Interpretation #7755

Published June 02, 2016

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Code Version
2014
Code
RESIDENT
Code Description
Chapter
Section
703.2
Topic
Paper backed lath application

Question

Is it the intent of FRC-703.2 in regards to water resistant barrier when applying STUCCO over exterior wood sheathing that paper-back lathe CAN NOT be applied directly to exterior sheathing like it used be to be in previous code editions. But instead paper-back lathe must be applied over an additional layer of water resistant barrier .Such as house wrap, 15# felt, etc.

Answer Published 06/02/2016 at 7:32 AM

Yes, that is correct

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