EIFS replaced with REAL stucco
in Fairfax, Virginia

REAL color cement finish

Rot on side of chimney is caused by a lack of a kickout flashing Water running down the sides of the chimney rotted the shoulders and the bottom
Rot on side of chimney is caused by a lack of a kickout flashing, that is a piece of metal that diverts water from the chimney flashing into the gutter. To make things worse, someone filled the gap between the end of the gutter and the chimney with caulking. The gap at the top was left open. Water running down the sides of the chimney rotted the shoulders and the bottom.
EIFS replaced with REAL stucco in Fairfax, Virginia We put on a big new kick out Fairfax, Virginia
Fortunately, the homeowner found someone to rebuild the chimney right away, avoiding delays. There was a kick out on the chimney. I think this may have been put on well after the house was built, or was inadequate. We put on a big new kick out.
Metal flashing over stone is taped to the first layer of tar paper. Flashing is then overlapped with a second layer of tar paper and self furring metal lath.
Metal flashing over stone is taped to the first layer of tar paper. Flashing is then overlapped with a second layer of tar paper and self furring metal lath.
The original house had NO flashing over the windows, doors, or anywhere. caulking over the flashing.
Flashing over window is also overlapped with tar paper and lath. This window probably didn't need flashing because it is under an over hang, but we did it anyway. The original house had NO flashing over the windows, doors, or anywhere. Here's what I have to say about caulking
over the flashing.
A heater makes life easier. Lintels and keystones are formed and filled with a layer of lath and mortar.
A heater makes life easier. The wall is filled out to an honest 3/4" thick. NO CHEAP FOAM HERE ! Lintels and keystones are formed and filled with a layer of lath and mortar.
The window sills are solid cement mortar Decorative insets are made by forming with lumber and filling in.
After the first projection is filled the keystone is formed and filled. Note the inset above. The window sills are solid cement mortar and are angled at the top for water run off. Decorative insets are made by forming with lumber and filling in. Originally, the details were flimsy foam.
The details are finished first and then taped off. The color is #52 from EXPO stuccol
The details get a lighter color, really the same color mixed one third strength. The details are finished first and then taped off. Details taped off, we are putting on the finish which is REAL portland cement and REAL white sand. The color is #52 from EXPO stucco.
My bands at the bottom were made from plaster stop (casing bead), A view from the bottom shows I made these solid bands.
My bands at the bottom were made from plaster stop (casing bead), and filled in solid. Note the angle for water to run off. A view from the bottom shows I made these solid bands.
REAL cement stucco in Fairfax, VA REAL cement stucco should last for centuries.
You can't beat the natural color of REAL cement stucco. Variations show that this is real cement and not the toxic rubbery paint with plastic sand that people try to pawn off as real stucco. A close up of the finished product. REAL cement stucco should last for centuries. The EIFS lasted 15 years.