A & D Plastering Co
C35| D39TORRANCE, CA 90504
(310) 538 1577View profileLicensed under Class C-35 (Lathing and Plastering)
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Get matched with a licensed proPlaster and stucco in Torrance must bond to lath, cure in layers and shed water. Synthetic one-coat systems behave differently from traditional three-coat work, and the wrong choice on an old building can trap moisture.
Cracks follow movement joints — or the lack of them. Ask where the contractor places control joints on large walls and how they integrate with windows.
Color in the finish coat is harder to patch than paint. Integral color samples should be approved in outdoor light, not under garage fluorescents.
Class C-35 (Lathing and Plastering) covers lathing and plastering — the CSLB scope for cement plaster, interior plaster and related work. Drywall is a separate classification. Expansion joints in long stucco walls prevent random cracking, and joint layout should be on the plan before lath goes up.
Contractors hold an active Class C-35 (Lathing and Plastering) licence at a Torrance address. New stucco often needs inspection by Building and Safety Division at lath and sometimes at scratch coat. Kick-out flashing at roof-to-stucco intersections prevents water running behind the cladding, and it should be installed before lath. Keep sprinklers off fresh stucco for the cure window because direct spray erodes the cement face.
The register cannot tell you whether a crew wets curing coats in summer heat. Ask what they do when temperatures exceed manufacturer limits. Stucco at deck-to-wall joints needs a reglet or counter-flashing, not caulk alone, to keep water out of the assembly.
Synthetic stucco systems require manufacturer-trained applicators for warranty. Ask which system brand is specified and whether the crew is certified for that brand. Payment should track inspection milestones in Torrance, not calendar dates alone, so you can verify plastering stucco progress before each draw. Payment should track inspection milestones in Torrance, not calendar dates alone, so you can verify plastering stucco progress before each draw.
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Get matched with a licensed proClass C-35 (Lathing and Plastering) covers plaster and stucco. Drywall board installation is Class C-9. Many remodels need both trades sequentially.
The register shows 6 with an active Class C-35 (Lathing and Plastering) licence at a Torrance address, and 327 across Los Angeles County.
Substantial resurfacing or changes to weather barrier may require permits through Building and Safety Division. Patch work may be exempt — confirm scope.
Rapid drying, missing joints, or movement in the substrate are frequent causes. Curing protocol should be in the contract.
A fog coat unifies color on cement plaster. Ask whether it is included when you are patching large areas on an existing wall.