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   Jim_K_ | Jul 15, 2000 12:04am | #1

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   If you use cement board properly secured to the framing, then you'd need to tape and basecoat the joints, follow that with a thin layer of basecoat over the entire board to get a smooth surface, and then apply the synthetic. This only addresses finishing techniques, and not waterproofing, etc.

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   Will_Graves | Jul 15, 2000 12:04am | #2

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   Checked the voluminous archives and couldn't find any reference, so I'll risk repeating someone else's question. Spank me if you've heard this one.

   I designed this small building for a synthetic stucco finish, but not an EIFS system. I have posts and beams that project beyond the wall plane about 3/4", so I have no room for foambfoam boardfor a traditional 3-coat, 3/4" stucco application.

   Currently the walls are sheathed with 1/2" CDX ply with TyDX applied over top. Studs are 2 X 6 24" o.c. CDI is glued ano..rDXd.

   I'm considering additional sheathing of 1/4" or 5/16" cement backer board and applying a Dryvit or other type finish on top. This is the best suggestion I've heard from one of the plasterers I spoke to.

   Any advice to getting a thin but durable stucco-like finish that will leave my post and beams exposed? Thanks for any input.

   Puzzled by Plasters in Pittsburgh