How To Put Wood Siding On Stucco

It is important to work on only one wall at a time when applying stucco over wood.

How to put wood siding on stucco.

The best method involves installing strapping structural wood framing fastened through the existing stucco to the studs. Use only the amount needed for each layer to prevent the excess material from hardening. Vinyl siding is manufactured to your specifications of color slat size and thickness and can be quickly installed once the exterior walls of your home are prepared. Begin by nailing 15 pound roofing felt on to the wood.

Applying stucco over your existing wood siding is a great way to cover up wood that is looking old and worn or simply to give your home a new look. Cover the wood siding with roofing felt nailed in place with roofing nails. Mix the dry stucco material with water according to the manufacturer s directions. Prior to installing the siding the window door and corner treatments must be secured to the furring strips using 1 2 inch to 3 4 inch wood screws.

Pre drill holes in the furring strips about 8 inches apart. Begin at the bottom of the wall and overlap each top edge as you move up the surface. Install one quarter inch lath around the base of the home where the first layer of hardiplank will be installed. Use 2 by 4 inch strips made from treated wood because stucco being a masonry product can absorb moisture and transfer it to the furring strips.

The wood needs to be properly covered so it can support and take the weight of the mortar used for stucco. Lap or vinyl siding begins flush with the sill. This allows us to nail the hardie boards and trims to the strapping which is a level and structural fastening surface. Continue until all the wood has been covered by the felt.

Stucco is usually more expensive to install than vinyl siding because of the labor involved in making sure the product is properly mixed placed and painted. While holding the strip in place on the stucco wall insert concrete screws through the holes and into the stucco using a hammer drill. This will help to level the boards and hold them at the correct angle while you install them.