Lath Flashcards
What is the tolerance for the installation of all weep screed, casing, and “J” metal straight & level
No Tolerance
Corners of the weep screed are to be ______ cut and _________ to match the corner aid.
- Miter
- Clipped
Install weep screed, casing, or “J” metal at all stucco
Termination points
__________ weep screed is to be installed at all shear wall locations.
FHA #9
___________ weep screed is to be installed at all non-shear wall locations.
FHA #7
Install _____” casing around all gable vents and caulk entire perimeter.
3/8”
Install _______” casing at all garage returns walls (plate to stem).
3/8”
Install _______” casing at all exterior door openings, the header piece is to extend 1” past each leg (both sides).
1-3/8”
The stucco TradePartner® is responsible to install ____________ behind any non-accessibletub or shower (SheaHomes is to provide batt insulation).
Insulation
Install grade 60 minute “D” vapor barrier on all homes. The vapor barrier is to be installed with a min. ____” _________ _________ ________ and a min. _____” __________ ________ _________. The first two rows of vapor barrier (from bottom) are to be installed behind the window moist stop material.
- 6” (horizontal) head lap
- 12” (vertical) end lap
Install ___________ at all parapet walls. Install over the entire top of the wall and wrapdown both sides a min. ________”.
- Bituthane
- 4”
Install bituthane at all _________ window locations and ledges ____” or deeper. Thebituthane is installed under the window moist stop, wrapped up all side walls a min.4”, and lapped over the front of the wall a min. of 4”.
- Recessed
- 6”
Verify that the moist stop, bituthane, and grade “D” vapor barrier are installed tightly in to the corners at all __________ windows and _________ locations.
- recessed
- ledge
Install _______”- ________ gauge wire over 1.5 lb. tongue & groove foam board.
- 1”
- 20 guage
Install standard foam tightly utilizing the interlocking ________ & __________.
tongue & groove
Foam is to be installed ______________ with the sheets staggered at the joints.
horizontally
Foam is to be installed tight to the window frames (max. _____” gap).
1/4”
Foam is to be installed tight to the eave blocks (max. ______” gap).
1/4”
Foam is to terminate directly on top of the _____-______ at all mopboard locations.
Z-Bar
All non-tongue & groove joints are to be _______, ____________, or ____________ per the local municipality guidelines.
Taped, caulked, or covered
Install ______” R-tech® foam or equivalent at all attic areas (standard foam is not acceptable at attic areas). All joints are to have solid 2x backing both vertically and horizontally (joints are to be cut at existing backing). All non-tongue & groove seams and gaps that exceed ____” are to be sealed using R-tech® tape or equivalent only (this also includes gaps at barge blocks).
- 1”
- 1/4”
Wire to be installed with a min. ____” horizontal head lap and a min. ____” vertical end lap.
- 3”
- 6”
All wire is to be stapled off ____” OC at the perimeter and ______” OC in the field.
- 6”
- 6”
The staples should not be set deeper than _____” below the surface of the foam.
3/8”
Do not install nails or staples closer than ________” (two fingers) to the edge of any window frame. Do not allow nails or staples to penetrate into the window flange.
2”
Nails or staples are required to have a min. ____” penetration into a solid wood surface(OSB or plywood is not considered a solid material).
3/4”
Install __________ ___________ ___________ (min. 4”x 4”) at the top corners of all door, and at all corners of window openings (not required when pop-outs are installed).
expanded metal butterflies
What is the tolerance for using any butterflies other than diamond mesh metal?
No tolerance
What is the tolerance for pop-outs to be plumb, level and square?
No tolerance
Install metal corner aid on all exposed _______ (90° angles).
Edges
All corner aid is to be held out _______” from the lath to allow proper _________________ behind the metal.
- 3/8”
- consolidation
Soffits ___________” or wider are to have a diamond mesh metal on the entire horizontal surface.
12”
Install a min. ____ gauge, galvanized diamond mesh metal at all stone veneer locations.
18
__________ all gaps and penetrations in the foam (electric, plumbing, gas, etc.).
Seal
All recessed windows are to be _________ tested to ensure no leaks.
water
Caulk all weep screed to the bottom plate with an __________ __________. No tolerance on shrinkage or gaps.
approved caulking
Seal weep screed at all non-accessible areas prior to installing the _________ _________ (tubs, showers, etc.).
Vapor barrier
Staples on the inside of the home that penetrate the vapor barrier, or miss the studs are to be completely sealed using an approved _____________ (latex caulk in not acceptable).
Caulking
All damaged or torn vapor barrier is to be repaired and sealed using an approved _________ (latex painters caulk is not acceptable).
Caulking
The stucco TradePartner® is responsible to inspect the inside of the home after the lath has been stapled off. They are to inspect all electrical wires, plumbing lines, and freon lines for staple penetrations. Any damage is to be identified by marking the area on the floor and notifying the Shea Homes superintendent immediately. If a water line is penetrated, the water is to be shut off to the house.
