Basement Finishing and Family Space Project
Painting a Stucco and Wood Exterior VideoBob reviews some of the work done on the house so far. The house was built in 1921 and the exterior stucco walls are in good shape overall. The woodwork, however, was in bad shape as it is 80 year-old wood combined with New England winters. Most of the wood trim was repaired using western red cedar. The gutters on the gambrel roof were also replaced. The porch columns were repaired after suffering insect damage. These stone columns were filled with concrete by mason Kevin Latham. Some new stucco was added where the back door was removed and replaced with a new slider and small window. To add this stucco wall, wire lath is placed over felt paper and plywood. Then a brown coat is added and allowed to cure before the finish coat goes on. Fergus Cullen of CertaPro Painters reviews the issues involved with painting the house. Different parts of the home's exterior are older than others. The old stucco is in good shape, while the new stucco needs to be primed and painted using a couple of coats. The window uses a couple of different materials. The frame has been replaced with Azek, which does not need to be painted but will be painted to match the rest of the trim. The Azek is especially effective in areas where there is a lot of moisture and rot may be a problem. The natural wood surrounding the window will also be primed and painted to match everything else. In some areas the old paint is peeling off in sheets and "alligatoring" or creating check marks in the paint. The old paint used in these sections is likely lead paint and does not have the flexibility New England winter and summer temperature fluctuations. All the areas with chipping and peeling paint will be scraped down, the edges sanded, and then primed. When complete, the texture will be retained but there will be no chipping or peeling involved. Some shingles on the lip of the roof have sustained significant water damage. The damaged shingles are replaced and painted with a solid color stain. This stain looks like paint but penetrates into the wood. There will be a little difference in texture between the old shingles and the new, which comes with having an older home. The most important thing to remember when painting at the end of the season is overnight temperatures. Painting is possible as long as the overnight temperatures are above 35 degrees Fahrenheit. The paint must be given time to cure at the proper temperatures. Painting is also not possible during times of high humidity, which is a problem that plagues hot, humid climates in the South.
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• Everlasting Hardwood - Ipe decking
• Matt Staffier - Western red cedar trellis with hanging plant cutout
• Stephen Nott & Son Carpentry - J & L Shutter installation
Decks, Fencing & Outdoor Living
• Western Red Cedar Lumber Association - Exterior trim, porch ceiling, and trellis - View Bob Vila Showroom
Doors & Windows
• J&L Shutters - Permex pre-painted operable shutters and shutter dogs
• Therma-Tru - Triple-panel sliding patio door
Lighting & Electrical
• Bellacor.com - Merrimack outdoor ceiling light with bronze finish and hammered glass globe - View Bob Vila Showroom
• John Schiavone - Overhead exterior lighting fixture with glass bowl and finial
Masonry & Faux Stone
• Kevin Latham - Stucco exterior and stucco column repair
Painting & Wallpapering
• CertaPro Painters - Professional painting and surface preparation for stucco, wood shingles, wood trim, and existing painted surfaces - View Bob Vila Showroom
Roofing & Siding
• New England Gutter Kings - Seamless aluminum gutter system
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Painting a Stucco and Wood Exterior Bob reviews some of the work done on the house so far. The house was built in 1921 and the exterior stucco walls are in good shape overall. The woodwork, ...
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| This project initially began as a basement refinishing project and has grown into a project for a growing family. The front porch of the Melrose home was in need of ...
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| Western red cedar was used for the porch ceiling and trellises. Eventually a climbing rose will be grown along the trellis and provide a little privacy on the porch from ...
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| Bob talks with electrician John Schiavone about the new light fixture being installed on the porch. To install the fixture, first the electricity was turned off in the home. The ...
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| Steve Nott of Steve Nott and Son Carpentry reviews the steps involved in installing the window shutters. The old shutter has been removed as it had fallen into a state ...
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