Ready for the "Scratch Coat"
Reinforcing for the stucco is a galvanized expanded steel mesh
Reverse progress on the two stairwell windows. They had to be ripped out and replaced with tempered glass since they are located on a stairwell.
Portland Type I cement, Hydrated Lime, Shovels and Adhesion additives
Getting ready to mix the first batch in the bathtub pulled out from the second floor washroom
Doug's Hand off to the left and the start of the scratch coat
The scratches in the initial coating will allow the brown coat to fully adhere
The ground floor took a full day to mix and apply however towards the end a rhythm developed and the plaster went up a great deal faster. We also figured out how to mix the stuff so it was a workable consistency.
Starting the back
Closing the gaps
Doug and I beat It before it beat us.
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