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Stucco Champions

Moisture Control & Waterproofing

Deep dives into weep screeds, flashing, and drainage. Learn how to prevent dry rot, identify rust, and keep your home’s envelope sealed against the elements.

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Fixing Rust Stains and Corroded Wire Lath

Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Fixing Stucco Rust Stains: Is It Surface Damage or Structural Decay? Seeing an orange or brown streak running down your freshly patched stucco is a homeowner’s nightmare. In Southern California, where coastal salt air accelerates corrosion, rust stains are more than just an eyesore—they […]

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Should You Replace Rusty Weep Screed? What Homeowners Need to Know

Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Should You Replace Rusty Weep Screed? A Technical Assessment In the coastal and high-humidity zones of Southern California, rust at the foundation line is a common sight. This corrosion attacks the Weep Screed, the critical metal flashing responsible for draining moisture from your stucco

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A professional technical infographic from Stucco Champions titled "Can Tyvek Really Protect Your Stucco? What Experts Say," showing two side-by-side illustrations: the left features a contractor pointing to a functioning Tyvek barrier repelling water droplets, while the right shows a worried technician next to a moldy, cracked wall with internal water leakage.

Can Tyvek Really Protect Your Stucco? What Experts Say

Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Can You Stucco Over Tyvek? A Guide to Housewrap Compatibility One of the most common questions we receive from homeowners and owner-builders is: “Can I use Tyvek as my waterproof barrier under stucco?” The short answer is: Yes, but never alone. Tyvek is a

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10 minute vs 60 minute stucco paper comparison showing weather resistive barrier options for proper weep screed drainage protection

10 Minute vs 60 Minute Stucco Paper: What Homeowners Should Know

Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Understanding 10-Minute vs. 60-Minute Stucco Paper: What Homeowners Should Know When investing in a stucco system, most homeowners focus on the final finish—whether it’s smooth, sand, or dash. But what truly determines how long your stucco holds up isn’t just how it looks; it’s

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A professional technical infographic from Stucco Champions titled "What Homeowners Need to Know Before Starting Stucco Work," featuring a contractor presenting a four-point checklist—Permits, Prep Work, Weather, and Choosing a Contractor—to a couple, with a thought bubble indicating budget and schedule planning.

What Is a Weep Screed and Why Does It Matter in Stucco Installations?

Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. What Is a Weep Screed? The Critical Drainage Component Explained When planning a stucco project, most homeowners focus on the finish texture and the color. However, the most important component of your exterior wall is one you barely notice: the Weep Screed. This simple

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Stucco Champions contractor demonstrating the difference between corroded rusty lath and new corrosion-resistant wire mesh.

Corrosion Resistant Lath for Stucco: What It Is and Why It Matters

Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. Galvanized Steel Mesh for Stucco: Why It Matters and How It’s Used If stucco is the skin of your home, then galvanized steel mesh is the skeleton. Also known as “metal lath,” this grid is what physically holds the thousands of pounds of cement

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Two layer paper method protecting homes from moisture showing sacrificial layer and primary barrier for weep screed drainage integration

How the Two Layer Paper Method Protects Your Home From Moisture

Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. The Two-Layer Paper Method: How We Waterproof Your Home There is an old saying in the lathing trade: “The paper is the house; the stucco is just the coat.” Stucco is a porous material. It absorbs water like a sponge during a heavy rainstorm.

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Safe stucco application showing moisture meter testing on cinder block walls after rain to ensure proper weather barrier and weep screed installation

How to Safely Apply Stucco Base Coat Cinder Block After Rain | Stucco Champions

Written by Stucco Champions — Southern California’s Authority on Exterior Plastering. The Rain Delay: Applying Stucco Base Coat to Cinder Block After a Storm In Southern California, our rainy season is short but intense. For homeowners and contractors mid-project, a soaked cinder block wall presents a critical decision: Do we apply the scratch coat now,

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