Stucco help again

[NJinspector]

This was not an inspection, but a house being built in my neighborhood. I could not help but stop by and take a couple of pictures.

I am still new at this, but shouldnt they have termination beads or expansion joints at the side of the windows? What about cap flashing at the top?

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[mthomas1]

If that's stucco over lath over housewrap, with no bond-break between the stucco and the housewrap, and you believe Joe Lstiburek, they have bigger problems than that:

http:///www.buildingscience.com/documents/primers/bsp-063-water-managed-wall-systems/attachment_download/file

[StevenT]

There should be a 1/2" - 3/4" expansion joint around the window frames.

[davidlord]

I atteneted a FABI conf and Lstiburek was the presenter for the entire day. I think thats the first time I actually stayed in class the whole day.

Its like having Dennis Miller teach you about building science.

[stuccoman]

No backer rod and sealant joints around the windows. ASTM spec and most window mfgr. spec.

Stucco before the sheet rock is hung is a good way to have alot more cracks. Not only from the nailing of the rock but the house adjusting to the weight.

2 layers of moisture barrier as others have mentioned.

Control joints/expansion joints.

The basecote looks real thin!