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Expert advice on stucco repair, maintenance, and protecting your property.
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
How to Repair or Replace Damaged Stucco Weep Screed Without Blocking Drainage
Damaged stucco weep screed is not just a cosmetic issue. Learn when it can be cleaned, when replacement is needed, and how repair work should protect WRB, lath, drainage, and stucco thickness.
February 29, 2024 · 4 min read