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Builder's Guide to Stucco: Lath & Plaster
This is an illustrated guide to the basics and the more advanced techniques that make stucco one of today's most popular and versatile exterior finishes. This guide covers every aspect of design, construction and repair... Plaster base (lath) and flashing; Mixing and application basics; Plaster finishes and how to achieve them; Scaffolding and safety; Cost estimating; Repair and maintenance of stucco; Typical causes of plaster failure, and remedies; Structural, thermal, water-resistant and acoustic properties of cement plaster.