If you’re working on a stucco project and wondering which weep screed to use, the answer depends on the type of stucco system you’re installing. The two most common systems, three-coat stucco and one-coat stucco, require different weep screeds to function correctly. Here’s what you need to know:The Right Weep Screed for Your Stucco SystemThree-Coat […]
It’s quite common to come across a layer of black paper when starting a new stucco project or when you start renovating a stucco home and this paper is usually found behind the base and finish coats of the stucco, hidden underneath the layers. This particular layer is crucial for maintaining the integrity and functionality of […]
Home Depot has a huge selection of different nails and among the hundreds of thousands of nails, there are one that you can use for stucco too. They will usually have nails for nailing off stucco wire, you just need to know what type of nail to look for!Roofing Nails:Roofing nails are the most common […]
If you have stucco on your home and noticed that a window is starting to leak or maybe has been leaking for awhile, then you will definitely want to find out what the problem is and how to go about fixing it. I have fixed many windows with this same exact scenario and it is usually […]
Maybe you know about stucco control joints and now you even want to put them in the wall somewhere, but you are stumped as to where to place them on the wall. This article will go into many of the details that you need to consider.Large, Rectangular Shaped Walls…Large rectangular walls with minimal breaks in […]
Maybe you are familiar with control joints, in regards to stucco walls and you have read up on them a little bit and ask yourself the question, are they necessary? This is not really a yes or no question, as there are a few variables involved that maycontribute to the answer.Do I Need To Use […]
Stucco control joints help to break up the wall and can also give you a unique look, while helping with shrinkage cracking. There are specific codes that you must adhere to though if you have building permits pulled for your project. On a side not, I am a huge fan of control joints myself, as they […]
Stucco can be one of the best looking finishes on the exterior of a home, if it is done properly, but larger walls should be broken up with control joints (also referred to as expansion joints) in order to not only be code compliant, but to also help mitigate cracking issues. In this article, we will […]
There are many different elements that make up the stucco process and when we look at the lathing portion of that system, there are even more confusing elements involved like plaster stop. So, what is plaster stop and what is it used for? That is what this article is all about, so let’s take a deep […]
Weep screed that is installed along the bottom of your walls can become rusted out over time and many things can cause this. Some issues that cause these rust spots or areas are not that alarming and can be easily fixed, but other issues can sometimes indicate something bigger at play. Knowing what’s causing the rusting […]
Stucco weep screed is designed to do what the name suggests, “weep” any excess water out of the stucco assembly, below the wall framing and provide a “screed” or a depth gauge for how thick your stucco should be. There have been a number of questions about the holes that are in the weep screed and […]
There are a few different weep screeds out there and they are made from different materials and have different options available, specifically the dimensions. You should know a little bit about the different weep screed dimensions to make sure you order the correct pieces for your project. Let’s get right into it!Standard Weep Screed Dimensions…Standard […]
The building codes do specifically talk about weep screed for stucco and stone applications, and there are a few requirements that you need to be aware of. These codes might be hard to understand for people who don’t work with the material on a daily basis, mainly because they lack a visual aid to them. That’s […]
There are a ton of houses being built nowadays and many more have been built in the past and many of these older homes have been built with no weep screed at the bottom of the walls. You may have just purchased a home that has this exact situation or maybe you’re looking at one that […]
Weep screed is installed along the bottom of stucco walls and is what they were designed for and these will usually run horizontally along the bottom edge of the walls. Is it possible to run a piece of weep screed vertically on the wall, or is it just supposed to be run horizontally? It is true […]
Weep screed is an essential part of all stucco systems and it is usually the first element to be installed on the wall, but actually locating it can be a challenge for some people.Where Can I Buy Weep Screed?You can buy weep screed from two main places, a small or large (chain) home improvement store […]
A question that pops up every now and again is whether you should seal the gap where the weep screed and the foundation meet, or would meet if there is no gap at all. This is really not that common of a question, but, like I mentioned, it does come up from time to time.Can […]
There are a lot of houses and buildings out there that did not have weep screed installed and this could create some potential problems later on, in most cases that “later on” could be right now! This article will go into depth about how to add a weep screed to your existing stucco wall or walls […]
There are lots of different codes and requirements that are needed for stucco and one of those codes is how far away the soil should be from the weep screed, or the bottom of the stucco wall. The answer may not be as simple as just providing a specified measurement though and we will be […]
Tyvek is a great waterproofing membrane and is one of the best materials out there for waterproofing a wall but can you stucco directly over Tyvek wrap? There is a short answer and, of course an explanation, which is part of a larger answer.Can You Apply Stucco Over Tyvek?The short answer is, yes you can […]
