Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Thinking about using stucco for your new home? Unfortunately, the conventional way stucco is installed is exactly the problem. Stucco acts as a sponge, and therefore any surface behind it is getting soaked, there's no way around it. If this surface is unable to dry, water is going to accumulate and make its way inside causing mold and rot, exacerbated by vapor drive during the warm months. We need a couple of air gaps/drainage planes that will facilitate the drying process.

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00:00 Introduction
01:22 Old Stucco Homes
02:02 Ideal Stucco Wall Detail (Delta Vent SA + Exterior Rockwool + SureCavity)
03:08 Budget Stucco Wall Detail (ZIP + Delta Dry & Lath)
03:52 Window Sill Detail
04:49 Window Head Detail
05:17 Stucco Alternative