I have decided to cement the outside of my house in a stucco design. What materials will I need?
i recommend cement mix..the 'just add water' kind. My dad makes railings and when installs them on a sidewalk or concrete stairs, that what he uses. you can go to your local hardware store where they might have some. (home depot, sears, etc.)
First, I think you need to put a special wrap on your existing siding. I am not sure what this would be; ask at your home repair store. Then you have to install a railing on the bottom of the design as a guide and also to keep the cement in a straight edge and also from sliding. I watched a guy cement his house and he constantly put little strips of mesh on the area he was working and slopped more cement over it. I would study up on this first before I begin on a project like this. I think the major obstacle is getting the cement to stick on the surface, it would be discouraging if you cemented a section and the next day it was on the ground in one whole piece.
