by nailing a 2x4 around the
chimney and filling in. This
is the first layer.
and filling in. This takes about
3 applications to fill in all the
way.
These chimney steps are my
design. They are to keep water
and ashes from running down
the chimney and staining it, as
well as a decoration.
by nailing a "V"-shaped strip of wood to the bottom. This keeps water from running back to the window
ready for the finish coat.
This method is our design. They
make a metal joint for this, but I
like the home made look a lot
better.
keep water from getting in behind the stucco and popping it off.
for running the window sills
prevent mortar from dripping on the finished wall.
