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Expert advice on stucco repair, maintenance, and protecting your property.
Stucco Weep Screed Building Codes: A Homeowner's Guide
Learn the essential building codes for stucco weep screeds, including the 4-inch/2-inch clearance rules and proper WRB overlap to protect your home.
January 18, 2024 · 3 min read
Weep Screed Dimensions and Material Options for Stucco
Explore standard weep screed dimensions, flange sizes, and material options like PVC and galvanized steel for proper stucco installation.
January 18, 2024 · 3 min read
Understanding Weep Screed Holes: Why You Should Never Plug Them
Weep screed holes are critical for stucco water management. Learn why caulking them causes rot and how to properly address missing drainage.
January 18, 2024 · 4 min read
Rusty Weep Screed: Causes, Warning Signs & Correct Stucco Repair
Learn why weep screed rusts, what rust stains mean, how soil, irrigation, blocked drainage, corrosion, and WRB laps affect repairs, and when replacement is needed.
January 18, 2024 · 3 min read
Plaster Stop and Casing Bead in Stucco: Clean Edges, Gaps & Sealant Details
Understand stucco plaster stop/casing bead: where it belongs, where it should not replace weep screed, how it creates clean terminations, and why sealant gaps and corrosion resistance matter.
January 18, 2024 · 3 min read
Stucco Movement Joints for Additions, Floor Lines & Material Changes
Learn where stucco movement joints matter most: additions, floor lines, dissimilar materials, existing construction joints, sealant joints, lath breaks, and remodel transitions.
January 18, 2024 · 3 min read
Stucco Control Joint Code Guide: ASTM C1063 Panel Limits Explained
Understand ASTM C1063 stucco control joint rules: 144 sq ft wall panels, 100 sq ft ceiling/curved panels, 18 ft maximum spacing, 2.5:1 ratio, lath separation, and designer layout responsibility.
January 18, 2024 · 3 min read
Control Joints vs Expansion Joints in Stucco: Purpose, Repairs & Mistakes
Learn the practical difference between stucco control joints and expansion joints, why lath must stop at joints, when repairs need sealant or stucco work, and common homeowner mistakes.
January 18, 2024 · 3 min read
Where to Place Stucco Control Joints: Windows, Corners, Gables & Large Walls
Plan stucco control joint placement around windows, doors, corners, gables, floor lines, dissimilar materials, large wall panels, and architectural reveals while respecting ASTM C1063 limits.
January 18, 2024 · 3 min read