riser conduit?

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Good evening Shak congratulation on the new license. Yes, we do all kinds of minor stucco repairs.

@Leo-ch9117 Жыл бұрын

Excellent 👍👍 What are the codes that you need to know in order for your stucco repair job to pass inspection?

@StuccoPlastering 4 күн бұрын

Two layers of paper proper tie in and correct length of nails it staples.

@davidbruce5377 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kirk, love your channel. Kirk, we are doing a cinder block, with cavity insulation and the windows are 3 inch deep return from the outer wall face. Do you have a deep set window video, with stucco return to the window frame? Its a Spanish revival home. The window is mounted to a 2 x 6 wood buck. Thanks!!

@dougtkerr Жыл бұрын

Doesn't answer my question for a second story window 15' above the ground. How do I get the new waterproof membrane overlapped over the original membrane and under the stucco without removing the stucco all the way down to the ground?

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Breakout and expose where you want to tie in your lath, That includes the tops, bottoms and sides, Your walls your choice, 💃🏻

@19993gt 2 жыл бұрын

Howdy Master Plaster!

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't go that far, but thank you, my friend. 😉

@WorldCommander Жыл бұрын

I had to pull the wood trim from around my windows and found the guy just cut out the stucco a bit more than the nailing fin and shoved it in there. Miracle though he removed the lath but didn't damage the paper around or under the fin. Then, covered the fin with 1x2 then put wood trim over it and caulked around the top and sides. Looks like some water did get in at the bottom between the stucco and paper slightly but not in the house. Any suggestions on a fix, Kirk?

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Hello Commander, you can have him back to correct his work? This is what we are morally obligated to do! If he opens it and does not understand as an expert how to put it back together, it's on him to remove and correct. Do him a favor and allow him to learn by his mistakes.🕵🏼

@WorldCommander Жыл бұрын

@@StuccoPlastering Hi Kirk, I agree that is the first and right thing to do but they were installed over 10 years ago, so I don't think he would be responsive. But, thanks to your videos, I can handle it myself anyway. Hey, I even bought some tools off your Amazon link. And I saw one of your other videos that answered the question. I've got the stucco broken out around, lath peeled back, got adhesive flashing, picking up the rest of materials tomorrow. One question though-should I put a sill at the bottom of the window? Install over the lath and stucco around? Thanks for your reply. Cheers!

@travisk5589 2 жыл бұрын

I flash the bottom with the bitumen/bitchethane. It's sticky. I will wrap up the sides 2 or 3 inches wrapping it into the sill. Then install the window the flash the sides with the same product then the top overlapping the 2 verticals that I just did. Kirk. Does the window frame touch bare wood or does the window sit on top of the paper? Another question. Is it the stucco guys responsibility to fix the paper? How far away from the window does the stucco need to be removed. I prefer to replace windows and have the stucco fixed versus using ugly ass retrofit windows.

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Howdy Travis, it's a cardinal sin to place any flanged window directly on the wood. Whether it's plywood or, as in the old days, against the studs. A paper or a peel and stick membrane should be placed on first. Preferably at least 6 inches in width. How far to break out from the window depends on the condition of the paper and wire. The minimum is about at the very least four to six inches, as the new membrane has to overlap the existing paper, and the new stucco netting must also tie into the existing or crisscross it so there will be no perimeter crack.👍

@rubenske091 2 жыл бұрын

🙌 Kirk ftw

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

LOL, thank you, my friend.😏

@futurediy6739 11 ай бұрын

Future construccion and Remodeling Professional windows and door installers

@StuccoPlastering 8 ай бұрын

🕵🏼

@markstanton2362 Жыл бұрын

Can you use diamond mesh for lath?

@Neversaynyetseries 11 ай бұрын

Hi Kirk, great videos! We have leaking windows in our 1992 built HOA, the originally installed over 30 years ago windows are of poor quality. Some of those original windows that had been leaking for over 20 years were replaced recently (retrofit windows, sliders and custom full frame radial windows) and continue to leak. There are suggestions to do destructive water test the windows and walls to find the sources of the leaks (the roof has been re-coverd this year with a new layer.). But many vendors suggest to caulk the windows and paint the stucco with elastomeric paint to avoid getting into potentially costly repairs if damage is discovered. Is that at all a sound, more affordable option to breaking the stucco and changing the paper/correcting installation mistakes? And if we do the destructive test is there a way to see from the inside if the windows were installed incorrectly or if the issue is deteriorated paper or both? Is providing proper flashing on a retrofit window a part of the job of the window installer?

@StuccoPlastering 11 ай бұрын

Good evening sounds like a mess there, retrofits are usually windows that just insert into the frame, then a polyurethane caulking is used to fuse the frames to the existing wood frame, It is easier to do than breaking out the stucco but is done for duel window purposes, not to stop leaking windows. It appears the paper is damaged which stops the water intrusion, you can temporarily fix this with Stucco-flexes, "Renew" paint, which usually gives roughly 15 years of waterproofing, the issue becomes, can you find a person to do it properly? To tear off all the stucco and start from scratch is the best advice, but most can't afford to do this. best wishes, 👨🏻‍🔬

@Neversaynyetseries 11 ай бұрын

@@StuccoPlastering Thanks for the answer Kirk!!! By tearing out the stucco - do you mean around the windows or an entire side of the building?

@StuccoPlastering 11 ай бұрын

You and I can't predict this, as you remove the stucco around the windows this is exploration, and those explorations will dictate how much needs to come off. And or if there is wood rot damage. 👨🏻‍🔬

@treylyde999 2 жыл бұрын

Rule you rule

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning TL, I like your style my brother, thank you.😏

@danjoy5649 Жыл бұрын

Kirk, so I need to remove window or can I follow what you just did?

