Stucco: Beyond the Basics
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and able to recognize the critical components required for a functional cement plaster assembly or building enclosure system regarding water and air infiltration.
- Assess the options for stucco designs with the related risk due to environmental factors for the structure.
- Explain the importance of proper design and installation practices for a stucco exterior that will perform as intended for the building owner.
- Determine available options and make design decisions through case studies of successful and failed projects using stucco.
Credits:
This course will cover lath, flashing and cement plaster (stucco) with a focus on successful designs as well as failures from field investigations that we should all be learning from. Designers will be shown options that are proven to work as well as options that repeatedly present problems. Designers and contractors will learn about industry standards and how they can help or be used to hurt you.
Photo courtesy of Stucco Manufacturers Association
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Mark Fowler was first a licensed plastering contractor in 1983, became a technical consultant for three trade associations, has written two manuals on stucco, and has been a project manager for an architectural firm specializing in building envelopes. He has also served as an expert witness for wall and ceiling work in defect litigation trails. |
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A national non-profit trade association incorporated in 1957 to educate, train and promote industry standards of lath and plaster, including cement based stucco. The SMA is made up of manufacturers, dealers, contractors and consultants. SMA is an organizational member of ASTM and ACI. The SMA is recognized as the national voice of stucco industry regarding acceptable industry practices for designing and installing stucco. |
