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Expert advice on stucco repair, maintenance, and protecting your property.
Concrete Placement Near Stucco: Clearances and Compliance
Understand the code clearances required when pouring concrete near stucco weep screeds, including isolation joints and screed lift procedures.
January 19, 2024 · 3 min read
Understanding Stucco Weep Screed Building Codes
Learn why a weep screed is mandatory for wood-framed stucco homes, what clearances are required by code, and how to identify moisture risks.
January 19, 2024 · 3 min read
How to Repair and Replace Damaged Stucco Weep Screed
Learn the professional protocol for repairing and replacing damaged stucco weep screeds, including crucial waterproofing shingle laps and lath integration.
January 19, 2024 · 3 min read
Stucco Clearance Above Grade: The 4-Inch and 2-Inch Weep Screed Rule
California code wants the weep screed at the bottom of your stucco at least 4 inches above soil and 2 inches above paving. Here is why, how planters, sprinklers, and new patios break the rule, and how to fix a buried screed.
January 19, 2024 · 7 min read
Retrofitting Weep Screed on Older Homes: A Professional Guide
Learn the proper surgical method for retrofitting weep screeds on older homes to manage foundation moisture. Expert insights on shingle laps and clearances.
January 18, 2024 · 3 min read
Understanding the Weep Screed Gap: Maintenance and Pests
Learn why the gap under your weep screed exists, why caulking weep holes is forbidden, and how to manage the gap properly without trapping water.
January 18, 2024 · 3 min read
Integrating Weep Screed with Rainscreens in Stucco Systems
Learn how to properly size your weep screed ground width when integrating a rainscreen drainage mat into your stucco assembly.
January 18, 2024 · 3 min read
Guide to Selecting and Purchasing Weep Screed for Stucco Systems
Learn how to source the right weep screed for your stucco system with our detailed purchasing guide. Ensure a compliant installation process.
January 18, 2024 · 2 min read
Best Practices for Stepped Foundation Weep Screed Installations
Learn how to handle weep screed installations on stepped foundations to maintain continuous drainage and code compliance.
January 18, 2024 · 3 min read