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Sat, Feb 17, 07 at 13:32
| Hello, we still have ugly blue foam rigid insulation on our concrete kneewall on the foundation of a walk-out basement addition we had built three years ago. I am looking for any Fairly Easy ideas on how to cover this foam. Someone mentioned a special stucco-type process, but that was very involved and did not sound like fun. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks |
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- Posted by mightyanvil (My Page) on Sat, Feb 17, 07 at 14:46
| A synthetic stucco finish on polystyrene foam insulation is called Exterior Insulation & Finish System (EIFS). Contemplating how to do it yourself has caused this insulation to be exposed to UV radiation for far too long. It's losing it's R value as we discuss it. Hire a pro and it will look good, last a long time and be done in a day. |
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- Posted by rjoh878646 (My Page) on Sat, Feb 17, 07 at 15:10
| Quikcrete makes a foundation coating product hjust for your application. I found a link to their website with instructions. It should be a easy DIY project |
Here is a link that might be useful: quikcrete
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- Posted by mightyanvil (My Page) on Sat, Feb 17, 07 at 19:36
| Note that the powdery deterioration due to exposure from the sun must be removed from the insulation before applying the coating. I really don't recommend the use this kind of material by a do-it-yourselfer but good luck with it. |
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- Posted by mightyanvil (My Page) on Sat, Feb 17, 07 at 22:53
| Note that the powdery deterioration due to exposure from the sun must be removed from the insulation before applying the coating. I really don't recommend the use this kind of material by a do-it-yourselfer but good luck with it. |
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- Posted by mightyanvil (My Page) on Sun, Feb 18, 07 at 8:46
| Don't make me say it again! LOL |
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- Posted by sierraeast (My Page) on Wed, Feb 21, 07 at 10:25
| Pete and repeat went across the bridge. Pete fell off. Who was left? |
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