Press a pencil through the wood s hole and use the pencil to create a fastener mark on the stucco surface.
How to attach to stucco siding.
Vinyl and other types of siding attach every 16 inches so you ll need vertical furring strips.
Start in one corner and work continually until the area is completed.
Drill two 1 8 inch holes in the stucco wall with a drill and 1 8 inch masonry drill bit where you will be attaching the bracket.
Mark furring strip mounting locations across the length of your exterior stucco wall with a tape measure.
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.
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If you are drilling into a masonry wall only allow the bit to go about 1 2 inch into the wall.
Mark the location of the fastener on the wood s surface with a tape measure and pencil.
When using a stucco lath apply some pressure to force the stucco into the wire mesh for a solid bond on the surface of the home.
Stand a strip of 2 by 3 inch lumber at each mark and use your level to make sure they are perfectly plumb.
Can siding be put over stucco.
Hold the wood against the stucco surface at the desired installation location.
If you are drilling into a frame wall allow the bit to go all the way through the stucco backing.
Thread the exterior grade screws through the item s hanging locations.
How to install siding over stucco walls step 1.
Lap or vinyl siding begins flush with the sill.
Cut and fit 2 by.
Keep using the same motion for the entire surface.
Apply some stucco to the trowel and spread onto the building in circular swipes.