Drywall or plastering near an interior skylight 

Due to extreme heat in terribly hot summers, the plaster inside the light well has peeled off down to the sheet rock. The sheet rock edges even browned a bit due to getting so hot. I’ve added a shade sail inside to keep the heat from damaging my motorized skylight blinds. What type of plaster do you recommend for high heat? Should I plaster over the sheet rock or add some type of wood paneling? Probably 160 degrees in the light well in hottest season.

that particular repair is very common here (Eastern US) and especially common in commercial offices. many of the buildings we service have flat roofs with embedded skylights. the skylight surrounds are often a point of entry for roof moisture where the membranes or flashing and drainage aren't new. thanks for this one. very helpful.

Hey Gil, you’re spoiling me old buddy! Thanks for the bone and have a groovy day! Kirk Giordano plastering

Hey Cyclist dude, glad to be of help. I may not know beans about electricity or plumbing but man, I know plaster and stucco. Glad you got some tips that I just take for granted after all these years in. Sort of makes me glad my son Jason forced me to start explaining what we do or camera, I remember telling Jason, (I don’t even like my picture to be taken, therefore you are not going to get me in front of your camera.) Have a groovy evening. Kirk Giordano Plastering

Great stuff man great stuff I'm a contractor name is louis I'm 28 I have done a lot plaster and stucco I just enjoy your videos man oh man can't describe to you I go to sleep watching your videos man you remind me of my ex boss the guy who thought me all this you sound just like him he past away last year his name ray walker but anyways the way you explain things great tips man wow and wow thanks

Hey Kirk, I am enjoying these vids. I am a builder/ construction manager of several decades, ( longer than I want to think about)( semi retired now) and seeing these vids take me back to when plaster was the "thing to do" on interior walls. ( I worked in mostly commercial construction.)I remember thinking a lot of times when adding on to hospitals or other commercial buildings, a lot of the existing finish was plaster, and of course we were installing type x drywall in the new additions. But that plaster was I always thought a superior product. We used it a lot on exterior soffits, round columns etc.. but the vast majority of the walls was drywall tape and mud. I remember spefically having a difficult time finding qualified tradesmen to do plaster work. (where you at I wander??) Done a few house remodels where we were tying in or patching back plaster, and again, I always thinking gee, the plaster is superior in quality and performance to the drywall. I can see you obviously know what you are doing,. your experience and craftsmanship shine through in these vids, ( btw, thanks for making them) Now I would like some advise , I got a older house that is empty , and I intend to take my time to remodel. This house has probably first generation drywall, which I will completely remove during the remodel. Anyway, I was thinking of going back with plaster walls and ceilings where applicable. I do not want any paper face products in this remodel for interior finishes,, I am sick of drywall, I have seen to much of it in my life. So in your expert opinion ( see how I am patting you on the back so I can get some free advise there?) What would you recommend? Assemblies, materials, product etc. I want something durable, sturdy, shows quality and is there to stay. What would Kirk do? nck

Hey Kirk thanks a lot for all the videos. Hey are really helping me as a finish carpenter trying to learn the ins and outs of plastering on my own house. I may not have seen it but I was wondering why there was no corner bead put on to cover the seam of the old plaster and the new repair on the corner? Really thanks a lot for the videos they have been a lifesaver.

Always learning with Mr Giordano :D

What if use fast set tapping mud.

As always great video thank you

J.Daniels on its way