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Matt and Kristen apply a custom stucco finish to the exterior of an off-grid power plant building.1:27 To reduce costs, Matt mixes his own stucco using a 3:1 ratio of sand to cement rather than purchasing pre-mixed bags.1:49 Because the bulk sand contains significant aggregate, he manually screens the material using two different sifters to achieve a finer consistency.15:07 The process proves labour-intensive, and an attempt to build a mechanical shaker using a discarded blade fails to improve efficiency.19:15 After applying the mixture to the walls, Matt experiences an eye injury from wet stucco, requiring an emergency rinse.21:22 The resulting finish is rustic rather than smooth, and Matt notes that the surface remains dusty, necessitating a future coat of paint to seal the sand.23:53 The project also includes installing 90-degree metal trim to cover exposed plywood edges on the roof and sealing the wood with a chocolate-coloured stain.12:29 Matt concludes that while the non-traditional application methods were inconsistent, the project serves as a practical learning exercise for future construction.25:13

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