The stucco contractor has applied the water membrane and expanded galvanized mesh to the walls of our east side Craftsman addition and remodeling project. These are both important features for a quality, long-lasting stucco job. The water membrane keeps moisture from wicking into the wood framing when stucco gets wet. Stucco ‘breathes’ so when it takes up moisture, it lets it back out when weather dries. Galvanized mesh is important to give stucco a positive anchoring system. The mesh is attached well to the wood framing with appropriate galvanized fasteners creating a strong steel mesh in the stucco.
The new door between the kitchen and porch has been installed. It is a lovely fir door with nice Craftsman lines that blends in well with the style of this home. The door has a decorative mantle piece on the exterior reminiscent of many 1920’s doors.
We also have installed a dog door on the porch. This is
a door that the dog can operate to let itself into the porch. It is a good way to let the dog get in out of the weather without having to go outside and deal with doors. The dog door is just to the right of the new screen porch door at the top of the stairs to the porch.
