Rusted stucco weep screed

[Matthew K. Klein]

I don't agree that the rust is inconsequential. If you look harder at the picture, you can see that the metal is corroded almost completely through. That kind of corrosion indicates that the problem could be chronic. In which case, other materials behind the area could be involved, including framing if the moisture barrier is missing or inadequate and depending on where the moisture is getting behind the stucco. Further, the moisture appears to be coming out behind the weep screed, which means that it could be behind the moisture barrier if it is present. The water could be coming from pretty much anywhere up the wall. I believe further investigation is definitely needed.

[rsummers]

I wonder if they used the correct nails on the lath maybe some green horn used a couple of non galvanized nails.

[Tim Spargo]

On this I agree my gut wants to agree with Matthew, although a larger picture of the entire wall is needed.

It's only a year old... if there's no other obvious reason, one would need/want to determine if an underlying cause is present.

just .02

[Mary Ann Chiquete]

Thanks, I agree. This is not the only area rusted, this is happening around almost the entire perimeter of the home.

[Gary Farnsworth]

There may be a water intrusion issue higher up on the wall/windows; look higher. A small rust issue may not be of a concern, but this one is larger. Most securing materials and flashings being used are aluminum and/or galvinized. I would go as high as checking guttering/drip edges/window flashings.

[Jae Williams]

Originally Posted by mchiquete

I inspected a home that is only 1 year old. Stucco weep screed is rusted in several areas around perimeter of home.

Seems as though that would indicate that the rust is not inconsequential, but a widespread issue.

Professional is required here...

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

When I look "harder," I see rusted weep-screed. Like Brian said, probably damaged during installation.

Moisture "gets behind" stucco anytime there is moisture present - stucco is porous and absorbs moisture. The weep screed simply directs the moisture away from the interior as it exits the stucco.

[Bob Elliott]

I never get stucco (of course now I will)

Does one just recommend a regular Mason?

Seems more like a plaster type trade.

[Carl A. Brown]

it is it's own animal

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Originally Posted by cbrown1

it is it's own animal

Yep.

Originally Posted by belliott

Does one just recommend a regular Mason?

Like asking a plumber to frame a house.