How to inspect your weep screed drainage
Weep screed is the metal strip at the base of your stucco wall that drains moisture out of the system. Checking it once a year catches the most common cause of stucco failure at the foundation line.
What you'll learn
- What weep screed is and where to find it
- How to check whether the drainage gap is open
- Signs that the weep screed has corroded and needs replacement
- How to clear minor debris from the drainage path
Step by step
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