How much does a weep screed cost?

7/8″ x 10′ #7 Foundation Weep Screed at Menards

Is a weep screed necessary?

The question of when a weep screed is required is actually fairly common. It is highly recommended to use one when placing stucco over wood on a house. This is standard when you have a new construction build. They are code enforced and those codes can vary based on counties and states.

When did weep screed become code?

History: The weep screed was invented by an architect working for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) in 1965 and first known as FHA screed. Weep screed was made part of the building code in 1970 with additional requirements added through subsequent code revisions over the years with the latest coming in 2001.

Is a weep screed required for stucco?

Weep screeds are generally only used on walls constructed with wood framing, and are not required on stucco-coated masonry structures or when adhered stone is installed over masonry.

What is a stucco weep screed?

Weep screed is a special piece of metal flashing that runs along the bottom of walls that wicks moisture out of holes that are located at the bottom of the flashing. It hangs below the lower sill plate to ensure that the water wicks past any material that could become damaged by excessive amounts of water.

Why are there holes in weep screed?

It is critical that the drainage/weep holes be This provides an immediate exit point for liquid moisture that drains down the rainscreen drainage plane/drainage mat that cannot be blocked by the stucco or mortar.

How do you bend a weep screed?

Where Two Pieces Of Weep Meet Up:

1. All you need to do to join two pieces of weep screed is to cut a “V” notch out of the bottom piece, so the two pieces can slide together.
2. Bend the outer flange down a little bit so you can slide it under the existing piece of weep.

Is a weep screed necessary for stucco?

What size weep screed do I Need?

The 1985 edition of the UBC states, in Section 4706 (e) of Chapter 47, that: “A minimum 0.021-inch (No. 26 gauge) corrosion-resistant weep screed with a minimum vertical flange of 3’s inches shall be provided at or below the foundation plate line on all exterior stud walls.

What is the purpose of weep screed?

The real purpose of weep screed is to direct any moisture that gets absorbed and wicks out of the stucco below the plate line, where the concrete foundation starts. That is why the bottom of the weep screed hangs down below the sill plate about 1 1/2″.

What is a weep screed for stucco?

The weep screed provides the moisture build-up a place to leave the walls and maintain a dry area under the stucco wall. Keep in mind, if you are installing a new patio, the contractor needs to angle the slap in such a way that it does not block the weep screed.

Where do you put a weep screed on a wall?

A weep screed shall be provided at or below the foundation plate line on all exterior stud walls. The screed shall be placed a minimum of 4 inches above grade and shall be of a type which will allow trapped water, to drain to the exterior of the building.