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Hello To All,
A 2 story house built in 2002 after the 2001 FBC became effective.  
First floor walls are poured concrete and second floor walls are frame 
with OSB sub-siding, Tyvek, wire lath with an under coating of what 
appears to be 1 or 2 coats of plaster.  Both 1st and 2nd floor walls 
have what appears to be a stucco finish, that was painted.  The 2nd 
floor walls have no expansion joints and no weep screed.  The homeowners 
have complainted to the builder about water intrusion from wind driven 
rains.  After tropical storm Fay, stalled in our area for several day, 
while dumping several inches of rain, the homeowner removed some 
sections of drywall on the 2nd floor exterior walls.  There is extension 
water damage to the sub-siding and damage to some wall studs. 
During a meeting with the builder and the homeowner, I handed the 
builder a copy of code 2504.2 Exterior Lathing and Plastering, a copy of 
ASTM C 926 and ASTM C 1063, and some pages from the Portland Cement 
Association's "Plaster/Stucco Manuel".  The builder stated he was not 
obligated to the ASTM requirements because he applied a decorative 
cementitious finish in lieu of stucco.  I ask for the name of 
manufacturer, but he refused to provide that information.  He simply 
stated he was not require to install expansion joints and weep screed, 
although he is now on homes he is presently building. 
My questions include, what or who determines if a product is stucco or 
decorative cementitious finish and no matter what the exterior finish 
may be, wouldn't the requirements of expansion joints and weep creed, 
still be required?
Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Jack Wingo
Melbourne Beach, FL
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