In today’s Q&A, we’re addressing a question from Brad, about the lifespan of his waterproofing paper behind his stucco. He’s curious about the durability of the original paper that was used and whether the time has come for replacement. It’s a common concern among owners of older stucco homes, and I’m here to shed light […]
Landscaping and stucco can go together well, if planned out and certain precautionary measures are taken. I had a question regarding a planter box that would be located near the stucco wall and the question asked by Lisa was: We are fixing up the garden area in the front yard. There is a flower bed that […]
Stucco cracks are normal and they do happen but a lot of questions I get seem to revolve around how many cracks are too many? This question was sent from Kim and the following question was asked: Our 2-month-old home has cracks in the stucco on all sides. I’ve marked them with tape. There are more […]
I have had many people ask about the gap that is sometimes present between the stucco weep screed and the foundation, especially when plywood or OSB is used on the walls. This question comes from Rafael and the question asked was: I was wondering if I need to fill in the gap between the wall. When […]