Stucco - InspectionNews

Jeff Eastman · #1 (**permalink**) 04-12-2007, 10:12 AM

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Jerry Peck · #2 (**permalink**) 04-12-2007, 03:04 PM

The 2" clearance, no.

The foundation weep screed along the foundation, yes.

Proper screed along the brick, yes.

But 2" clearance, no.

Mike Schulz · #3 (**permalink**) 04-12-2007, 04:18 PM

Please put your location in your profile.

Jerry Peck · #4 (**permalink**) 04-12-2007, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warren Alderman

Jerry, why isn't 2 inch clearance needed?

That would just expose framing, or siding, or sheathing, or something.

You need the 2" clearance above a roof, etc., but, for a foundation, you want the stucco/metal lath/paper/paper/sheathing/foundation weep screed to extend over the foundation/wall joint.

With the vertical side, you want the screed to be adjacent to (approximately 1/8" - 1/4" from) the brick/wood/whatever to allow for a caulk joint from the screed to the other material. The stucco is plastered up to and into the screed, leaving the 1/8" - 1/4" joint open to accept the caulk/sealant.