Hello all,
I would like to build a stucco privacy wall around my property. Mainly the back yard and sides of the house. I need a little help on construction methods. Can someone lead me in the right direction? Possibly a web site spelling out the details on building such a wall. I'm looking for a wall height of about 6' - 7'.
Thanks in advance
Hi,
We will glad to help, but we'll need some information about what are you calling a Stucco privacy wall
You can build a wall with concrete, bricks, blocks, and after you can put stucco on it.
Other question: did you confirm with your Building department if you can build such a wall?
Best
I am also considering building a stucco wall around our house. We live in the East Mountain area of Albuquerque, NM and we have a cattle fence on the property line, but we would like a wall closer to the house to protect our dogs from coyote attack.
I only know a little bit about building walls. The first question to answer is building material. I'm planning on using concrete block. I'm guessing that this will be the best value in the strength vs. cost trade off.
The second question is what is the best size footer. This would be easily answered in a basic construction book, or by a local building supply center. I don't know a lot about construction, but I do know that you don't want to skimp in this area, because it will affect the life of your wall.
You should also find out about what level you should place a footer to avoid problems from freezing ground (if this is an issue in your area).
I don't think it's all that difficult to lay block, as long as you recognize that your physical strength will be a major factor in how much you can acomplish in a given time frame. Start in the corners, and repeat these words in your mind until it becomes a mantra, plumb and level, plumb and level, plumb and level.... Also, you should be sure to learn how much mortar to use with each block, so you get a good bond.
You'll also run into a problem with keeping fresh mortar and stucco if you plan to work by yourself. It might get expensive to rent a cement mixer for the amount of time it will take to do this as a do-it-yourself project.
It's popular in our area to build windows in walls using things like metal wagon wheels and other unique framing material. We also plan on adding niches, ledges, and embedded hook to display and hang decorative artwork. Wer can get away with that in our area because New Mexicans are drawn to both art and unique, quirky design.
Hope this helps
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