Scratch Coat

Here's a view taken just before a quick downpour this morning. Weather is iffy this morning.
As you can see it is pretty dry at the top where it was done yesterday morning. the bottom was done in the afternoon.

Weather Forcast

Hmmm.... what does this mean for a streak-less final stucco coat?

ACTION...

Masonry is hard work and requires skill. These guys make it look easy.
Click it to play it.

Enjoy. This is a big file so I may not leave it up here long.
It is silent so don't worry about the lack of sound.

Scratch Coat and Screen Done!

Well - that's it. A long day and the scratch coat is done the top half is screened. The bottom half is stable and solid.

Next up is the finish coat and then clean up.

Of course there is still that porch.... and I discovered a leaking pipe in my basement... it never ends.

We'll see what the weather brings.
I disconnected the AC power box so they could stucco behind it. The nails show where the mounting screws will go to put it back.


Here's a couple views of the finished scratch coat.
Here's a look at the other chimney as it continues to cure.
Finishing off the scratch coat!
Thumbs up!
Scratch and mesh going on at the same time.

Scratch coat continues at the top while awaiting nails to finish the mesh.
We'll pick up as work continues today. Lots of pictures since quite a bit happened today.

Top

Starting at the Top.
Lobster man assisted by Kevin

The screening isn't done yet as the nails are in Ed's truck so the scratch has started and then the work will switch back to screening since Ed is on his way here.

Here's how it looks at the start.

Screening The Top of the Chimney - Part 1

We are making progress.
This is where we stand now. 2 or 3 sheets of screen left. That will wait for tomorrow.
In-between...

Starting at the top and working down this time

Monday - Scaffolding Setup on SW Chimney

Here it is. All ready for tomorrow.
They are off to get supplies for this project now.
sending up the planking
Setting up the top level

Clean shirts and ready to roll!

Next Up...

Here's the "before" for the next chimney.

Here's a good look at the nicely filled crack.

Done! -Today - Just Cleaned Up and a Look with no Scaffolding

Here's what it looks like now. Click on the picture if you want to admire a close up.

Up Next - The other chimney. The scaffolding is staged and ready to put up.

I'll post pictures of that project next.

Here it is cleaned up.

Final Clean Up
Cleaning the roof
Dismantling the scaffolding.
A nice morning to clean out.

All Stuccoed Up - or Down.

I opened up a large crack in the garage and Craig is filling it up with a tuck pointing trowel with left over stucco. They will mix up a bucket and do some more tomorrow.

Tomorrow - Clean up from this job and move the scaffolding to the other chimney - which is in better shape. Next week it gets screen, scratch and stucco...

These guys look satisfied. Getting paid helps.
The Final Product!

We will need another picture tomorrow after the scaffolding is down.

This is what the top looks like. The roof will be cleaned up tomorrow.
Sponging the texture in.
Back at it to finish up.

The Final Coat Begins...

So here's what it looks like by about 1:30 or so.
Lunch break -

Start at the top and work down.
This is what the scratch coat looked like this morning around 9:00. Still a few wet spots or moisture from overnight. Rain was threatened but didn't materialize. Craig and Ed will show up soon.

Scratch Coat Done!

The scratch coat is complete. It looks good. Weather permitting the end is in sight.

I expect to post the final result soon - and some more in process shots if I'm here for it.