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Expert advice on stucco repair, maintenance, and protecting your property.
Does Stucco Come in Different Colors? The Integral Color Guide
Modern stucco uses an integral color system. Learn how pigments are mixed directly into cement or acrylic finishes to create durable, long-lasting exterior colors.
February 29, 2024 · 3 min read
LaHabra Stucco Color Charts: LRV and Pigment Chemistry Guide
Navigate LaHabra Stucco color charts effectively. Understand the difference between standard cement finishes, acrylic finishes, and Light Reflectance Value (LRV).
February 29, 2024 · 2 min read
How to Cut Through Stucco: Tools, Dust Control, and Lath
Learn how to safely cut into stucco for repairs or additions without damaging the surrounding wall or the critical weather-resistant barrier behind it.
February 29, 2024 · 3 min read
What Is a Stucco Weep Screed? Foundation Drainage Explained
The foundation weep screed is a vital component of water management in a stucco system. Learn how it functions to drain moisture and protect your framing.
February 29, 2024 · 3 min read
Traditional 3-Coat Stucco Weep Screed Installation Guide
The foundation weep screed is the primary exit point for moisture in a 3-coat stucco wall. Learn the basics of #7 screed installation, mitering, and ground clearance.
February 29, 2024 · 2 min read
One-Coat Stucco Weep Screed: Proper Sizing for Foam Systems
Using a standard 7/8-inch weep screed on a one-coat stucco system with rigid foam can trap water. Learn why a 1-3/8-inch screed is necessary.
February 29, 2024 · 2 min read
How to Install Weep Screed Around Stairs and Stepped Foundations
Learn the proper techniques for stepping weep screed along stairs and uneven foundations to maintain a continuous, code-compliant stucco drainage plane.
February 29, 2024 · 3 min read
Can Weep Screed Be Installed Vertically? Correct Details for Steps, Returns & Terminations
Weep screed is designed as a horizontal base-of-wall drainage accessory. Learn when vertical trim, step transitions, casing bead, or plaster stop details may be used without confusing them with true weep screed drainage.
February 29, 2024 · 4 min read
Where Can I Buy Weep Screed? Supply Yard, Big-Box & Spec Checklist
Learn where to buy weep screed, when a big-box store may be enough, when a plaster supply yard is safer, and which specifications to verify before installing it on a stucco wall.
February 29, 2024 · 4 min read