[MassHistPres] (MassHistPres) Stucco Coatings

[James Hadley]

This is a complicated subject. But beware. Much damage has been done to historic buildings thru the use of coatings. Important to verify what the backup for the stucco consists of - masonry, or frame, and what is occurring in the wall. Coatings do not solve the inherent design flaws of the early stucco applications, and they often exacerbate the situation by trapping moisture in the walls.
I'd suggest consulting with an expert, not, at this point, any manufaturers' reps. Look at PreservatiONMASS's website for qualified preservationists.
James Hadley, AIA Chair, Orleans Historical Society  
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  Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 12:52 PM
  Subject: [MassHistPres] (MassHistPres) Stucco Coatings


  The Shirley Historical Commission is looking for technical advice on coatings that might be used on an 85 year old (rough stucco) building surface in our Shirley Center Local Historic District.

  The building in question is the former,' Center School', a small, neo-gothic elementary school which will be adaptively re-used by the Shirley Council On Aging  to serve as a Senior Center.  Over time, cracks, patches of spalling stucco, and fenestration changes have been repaired with less than total success.  The Commission is being asked to permit 'painting', in order to unify the visual appearance of the building.

  We are currently holding up the Application for COA pending a technical review of appropriate coatings (stains etc.) which might be used.  We would appreciate any advice from MassHistPres on the problem.  Thanks.

  Don Reed, Chair
  Shirley Historical Commission
  Shirley Center Historic District Commission


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