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Morning Dan, man, there are many ways to remove a window. The imprtant part is to flash it properly whhen it's done to keep the rain out. Hense, our last video about waterproofing.💃

@yuhaz 2 жыл бұрын

thx

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

cool beans daddieo.

@AnytimeRooterLosAngeles 2 ай бұрын

I need a pro like him in Los Angeles to do 11 windows for me!

@StuccoPlastering 2 ай бұрын

If it’s on the water with a view of the ocean and accommodation’s we, re on our way.😉

@lisabaginski9155 2 жыл бұрын

The coldest window I ever experienced was that summer in San Francisco.

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Morning Lisa, exzackory, 🥂

@goelat2267 2 жыл бұрын

If anyone is interested in new construction and or retro fit windows and doors around the Bay Area drop a comment and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

😉

@goelat2267 Жыл бұрын

@@StuccoPlastering right on Mr. G🤙🏽

@stevenlight5006 2 жыл бұрын

I am to install windows in concrete opening then stucco over how to flash these type.,?

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Steven, easy my friend, buy some straight flash its also called flex-wrap, It won't adhere if the opening is dirty, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMVzq86jxKq6d4E.html/ Cheers my friend.🤔

@patrickjohnson7801 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kirk I'm a window dealer in so cal and I can put a bet on guessing they took the lowest bid , and the guys were standing in front of home Depot who installed.

@erayapana Жыл бұрын

Are you in LA county?

@patrickjohnson7801 Жыл бұрын

@@erayapana I am.

@nexgenstucco403 2 жыл бұрын

Hey kirk... nice video.. not to many people touch on correct waterproofing. What are your thoughts on hydrostatic pressure and staple holes? I’m using liquid WRB and Hal Tex Cor-ply for my building envelope jobs. I just don’t take any chances.

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Good evening Next Generation Stucco dude, you seem to be on the ball, always better safe than sorry. 😉

@ramonmolina8070 2 жыл бұрын

Kirk do you use metal lath around your windows?

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Howdy Roman, yes, it's called 17 gauge stucco netting, you can also use 18 gauge. Cheers.

@ramonmolina8070 2 жыл бұрын

@@StuccoPlastering no im talking about 2.5 guage metal lath

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

@@ramonmolina8070 What about it ???

@ramonmolina8070 2 жыл бұрын

@@StuccoPlastering Just wondering if you use it cause I see you didn't here.

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ramon, are you referring to metal J-trim? If so that's a commercial trim for when steel doors were installed without flanges, the J-Trime was attached to the surround and caulked this allows a clean stucco stop and an expansion. In some states they used to require these metal J-trims or J-channel around all the windows to create an expansion, however, all makers of windows now have built-in expansions. It the states that did require a J-trim around the windows, I always thought, what a damn foolish code.

@shahsmerdis 2 жыл бұрын

This got me so frustrated for the home owner . People save up their hard earned cash to replace windows thinking it will save money but so many videos here on KZfaq where they are just installed not to best practices Highly rated window company wanted to caulk my windows into place. I told them no thank you.

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Exzackory.🤔

@shahsmerdis Жыл бұрын

@@StuccoPlastering take a look at liquid flash products. No stapling shingling . just painting one uniform coat.

@patrickjohnson7801 2 жыл бұрын

In LA and OCounty you need a permit to install new windows

@shahsmerdis 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. A year ago I would have said that is excessive. But if they truly inspect the window install and protect the home owner instead of finding a way to raise taxes. This is a good idea

@patrickjohnson7801 2 жыл бұрын

@@shahsmerdis Thay look at the flashing and fire egress , and tempering as needed. But believe me it's a money grab too and taxed like crazy.

@shahsmerdis 2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickjohnson7801 how much is a permit ? But I'm sure the over head of waiting for inspector is built into the price

@aaronoden3837 2 жыл бұрын

Same in San Luis Obispo ck, any new window is a permit, they phone in the inspection, its just a tax plain and simple

@jeromeduffy9270 2 жыл бұрын

Why soo many notifications for one video

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Morning Jerome, no idea, I talk, my son Jason videos some of what we share, I just post them. Cheers, 🤔

@lisabaginski9155 2 жыл бұрын

I learned how to install windows myself because they don’t know how to water proof.

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning Lisa, I have seen some quality window installations, but lately, both Jay and I have experienced poor window installations. Hopefully, it's just a coincidental thing. I tell folks these days I can't bid the stucco repair until I see what a window installer left me to work with. It's just. Lately, most have been poorly installed. That sounds negative, but it's a weird truth.🤔

@Jimfromearthoo7 Жыл бұрын

Any good experienced companies in NYC? Leave name. Thanks

@StuccoPlastering Жыл бұрын

Howdy Jim, sorry. I don't, however, I recommend you google “window companies” in your area. This may help you decide. This search may also bring up “yelp” Theirs is a paid subscription, so their reviews may be more biased than Google's; however, you can scroll and read through the Yelp reviews. Hopefully, with the help of both reviews apps, you will find the best fit for your needs. If you’re still unsure, ask to view their completed jobs or repairs and, if possible, speak directly with their past clients. 👨🏻‍🔬

@vanjavanito6095 2 жыл бұрын

Красава 👍👍👍

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Cool beans, daddieo. 😉

@robertapreston4200 2 жыл бұрын

tough roof... nice work. I don't see mom... ??

@StuccoPlastering 2 жыл бұрын

Morning, and here I thought this would be an easy day, after climbing a ladder for some of these windows and working off this slant roof all day, I was beat up after this long day. What you see on this roof was only half the work, We also plastered them on this day. The life of a plasterer.😏

@robertapreston4200 2 жыл бұрын

@@StuccoPlastering You all work hard... I appreciate your skill and teaching. Rest up