Replacing foundation vents in stucco walls

[@eponymousIme]

9:30: What kind of caulking should I use? I know you said it's up to us; but aren't there different kinds for different uses/environments? I don't mind spending the $$ for the right stuff.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Excellent question, Sikaflex 1 A, It's a polyurethane adhesive sealant. and the strongest I know of.😉

[@imaginenonn37]

like 3 years ago, I checked out a video of yours because i wanted to fix 2 holes in my stucco. Although I have absolutely no interest in getting into the field or any projects to work on, Ive watched over like 100 of your videos since then. I just like your passion of helping others and the attention to detail. I am sure it helps everyone perfect the craft and step their game up all around the world. definite inspiration. keep it up

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Leo Dude, man, I sho nuff like your style, thank you. Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to experts

[@mercoid]

LeoPshop .... I had to do some patch work on my stucco home recently. Same as you, I can’t get enough of these videos. It’s just a pleasure to watch a master at work, and doing my own project has increased my appreciation for this skill tremendously.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Leo and Mercoid, You two are now my newest and bestest pals, thank you Live long and plaster, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense tips

[@charlescarlson1290]

That was a homey video. Love the presentation-though it was a bit scattered! I definitely loved the improved audio. The topic is a bit esoteric, but it was exactly what I was looking for since I’m about ready to replace a vent that was holed by someone way back when, probably around 1976, when they put in a gas pipe. Such is life in a 100 year old house. Thanks, your family is a cute addition, and I hope things are going well.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@charlescarlson1290 Howdy Charles, thank you all is well, happy to assist.

[@robloxmaniacdanceandshake7871]

Salut Kirk... So knowlegeable... Every single video is jam packed with fantastic information...You guys couldn't bore us with a video on brushes, floats and Trawls... Great work, that house looked fantastic...

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Roblox, man, I like your style, makes it all worthwhile. Live long and Plaster Stucco Stuff by the plasterer who can fix any disaster

[@atman5230]

That was funny about the house owner who had installed the vents upside down making the rain water go inside.Good video with good sound quality.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Atta Boy Atman, thank you, I've been known to do some goofy stuff myself. Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to experts

[@mduar1000]

You're a beast at your craft my man. Stucco finish looks perfect

[@StuccoPlastering]

Atta Boy Woosh dude, thank you Live long and Plaster Stucco Stuff by the plasterer who can fix any disaster

[@DogDadBuilds]

Thank you sir! I love your videos and they’ve been super helpful on my home stucco repairs. You’re the man 🤘🏼

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thank you big dog😉

[@lloydferguson1018]

Hi Kirk, Great video! I have all the problems you showed with the rusted out mesh letting rodents in and had no idea how they were installed. Wish I had seen this two years ago before I had house painted. I would have liked to see the details of how you mud the vents in and finish the edges. Do you tape over the vents or how do you keep the mud off of them. Is there another video that shows this. Thanks again and keep up the great service you provide showing how a true professional does things.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Lloyd Dude, Have no fearmy brother. Fact is they also make these louvered vents as just covers also, so buy your size and screw them into your wall covering the exact area, they still work like a charm done this way, when screwed on just the surface I recommend caulking on the top and edges FYI, with new vents and or windows, stucco can usually be wiped off even the next day, but if you keep getting stucco on the same frames or vents, this causes etching, and each time it's more difficult to remove, I advise covering for this reason alone. Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to experts

[@lloydferguson1018]

Thanks, You make the recessed ones look so nice that I almost hate to do surface mount.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Lloyd, no doubt the real new vents versus covers are better. However, with the right caulking and installation, the cover can be as effective and even look as good. Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to experts

[@russellmartin2705]

Cool glasses vent replacing stucco dude. You have it all. 😎

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Russel, thank you, lots of dust with this breakout, got to protect the eyeballs. Live long and plaster Answers to life’s stucco and plastering questions

[@jimsjacob]

