Insulated Siding Over Stucco
Insulated vinyl siding is more expensive at 5 00 to 12 00 per sq.
Insulated siding over stucco. Beyond removal to assess and repair rot damage sections of the wall where stucco is bulging or otherwise out of square may need to be removed in order to get an even fastening. So i definitely would prefer the help of a professional. Stucco on average goes as high as 14 50 per sq. Behind this skin is a layer of expanded polystyrene eps that is form fitted to the stepped siding profile of the vinyl.
Installed than non insulated at 3 50 to 7 00 per sq. Furring strips are required when installing vinyl or lap siding over the surface of a stucco wall. Prep the wall to keep bits of stucco from falling between the new siding and the old stucco scrape away loose or crumbling debris from cracks in the stucco and roughly patch the cracks with mortar. Installing siding over existing stucco does not give us a chance to identify underlying rot issues so if you have any concerns a full removal could be your best bet.
To install siding over the stucco you ll have to first attach furring strips to the exterior walls. The insulation is glued in place for a permanent connection. Like you said you can install siding over the stucco. Yet the high end insulated vinyl costs about the same as the low end of stucco at 6 00 to 12 00 per sq.
If you are doing that then you need to be sure to use the proper materials. Getting insulation in between the stucco and vinyl siding is a good.