STUCCO INSPECTION: 3 Things To Look

[@terencelively5815]

Lol at the end of this video, "the dog in me" 🤣

[@GreenBuildingNetwork]

Unfortunately, the Geico commercial did it first

[@lrc87290]

Great video. I don't know a lot about stucco but I guess I'm a building science nerd because I recognized your quote (If it can't dry it will die). Grew up in Delco moved to OCNJ. In Pa I think if you buy a stucco house it's customary to get a stucco inspection, seems like south Jersey not so much. What do you think of a wood sheathed building, 15lbs felt apply Hardie backer and durarock directly to it. Then I guess stucco directly to that? Like I said I don't know that much but I'm watching a project in progress. Thanks for the video

[@GreenBuildingNetwork]

Thanks for watching, and the kind words! The hardie backer sounds like an unnecessary step - stucco is usually done over wire lath in 3 coats happening over the housewrap. The flaw in this is there’s usually poorly detailed drainage. . The couple times we’ve done stucco over wood, we used a wrb called hydrogap SA (self adhered) and then a drainage plane called Slicker MAX. Both products are from Benjamin Obdyke. The slicker max is a drainage plane with a felt like layer that keeps it from clogging during stucco install

[@lrc87290]

@@GreenBuildingNetwork Thanks for the reply. I am continuing to watch this project. Their job site and some of their work practices don't inspire confidence. I guess time will tell.

[@susanp6057]

I believe I have a serious problem. My house was built in 1930. There is no weep screed on the house it just goes down to the ground. In 2020 I had it re-stuccoed. 5 months later after the first rain since the re-stucco showed dark staining appearing over the front of my house and 1 side of the house. I'm in Los Angeles county in California and I cant seem to find someone that has knowledge or has the moister tester that I hear about. Some come by and say paint over it. Supposed its moisture. I wish I could send you a picture.

[@GreenBuildingNetwork]

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[@casey2282]

You're wrong at the 4:30 mark. You have no way of knowing in that instance whether that particular wall will drain. If it was done properly, the bottom screed was placed on top of 2 layers of paper. It would then drain just fine. As far as expansion joints go, their presence won't make or break a stucco system.

[@GreenBuildingNetwork]

@@casey2282 While not strictly "necessary", a rainscreen is highly recommended when applying stucco, as it significantly improves the wall's ability to drain moisture and dry out, preventing potential issues like mold growth and structural damage by creating a ventilation gap behind the stucco. As for expansion joints, they’re not a make or break, but they’re good practice and can be an indicator of how the installer handled the rest.

[@josephsiegel7084]

EIFS is like what coolers are made of. Stucco is not the same stuff.

[@GreenBuildingNetwork]

Agreed - in our area they're installed by the same trades. This house was EIFS at the bays and traditional stucco at the rest. Both were prematurely failing.

[@katelanders1]

Stucco.. more like yucko!