Another great vid, Kirk! I would have liked to see you stucco them in, but like you said, I’m sure there’s lots of video content already covering that. Thanks and stucco on!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning James, your right, we do have many videos showing this I try not to repeat too many things done in the past , but instaed add to them. Live long and plaster Plastering and repair tips for your home

[@StuccoPlastering]

Happy independence day James, yes I have seen these the nail on louvered vents and refer them before going this route in this video. However the homeowner of this home was a perfectionist and wished them all to match well without being an eyesore, as the video shows there was a lot going on here, thus he made the right call. Live long and plaster Do’s and don’t of plastering’s leading experts

[@jimsjacob]

Well they do look great. I had a girlfriend long ago who’s vents were all kicked in and the cat would come and go through them. One night when going downstairs for a glass of water, I walked right past a skunk that was in the house eating from the cats dish. LOL! Walked right past it and stopped dead in my tracks. “Did I just see what I thought I just saw”?? I waited until it was done and it walked right out the house, through the garage and back out the vent. I told her she needed to get those repaired! Still makes me laugh when I think about it.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hey James, skunks are smelly but cute, but the rats are worse as their droppings cause respiratory issues. Both can live, just not with me. Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to experts

[@serge.crispino418]

Great Video Kirk. Lots of great beer in Australia if You where to ever come here to visit I will happily buy You a Pitcher (Jug) hahaha .... LLAP.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Serge, thank you my friend, I'd love to see Austrailia, here the weather and scenery are perfect. Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to experts

[@michelelanni9205]

What a beautiful colour

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Michele, this was the homeowners choice of color. He did have at least 20, 12 X 12 samples which were delivered to him to view at no cost by La Habra stucco before he made his decision. I'll bet most folks didn't know any of the cement companies will send you free color samples just by asking, why, great question, glad you asked, they want your business. Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to experts

[@michelelanni9205]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc. thanks for the tip i did not know that I can tell you here in montreal they make you pay for samples

[@decodemodern]

Kirk I have a question, I have these exact vents in my 1970s stucco house, but they are located above the sill plate and floor joist. The backside of these vents actually goes into (touches) the fiberglass bat insulation in the stud bays, meaning they are letting the moisture and elements directly into the insulation. As a result wherever I have these vents, the stud bays and insulations around those vent locations are completely rotted. Is this simply an incorrect installation? Is my best course of action to just block them off? I don't think their current position is providing any ventilation for the crawlspace. Thank you in advance, master Kirk!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Cant you crawl under the hose and remove the foolishly placed installation? Sure, there may be bugs as in spiders, cover up or pay someone to do it, as to let it go, you will pay someone to repair a lot of wood rot. Maintenance brother. If you see something done wrong and know this to be, Fix it. 💃

[@Shawn-xr8bq]

Glad to see you have a N95 respirator.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Shawn Dude, hate to say this out loud but, my son bought this for me as I have been too ignorant to realize what all the toxic dust was doing to me for close to 40 years, my immune system seamed to be too strong for my own good, thus taken for granted. Shame on me. Live long and Plaster Stucco Stuff by the plasterer who can fix any disaster

[@SmallHomeFilms]

Great video! I've really enjoyed watching your tips over the years. I just have 2 quick questions with this one: 1. How does water go around the vents? It appears that the vents are simply placed on the outside of the paper, caulked and stucco'd over. In other videos, you've seem to be more concerned about water being channeled properly with the under/over approach to adding in paper. 2. Why don't the walls of that house have weep screeds at the bottom? I thought it was pretty much mandatory for stucco walls to have that, but is there another way? One additional idea: can you do a video of adding a hole to your house, perhaps to add a bathroom vent or an outlet or something? I'd like to know how to do that properly. Keep up the great work and thank you!

