Stucco facelift
Warrenton, Virginia

Unpainted stucco re-coated:

top of the chimneyin Warrenton, Virginia.

The top of the chimney was in better shape than most we see, but still needed a re-do.

Flashing was over the stucco not

Flashing was over the stucco, not under the stucco. A space was cut off above the old flashing for a new "S" flashing.

flashing is like a little roof over the flashing.

S flashing is like a little roof over the flashing. flashing is covered with lath and filled in. lumber.

Drip band on the chimney.

Space for flashing is filled is and chimney has a thin basecoat put on. We formed the drip band with styrofoam and filled it in.

Chimney crown is sloped for water to run off.

Crown is finish coated and sloped for water to run off. We embedded quarters in the top.

the three ships that discovered Jamestown

One of The quarters shows the three ships that discovered Jamestown: The Discovery, The Godspeed, and the Susan Constant.

I remember the names from fourth grade Virginia history.

base coat is put on with a lot of flex con in the mortar.

The house had never been painted, so no need to chip. There were a few sloppy patches. A thin base coat is put on with a lot of flex con in the mortar to assure a good bond.

white portland cement, white lime, and white sand.

Finish coat is white portland cement, white lime, and white sand. A natural white.

Stucco in Warrenton, Virginia

Just like new again.