Patching and Plastering - Repairing gouges in dash coat

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jksweeney
07-23-02, 04:39 PM
My house has a semi-exposed basement. The semi-exposed exterior wall has a light what-appears-to-be-cement dash coat applied (brushed on) over the layer of insulation. The previous owner apparently weed-whacked a little too closely and the dash coat has a number of nasty gouges exposing the insulation layer below. I would like to repair these gouges - what should I buy? Any additional tips/hints?

Thanks in advance!

- Kim

thiggy
07-24-02, 05:57 AM
Are you by any chance describing a Drivit synthetic stucco finish?
What type of insulation has been exposed by the damage?
jksweeney
07-24-02, 07:19 AM
Sigh.....I'm afraid I'm out of my league on this one. The finish "looks" like cement. It's gray, brittle and applied with a brush (large swirls in the finish) for a very thin coat. The exposed "insulation" reminds me of foamcore with a blue covering. (I could take a picture and post that if you think it would help).

jksweeney
07-25-02, 07:07 AM
I've attached a snapshot of the dash coat complete with gouge. Is this a Drivit synthetic stucco finish? Your help isgreatly appreciated!