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Well, a couple of things that I have learned in 44 years in construction is 
that I don't know it all and, if I listen, I can learn something new every 
day.  I have to say though that I am unfamiliar with the term "cementitous 
finish" used the way it is here as if it is some sort of recognized system. 
I am familiar somewhat with the term "stucco" and learned a lot in the time 
I spent as a manufacturer's troubleshooter jumping around the Southeast 
resolving application problems for a stucco manufacturer out of Texas.

Now if you would care to be more specific in an identification and 
definition and maybe an example of a "cementitous finish" I would be 
grateful for the education.  As far as I know, we are all in Florida and 
construction is distinctly different in the Southern part -- CMU -- and the 
Northern part.-- wood frame.

There are a number of recognized cement stucco systems and they are not all 
3-coat.  Powerwall, for example (since bought out by Sto) is a 1-coat system 
using only 2.5 lb lath and 3/8" of a fiberglas reinforced, chemically 
modified, Portland Cement based system.  Bonsol's FRS is a similar product. 
Many applicators will use this type of product with a leveling second coat 
all covered with an elastomeric aggregate coat such as Bonsol's Elastocoat. 
It will have the same appearance as an EIFS system but is far, far stronger.

Chandler Knowles
Construction Manager
Pensacola, FL


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Patrick Hoag" <pathoag at cfl.rr.com>
To: "Chandler Knowles" <chandlerknowles at att.net>; 
<codetalk at myfloridacode.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 7:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Florida Code Talk] Cementitious Finish


>I find the title mis-leading. There are distinct differences between
> "cementituous finishes" and stucco. You seem to be speaking of stucco 
> which
> is a three part application.
> ----- Original Message -----