dealcatcher
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I like the look of a smooth stucco or smooth plaster retaining wall with a stain to match the exterior of the house. Will this finish hold up against pressure on the wall?
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Smooth Stucco/Plaster OK for Retaining Wall?
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Is your wall a retaining wall though? Just wondering if all this pressure and water runoff is going to cause cracking issues with the stucco.
irvinehomeshopper
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I have 500 lineal feet of my property block wall done in Venetian smooth plaster. It patinas beautifully.
dealcatcher
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irvinehomeshopper said:I have 500 lineal feet of my property block wall done in Venetian smooth plaster. It patinas beautifully.
Is your wall a retaining wall though? Just wondering if all this pressure and water runoff is going to cause cracking issues with the stucco.
irvinerealtor
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I agree with the contractor that for a retaining wall, you'll likely get buckling from a retaining wall that size. Soil (esp. topsoil) has a surprising amount of movement to it, swelling and shrinking, expanding and contracting due to water, temperature and organics.
While I like the look of the smooth stucco, as well, I think you'd be best served to go with more conventional solutions.
I have a similar situation and we allow some of our vines to provide cover.
-IR2
While I like the look of the smooth stucco, as well, I think you'd be best served to go with more conventional solutions.
I have a similar situation and we allow some of our vines to provide cover.
-IR2
dealcatcher
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Most landscapers are saying it won't be an issue if you do it right. The proper way is to water proof the rear, french drain the back, gravel, w/ an engineer and city permit.