[@dannyg.781]

Great video as always. It's nice your son helps you and buys you a beer. :)

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Daniel, now that's a fact, plus it's always nice to relax with family and friends. Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to experts

[@willsachs]

Hell of a job guys! You forgot to leave color coat residue all over the new vents though. Really great explanation but no LOUUUUUU sighting in a LOUUUUU-VER video. lol

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy William we did indeed forget to leave the residue on the vents and the rest of the sidewalks, we'll have to adjust on the next one. Big Luuuu, he was there incognito, as I'am not to keen on mixing cement plaster myself, funny Luuu loves that job. Live long and plaster Answers to life’s stucco and plastering questions

[@jaycutts8054]

Good video, nice knee pads, that reminds me to watch ' The Road Warrior' mad max 👍

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jay Cutts, the knee pad was ugly but my bestest pal this day. Live long and plaster Plastering and repair tips for your home

[@melisanyo_0]

Hey Kirk do you need a inspection to install vent on a old house. Or just have to make sure it water proof

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Josy, no you don't need a permit to replace vents, at least not in our area. Yes, most importantly is breakout and use of a strong adhesive sealant caulking is necessary. Live long and plaster Answers to life’s stucco and plastering questions

[@prismbladez4982]

After viewing your KZbin video on stucco vents, I have a question. Are stucco vents installed primarily to ventilate the crawlspace foundation? Is it possible to see slab foundations with these types of stucco vents? If yes, what is the purpose of the venting? The location of the stucco vents in this video suggest it is a slab foundation, but I cannot tell for sure. Thanks!!

[@grantryan9591]

Kirkman ,super plaster - save the planet from bad stucco.🤓

[@StuccoPlastering]

Evening Grant we're doing just that, one video at a time. Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering for the beginner’s to experts

[@melisanyo_0]

Alright thanks Kirk I also had another question but not sure if you have time ..am working all over L.A but I dont have a license is it hard to get it. as a stucco SPECIALIST. You as a expert we look up to your videos can you give us detail and thanks

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Jose, they have classes that can help you with that question, Basically, the easy way is to take two classes, usually on Saturday and Sunday, then take the test on laws and knowledge. cost for the training course? not certain, the cost to schedule a test to get a contractors license. Also not sure as I just went to the test and took it in Sacrument. Live long and Plaster Stucco Stuff by the plasterer who can fix any disaster

[@DriverDude100]

Good work. I would share a pitcher of beer with you and crew.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Ozone dude, no teasing brother. As a rule I only drink when I'm by myself or with a friend. Live long and plaster Answers to life’s stucco and plastering questions

[@billiamc1969]

I love the batman costume!!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Bee friendly Dude will be dressing like Ironman next week. I'm curious if I can plaster in a steel suit. Live long and plaster Answers to life’s stucco and plastering questions

[@Ernie23777]

Is it possible to install the vents on the stucco walls with stucco screws. I know it’s not ideal but would it be okay?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Morning Friend, it would not only be, Okay it would be much better with screws.

[@macplastering]

In site i have seen these types of things upside down

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Mac Daddy Plastering, I did too about five months ago, at first I thought he was just pulling a prank at me, but they were nailed on with 16- penny nails wa all had a good laugh then fixed them. Live long and Plaster Stucco Stuff by the plasterer who can fix any disaster

[@giant1545]

Love you guys

[@StuccoPlastering]

Atta boy Giant Dude, we appresheate the love. Live long and Plaster Stucco Stuff by the plasterer who can fix any disaster

[@jpramos5959]

Hi Kirk, why so many vents? Thank you.

[@StuccoPlastering]

To prevent mold and fungus under one’s home, air circulation is necessary

[@motolyleable]

Hey how much roughly u charge per meter for plaster from Australia here ?? Here rough $35p/m

[@mynameisalin2948]

Really? ... that's the price for building a house here in Romania ....How i love my country -.-

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Lyle, I have never charged per yard or foot, but by instead, by acess, working conditions, complexity and so on. Personally, the same old stuff is not my cup of tea, give me a really complex situation that requires a ton of complexities any day to a box home. Such as the turn of the century face of a three-story architectural masterpiece we start next week. Live long and Plaster Stucco Stuff by the plasterer who can fix any disaster

[@relaxonetrackatatime]

