Martin,
I was not specific or clear in my post (my fault, not yours).
Stucco on block can run down into the ground or to the porch slab.
Stucco on frame should have a weep screed.
Both are referring to "hardcoat" stucco (regular portland cement stucco).
The framing behind the stucco should be at least 6" above the concrete patio (if memory serves me right), with a weep screed overhanging the sheathing/foundation/slab joint, allowing for a 4" termite inspection band, with no stucco.
Be gentle with those whip lashes as I've been sick-but-working all week, with a temperature of (when I got back home): Mon=101.3, Tues=100.6, Wed=102.9, Thurs=100.9, and tonight I'm feeling a bit better, so I haven't taken it (but think it's down closer to 100 again
). Wednesday was a killer day for me though feeling-wise. If I made any major mistakes in my posts here this week I'll blame it on not being fully rational.
I see I made that post on Tuesday, so ...
