Cement finish on xps foundation insulation
dfvellone
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I’m considering using a surface bonding cement on the xps insulation on my slab edge, but wonder about durability. The insulation doesn’t provide much density in terms of fastening diamond lath or hardware cloth for a bonding surface, and I’m left wondering about the durability of surface bonding cement applied to foam insulation.
Has anyone tried this? Can you attest to longevity?
Thanks, Daniel
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