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Stucco
Unfortunately, the vast majority of homeowners are under the illusion that stucco is not a suitable exterior cladding due to the many remediation projects happening at present. But we at Grant Construction Inc have the experience and the knowledge for the correct installation to ensure a long-lasting exterior cladding system. We install full stucco drainage systems. We know how water moves and how to prevent any problems from ever arising. Choose with confidence when you choose a professional stucco company like Grant Construction Inc.


Below is a break down of a stucco installation project.
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Equipment arrival and safely erect a safe working platform to OSHA standards.
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Ensure a smooth substrate so there is no potential for tears in the wrb (water resistant barrier).
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Installation of drain screed.
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Installation of a wrb paper (water resistant barrier).
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Installation of key flashing details. (sill pan flashing, head flashings on doors/windows and penetrations, kickout flashing, deck ledger flashing etc).
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Installation of rain screen. 6mm or 10mm depending on project specifications.
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Installation of accessories (casing beads, stop beads, expansion joints etc).
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Installation of 2.5 galvanized self-furring wire lathe.
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Applying a 3/8” Portland cement scratch coat.
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Applying a 3/8” Portland cement brown coat.
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Applying a 1/8” finish coat. (textured stucco, dryvit finish)
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Caulking all casing beads.
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Safely dismantling of working platform.
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Final project clean up and walk through.
Grant Construction Inc. has a rigorous system for all flashing details. Flashing details are a key component in the exterior cladding system. Many stucco remediation problems arise from no flashing details or poorly installed flashing details. The key flashing details are window/door head flashing, sil pan flashing, penetration flashings (hose bibs, light fixtures, electrical outlets, vents etc), kickout diverter flashing, deck ledger flashing and sil plate flashing.



