Hi
We’re raising our 1950’s stucco home to accommodate a full height basement. A new kitchen extension will also be added, along with replacing the existing windows and exterior doors. By the time we’re finished 80% of the stucco will need to be replaced…. and then the rain screen required for the new build will create a real difference in the thickness between the two.
We now figure it would be better to just remove all the stucco at once and rainscreen the entire building. Can anyone pass along any tips on the best way to remove lots of stucco by hand?
Thanks, Lorne
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Cut it into squares on the wall about 3' x 3', or whatever size you can handle, with a skilsaw and diamond blade. Pry them off and take to the dumpster. If you have solid sheathing behind you can pry anywhere. With line wire or celotex you need to pry at a stud. That may be the case if it's a 1950 tract house.
John
Edited 1/24/2009 4:33 pm ET by JohnCujie
Thanks JohnSounds like a good plan. This was my first post.... your advice alone justifies the cost of signing on.Lorne
Thousands and thousands of $$$ worth of advice here.
Cut it into squares on the wall about 3' x 3', or whatever size you can handle, with a skilsaw and diamond blade
If you have to remove it from the outside, then ditto that, and don't forget the dust mask!"...craftsmanship is first & foremost an expression of the human spirit." - P. Korn
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If the sheetrock or plaster is coming off inside, I'd do that first. Them remove the stucco by hitting it from the inside out, with a sledge hammer.
"...craftsmanship is first & foremost an expression of the human spirit." - P. Korn
bakersfieldremodel.com
Hi Cyan,
I’m sure you finished this project by now but, I put some tips people have said on this blog and others, then put this little video together. Hope it helps you or other people looking to remove their stucco. https://youtu.be/Y3GQTA5doi0
Chris