Waterproofing concrete foundations below grade permanently

[@marcleblanc7021]

Why The Grace membrane is so important on this? Isn't the 2 layers of black paper sufficient? That must be 5 to 8k just on Grace. But this is why I like watching you guys. You do the right thing no matter what!!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Marc, I can't remember costs but indeed it cost some serious dough. I do remember we didn't get sued for water intrusion. Also, one can't use paper as there is no way to attach the paper over concrete, Cheers, and thank you for those choice kind words. We are waterproofing experts.🕵🏼

[@marcleblanc7021]

@StuccoPlastering I figured it did. But it came out so nice. Maybe you can answer this for me. What is the difference from plaster sand and playground sand? Here, we do not have big plaster yards. So getting plaster sand is not something you come by easily. I notice the plaster sand sort of looks alot like dirt.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Any sand will work as long as it's cleaned and free of sea salts. Some sands are cleaner and finer like Olimpia and Felton, which most plastering yards carry and sell. 👨🏻‍🏫

[@marcleblanc7021]

@StuccoPlastering Ok. Thank you, sir.

[@StuccoPlastering]

@@marcleblanc7021 no worries

[@royb2251]

Kirk & Jay are Royalty in the stucco application world and I doubt,is my guess,they require any waterproof knowledge after years in that field of work. I imagine Kirk has forgotten what the average person knows and no I don’t know Kirk or Jay personally. I’ve watched a lot of their vids and they’re the real thing. PRO’s doesn’t cover it .EXPERT 👍🏻applicators.Keep ‘em comin’ guys . You’re the best 👍🏻

[@StuccoPlastering]

Good morning Roy, you my friend are too kind, thank you.👨🏻‍🔬

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hi Will, I have used at least 50 boxes of this stuff (Grace vycor -Self-adhered flashing) and it can be a real drag especially in hot weather. I prefer not to use it especially in the hot sun. The best time is early morning and with 2 guys. I have not tried a roller. Have a great weekend. Kirk Giordano plastering

[@jiznicko5671]

Kirk Giordano plastering Inc.Hi should i use certain type of primer and is necessary used the torch. plz

[@willpmack]

A wooden roller might help you out with applying the adhesive backed membrane.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Hey Mborbon, no we didn't use a primer on this wall. But its new concrete and I pressure washed it with 3,000 psi. That kind of pressure washing to newly poured concrete foundation walls get the dirt and moss off therefor the membrane should adhere well. Of course if you’re not certain you can always do both. Best wishes and have a great day! Kirk Giordano plastering

[@genecarden780]

ALL concrete and masonry surfaces along with denseglas gold absolutely require primer for Grace self adhered membranes. Also it is required that the membrane is rolled with a hand roller. Without primer and rolling the membrane will fail prematurely. It WILL fall off the wall just as the below grade did. I have done many large projects where a Grace field rep will inspect the installation to certify their guarantee. The first 2 things that will get the guarantee denied is not priming and not rolling Both are critical to an acceptable installation. Also it appears you used vycor and bituthene. Why? They are not the same thing.

[@omarnaja508]

You are pressure washing the walls in order to have a clean place for the membrane to adhere ?

[@StuccoPlastering]

Exzackory, my friend, it's important these walls are clean enough to eat off before trying to adhere any peal and stick., including the Grace, Ice, and water shield.

[@StuccoPlastering]

hey Skydiver, great question, you must be in the trade. An up coming video will show, I scratched just the OSB area and allowed it to set about a week before going back to apply the brown coat. Kirk giordano Plastering

[@genecarden780]

You seemed to have omitted 2 critical steps when installing Grace self adhered membranes. 1. Primer. Absolutely required for concrete and all masonry. Also on denseglas 2. Rolling the membrane with a hand roller. Either one of these will result in failure of the membrane. And renders the Grace guarantee void. I have installed hundreds if not thousands of rolls of Grace products. Nant under the scrutiny of Grace tech reps due to the sheer size of the project.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy gene, Au contraire mon frère, The primer is clear when dry and not viable. Thus, who says I didn't use the primer? Just the last names will do. 👮🏼‍♂️ FYI, I'm not sure how I've been in business all these years without your advice?🥊

[@genecarden780]

@@StuccoPlastering Giordano is the last name.🤣🤣🤣YOU said it. In your reply to Mborbon you said: No we didn’t use a primer on this wall.But it is new concrete. And I pressure washed it……… I was responding to this reply.

[@genecarden780]

@@StuccoPlastering look I have been a wateroofing expert for over 40 years. I have seen hundreds of plasterers. In fact for a long time we were the exclusive installers of waterproofing for a few large plastering companies.I know enough and have seen enough to know you are a legitimate plaster expert.In fact I watch your videos because it is very difficult to find someone who does quality work and I admire that. When I comment it is not” you don’t know what you are doing” . It is someone that is an expert waterproofer and who also does very high quality work telling you how an expert does the waterproofing. If you didn’t do quality work I would not bother. The fact is you can’t be expected to be an expert of 2 different trades. Yes as a plasterer you have to understand waterproofing. But understanding it and being an expert are not the same.

[@StuccoPlastering]

Dammit, Gene, I'm an applicator, not an engineer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKuVdqOdoKatb7c/. Lighten up brother the fact is I'm a subject matter expert, in too many subjects.🧞‍♂

[@GalaxyGamer-sz2hi]

Suns out guns out!

[@StuccoPlastering]

Howdy G Schilly, I can see clearly now, the rain is gone, I can see all the obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind, It's gonna be a bright, bright, bright Sun-Shining day. Live long and Plaster Kirk Giordano’s plastering and stucco wisdom videos

[@GalaxyGamer-sz2hi]

Love your videos! Do you have a mesh anti-fracture membrane video?