Builder's Guide to Stucco Lath & Plaster

by Max Schwartz and Max Schwarts & Contributing Editor Walter F. Pruter

Covers every aspect of design, construction and repair... Plaster base (lath) and flashing Mixing and application basics Plaster finishes and how to achieve them Decorative plaster work: implants, molds, etc. Structural, thermal, water-resistant and acoustic properties of cement plaster Scaffolding and safety Cost estimating Typical causes of plaster failure, and remedies Repair and maintenance of stucco

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1889892726
• ISBN13: 9781889892726
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.4" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Great Stucco/Concrete Info for Homeowners

The book is well organized and provides detailed pictures to demonstrate different methods. It is informative without being too technical. It's a good buy.

Great for learning more details on stucco

I had a basic understanding of stucco and was looking for more in depth info. I didn't see many newer books out there on stucco. I found this book very helpful. Covers materials, techniques, and gives references/history. Great illustrations.

Enthusiastically recommended as reference and "how-to" resource.

Written by expert civil and mechanical engineer Max Schwartz, Builder's Guide to Stucco Lath & Plaster is an in-depth manual especially for field professionals to plaster base (lath) and stucco's use as a versatile exterior finish. Chapters cover mixing and application basics, decorative plaster work, assorted properties of plaster from structural to thermal, cost estimating, typical causes and remedies of plaster failure, and more. Step-by-step instructions, black-and-white illustrations, and a CD-ROM filled with files in Adobe Acrobat format round out this all-purpose, user-friendly guide enthusiastically recommended as reference and "how-to" resource.

Most complete plaster book yet.

Is it ironic that I just laid this book down so that I could write this review? I am rereading the chapter on finish as I prepare to apply several hundred pounds of finish tomorrow morning. I would highly recommend this book to any plasterer. I looked for the most comprehensive book I could find on plaster and I finally found it!