Hello, I am a recently retired educator and coach. I learned building trades from my father as I child and worked with him in construction for 8 years building houses from the ground up including plumbing, wiring, concrete, cabinetry, etc. from framing to finish. I have completed my own additions, remodeling, and repairs for the last 30 years. I'm a detail oriented perfectionist that enjoys working with my hands and providing a quality, reasonable service.
Hello, I am a recently retired educator and coach. I learned building trades from my father as I child and worked with him in construction for 8 years building houses from the ground up including plumbing, wiring, concrete, cabinetry, etc. from framing to finish. I have completed my own additions, remodeling, and repairs for the last 30 years. I'm a detail oriented perfectionist that enjoys working with my hands and providing a quality, reasonable service.
We are a family run business for 16 years and have 2 employees and we do sub-contract out depending on size of job. We ask for half up front with a contract signed before starting the job and we offer senior discounts and military discounts. We do commerical jobs and we accept cash and credit cards.
We are a family run business for 16 years and have 2 employees and we do sub-contract out depending on size of job. We ask for half up front with a contract signed before starting the job and we offer senior discounts and military discounts. We do commerical jobs and we accept cash and credit cards.
We are a family run organization that serves all aspects of home remodeling from the small handyman item to the complete home building experience. We can help you from the concept/design to final completion of any home project. We accept cash, checks, credit cards, and offer financing pending approval.
We are a family run organization that serves all aspects of home remodeling from the small handyman item to the complete home building experience. We can help you from the concept/design to final completion of any home project. We accept cash, checks, credit cards, and offer financing pending approval.
New or repair everything from foundation to roof, to pouring sidewalks and driveways, to painting, plumbing, home additions, garages, everything you can imagine.. We do it all
New or repair everything from foundation to roof, to pouring sidewalks and driveways, to painting, plumbing, home additions, garages, everything you can imagine.. We do it all
Ross Construction employees are exsperianced at all phases of the construction and remodeling process. We understand that some phases of the remodeling process can be stressfull. We take pride in a clean jobsite and will go the extra mile to make sure the home/ bussiness owers property is protected and treated with respect.
Ross Construction employees are exsperianced at all phases of the construction and remodeling process. We understand that some phases of the remodeling process can be stressfull. We take pride in a clean jobsite and will go the extra mile to make sure the home/ bussiness owers property is protected and treated with respect.
Been serving the Tri-State area for over 20 years. All work guaranteed with a warranty.
Been serving the Tri-State area for over 20 years. All work guaranteed with a warranty.
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Stucco questions, answered by experts
While you’re having new siding installed, it’s a good time to evaluate what else your home may need. Apply a fresh coat of paint before you add new siding. Gutter maintenance is also a popular choice for people installing board and batten siding. Combining related outdoor tasks can save on labor costs by bundling services and hourly rates.
One of the most significant downsides to stucco is the installation cost, which is higher than that of many other siding options because getting it to look clean and professional is a labor-intensive process. Stucco can also absorb water, making it an unsuitable option for siding in areas that see excessive rainfall. Finally, stucco can crack and chip, especially in extreme weather, and repairs are not only challenging and require help from a professional who does stucco, but can get expensive.
You can apply stucco to wood by wrapping it with grade D waterproof paper, installing trim accessories such as metal lath, control joints, weep screeds, casing beads, and expansion joints, and applying the stucco in three layers. You’ll need a scratch coat, brown coat, and finish coat, all applied with a trowel and screeded with a darby or straight edge. Each should cure for two days before you apply the next one.
You should aim to let stucco dry for at least 48 hours before it rains. While misting new stucco and keeping it moderately moist is important for strength and longevity, uncontrolled exposure to rain can lead to weak stucco that doesn’t bond properly. Rain can also affect the stucco finish and the color unevenly, leaving you with less appealing siding.
A standard drill will work just fine if you’re drilling small holes, and only a few of them. But anything with a diameter larger than 3/8 inch is best done with a hammer drill, since it is stronger, faster, and also makes your drill bits last longer. While you don’t absolutely need a hammer drill for stucco, it is a worthy investment if you think you might drill more holes down the road.
The Hermann, MO homeowners’ guide to stucco services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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