Kirk and team keep up the great work. I own a stucco home in upstate NY that I can’t get anyone to work on it. There was one company but they only stucco new construction with the foamed backer. There aren’t a ton of old stucco houses left in Rochester and we own an English Tudor style. The batons are rotted, chimney has settled pulling wall away and exposing third floor windows to water damage. We recently went to get a window quote and since the window frames need replacing, we had 2 major window companies turn us down. Basically they over quote or don’t call us back to give us the quote is what is happening. I appreciate all the videos as I have to do all my own work.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Dizzle dude, If it were me I'd keep calling folks, there's always someone willing to accept work, many have no ways to put food on the table like you and me except to take on tough jobs. FYI, often chimneys will tend to sink an 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch as they are substantial, "heavier" than the home and in one spot, the efforts of 50 or more years to an average chimney will often separate them from homes. This is normal. As the rain falls homes lift, but this can't be measured, when dryer condition return they settle, this causes cracking, again quite normal. Live long and plaster Plastering and repair tips for your home

[@relaxonetrackatatime]

Thanks for the advice. I will keep trying to call around, just get discouraged by people that want easy jobs, don't we all. lol.

[@martymarfishhunt3622]

Are those vents found at Home Depot?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Fish dude, yes, in fact, thats where I bought them. Live long and plaster, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense plastering tips

[@gantz4u]

@@StuccoPlastering Not where I`m at in Texas. Home depot will show you a pic but not in store or available for online order. The vents they have in stock are all cheapo stuff for wood construction. The masonry building supply yard doesn't carry anything similar either. Lowe's has them for online order here but not in store. Both CMI and Gibraltar manufacture a similar vent. Home Depot lists Gibraltar which is strange them having inventory near Kirk in my opinion since Gibraltar is a new york based corp. and CMI is based out of California so the gas doesn't make sense. CMI's website shows them available for order directly to the masses with a minimum qty of 25. Both lowe's and CMI list them as model# FV146G. Home depot lists them as Gibraltar building industries with model# FV146B. Both using the same model #. The B vs G indicates bonderized vs. Galvanized. Both Will pop on google search using keywords "steel foundation vent" in google image. Also found some on Ebay one time for a better deal that came in a lowe's shipping box. I use these vents specifically because Kirk uses them and I learned from Kirk So you think CMI would throw him a sponsorship deal and send him some vents.

[@jstincone516]

Hey Kirk! Enjoy your vid's. I need some advice, I know it's off topic, but could use some help. I tried sending you a message with photos on Facebook, but you never responded..now I'm trying to figure out how to upload pics on here and I'm having a hard time. Is there another place I can message you and be able to send pics to? Thanks in advance..

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Cone Dude, sorry, I don't check social sites for messages as there are too many. [e-mail] Live long and plaster, Sharing stucco secrets and or common sense tips

[@wownig]

Nice

[@StuccoPlastering]

Thanks

[@saulgoodman2018]

Why put a vent in in the first place?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Lord Baal dude, that my friend is a good question, if no air circulation, the underside of ones home will grow mold, fungus which leads to rot, termite and the rest of the critter gang. Sort of like venting a roof. Take, for example, a 40 years roofing shingles job, with no ventilation the interior usually would bake under the sunshine heat of most summers, thus the roof shingles last half the time they were designed for. Live long and plaster Answers to life’s stucco and plastering questions

[@lizardman1303]

U look like homelander

[@StuccoPlastering]

LOL, that works my friend as society says, he's good-looking looking unlike yours truly.

[@chyps9186]

First again !!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Atta boy Chyp Silva, indeed you are, you my friend must have a stucco home, cheers, Live long and plaster Answers to life’s stucco and plastering questions

[@Guardducks]

Kirk go back to your old slogan, c- ya on the next one sounds better.

[@melisanyo_0]

guardduck25 lol

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy Guard Duck Dude, I may just do thaat, as I'm getting bored with the live long and plaster, myself. Live long and Plaster Stucco Stuff by the plasterer who can fix any disaster