I just spoke with the construction manager, who asked if we could install the garage door—or at least the frame—on the back side this weekend. Huh? That hasn’t even been ordered yet. I always assumed that would be done at the end, since it’s not very urgent right now.
Is it impossible to plaster if the frame isn’t installed yet?
First, I won’t be able to manage it over the weekend, and second, I don’t want the frame to get smeared or damaged.
Or would the plasterer have more work if that’s the case?
Is it impossible to plaster if the frame isn’t installed yet?
First, I won’t be able to manage it over the weekend, and second, I don’t want the frame to get smeared or damaged.
Or would the plasterer have more work if that’s the case?
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borderpuschl11 Sep 2017 07:35Hi,
if the door has a rebated frame, it is advantageous to install it, or at least the frame, beforehand. This way, you or whoever is working can finish the reveal up to the frame and create a clean connection to the door. This prevents thermal bridges and air leaks. Plastering over it later will always be noticeable because the final plaster coat is applied in one continuous layer, and patch repairs always look different.
With the base coat plaster, it’s less critical—you can still install the door later and then do the plastering.
if the door has a rebated frame, it is advantageous to install it, or at least the frame, beforehand. This way, you or whoever is working can finish the reveal up to the frame and create a clean connection to the door. This prevents thermal bridges and air leaks. Plastering over it later will always be noticeable because the final plaster coat is applied in one continuous layer, and patch repairs always look different.
With the base coat plaster, it’s less critical—you can still install the door later and then do the plastering.