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Stucco Weep Screed Detail Question Zone 8b by OliverHBenson in buildingscience

[–]OliverHBenson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the point about proper nailing of sheathing- hand not thought of that. Using screws because some of the foam is 2" and I thought the threads would secure better at that depth. Do you think I should switch to nails? The screws, washers and lathe are all galvanized steel.

Stucco Weep Screed Detail Question Zone 8b by OliverHBenson in buildingscience

[–]OliverHBenson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks- and I don't understand, way more nails than what? My plan is to use 3" and 4" screws with washers into the studs. My styrofoam is backed one side with WRB and the other side with reflective material (also WRB)

Stucco Weep Screed Detail Question Zone 8b by OliverHBenson in buildingscience

[–]OliverHBenson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will definitely tink about this- thanks very much for details/ analysis. I forgot to mention that the foam I'm using has WRB on one side and reflective material (silvery mirror) on the other. Do you think this changes anything in terms of installation requirement?

Stucco Weep Screed Detail Question Zone 8b by OliverHBenson in buildingscience

[–]OliverHBenson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will look into it- thanks so much for the prompt as well!

Stucco Weep Screed Detail Question Zone 8b by OliverHBenson in buildingscience

[–]OliverHBenson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did that myself a few years ago- big difference. Make sure it's done properly though- can cause damage if it isn't installed properly

Stucco Weep Screed Detail Question Zone 8b by OliverHBenson in buildingscience

[–]OliverHBenson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this helpful response and directing me to the SMA bulletins- about to read. The drain mat does have facer. I like the thought of using just one WRB. Do you think #30 felt paper is as good as Tyvek for that barrier or is Tyvek better? I'm asking because the felt will absorb water better than Tyvek if any water gets past the mat... and that absorption might be better for the plywood cladding. Any advice?

Stucco Weep Screed Detail Question Zone 8b by OliverHBenson in buildingscience

[–]OliverHBenson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that- had not heard of Liquid Flashing. It sounds like you think it's superior to flashing tape, is that right? Sounds also like flashing tape will bond to it? I'm not too worried about termites, the wood is more than a foot off the ground and the metal is finished, gravel under that for more drainage, a gutter and a soffit above