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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Is It Required? A Guide to Stucco Weep Screed Building Codes In the hierarchy of stucco components, the Weep Screed is often the most misunderstood. Is it just a piece of trim? Is it optional? Why do old homes lack one? The short answer: […]
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. How to Repair & Replace Damaged Stucco Weep Screed: A Comprehensive Guide The weep screed is the hardest working component of your stucco system. It sits at the impact zone—right at the bottom of the wall where weed whackers, moisture, and soil contact do
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. The 4-Inch Rule: Optimizing Weep Screed Clearance for Moisture Management If there is one detail that causes more catastrophic damage to Southern California homes than any other, it is improper weep screed clearance. Many homeowners—and unfortunately, many landscapers and concrete contractors—view the gap at
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Retrofitting Weep Screed on Older Homes: A Surgical Guide If your home was built before the mid-1970s, it likely has “buried stucco.” The exterior plaster runs straight down past the foundation and into the soil. While this was common practice decades ago, we now
Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. The Gap at the Bottom: Sealing the Weep Screed Without Rotting Your Home One of the most common panic calls we receive comes from homeowners inspecting their perimeter: “There is a huge gap between the metal at the bottom of my wall and the
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. The Ventilation Gap: Integrating Weep Screed with Rainscreens In high-performance home building, “Rainscreen” systems are becoming the gold standard, especially in coastal zones like Dana Point and Malibu where moisture load is high. A rainscreen places a physical drainage mat (a 3D mesh) behind
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Weep screed, a vital component in stucco systems, can be challenging to source due to its specialized nature. This guide aims to provide detailed insights into purchasing weep screed, focusing on types, applications, sourcing options, and expert recommendations. Understanding Weep Screed Weep screed, typically installed at the base of stucco walls, facilitates moisture drainage. Its
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Navigating Vertical Weep Screed Installations: Best Practices and Considerations In a perfect world, foundations are flat, and weep screed runs in a straight, uninterrupted horizontal line. In Southern California, however, we build on hills. From Laguna Beach to the Hollywood Hills, “Stepped Foundations” are
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Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. The Missing Link: The Implications of Stucco Without Weep Screed If your home was built in Southern California before the mid-1970s, there is a high probability that your stucco wall simply disappears into the dirt. There is no metal flashing, no visible line—just cement
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Stucco Weep Screed Code Requirements Explained Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Understanding the building codes related to stucco weep screed is not just for inspectors—it is crucial for homeowners who want to avoid rot. The Weep Screed is the exit strategy for moisture in your walls. Without it, water
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