What is EZ Bead?
What is EZ Bead?
EZ BEAD is a rigid PVC casing bead with a flexible expansion flange and bond breaking tape that allows the installer to correctly space the casing from the dissimilar surface. This allows the joint to be immediately caulked saving time, labor and sealant due to the consistent depths.
What is a casing bead in construction?
Expanded flange casing bead or plaster stop Used as a stucco/plaster stop to provide a screed edge and protective finish trim while terminating plaster or thin stone in a clear, straight line at doors, windows, and other openings.
What is a casing bead?
Description: Casing Bead is an Expanded Flange Square Galvanized Casing designed as a universal plaster and stucco stop that simplifies and enhances the finishing of Stucco surfaces.
What is corner bead?
Corner bead is used in drywall finishing for two reasons: to stabilize and reinforce corners and to cover the visible seam between the two separate drywall boards, creating a seamless 90-degree angle. Corner bead is typically only used on outside corners because it’s vulnerable to wear and tear.
What is a plaster stop?
Plaster stop bead provides a straight accurate line, it is used to reinforce the plaster or render on its edge. Plaster stop bead is designed as a universal plaster stop used at wall ends, door and window openings to make a neat, flush frame.
What is a stucco stop?
Metal Foundation Sill Screed forms a straight-line stucco stop and prevents stucco from coming in contact with damp earth. It helps disperse water and meets FHA requirements.
What is the easiest corner bead to use?
The most common and least expensive corner bead is galvanized metal. Easily applied with your choice of nails, screws, staples, compound or adhesive, it resists rust and stands up well to minor abuse once installed.
What is better vinyl or metal corner bead?
Vinyl beads are inarguably superior to metal beads in two important ways: vinyl is dent-resistant and rust-proof.
Where should stucco control joints be placed?
per ASTM C 1063 – recommends that Control Joints be used to delineate stucco areas not greater than 144 sq. ft., or at maximum distance of 18 feet between Control Joints. Further – Structa Wire advises that the installation of control joints should fully comply with recommendations set forth in ASTM C 1063.
How often do you need stucco control joints?
Stucco does not require expansion/contraction joints (also called control joints) when directly applied to concrete, concrete block, or other masonry, except where there is a change from one material to another.