How To Put Wood Siding On Stucco

The best method involves installing strapping structural wood framing fastened through the existing stucco to the studs.

How to put wood siding on stucco.

Begin at the bottom of the wall and overlap each top edge as you move up the surface. It is important to work on only one wall at a time when applying stucco over wood. This will help to level the boards and hold them at the correct angle while you install them. This allows us to nail the hardie boards and trims to the strapping which is a level and structural fastening surface.

Use only the amount needed for each layer to prevent the excess material from hardening. 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. Use siding nails to attach the lath to the wall.

Begin by nailing 15 pound roofing felt on to the wood. Apply a thin coat of stucco to the wire mesh with a flat finishing trowel. 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. Install one quarter inch lath around the base of the home where the first layer of hardiplank will be installed.

Step 1 attach a metal lath as a base. Lap or vinyl siding begins flush with the sill. 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. 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.

Pre drill holes in the furring strips about 8 inches apart. Continue until all the wood has been covered by the felt. Cover the wood siding with roofing felt nailed in place with roofing nails.