Lath

Question 1

What is the tolerance for the installation of all weep screed, casing, and “J” metal straight & level

Answer 1

No Tolerance

Question 2

Corners of the weep screed are to be ______ cut and _________ to match the corner aid.

Answer 2

1. Miter
2. Clipped

Question 3

Install weep screed, casing, or “J” metal at all stucco

Answer 3

Termination points

Question 4

__________ weep screed is to be installed at all shear wall locations.

Answer 4

FHA #9

Question 5

___________ weep screed is to be installed at all non-shear wall locations.

Answer 5

FHA #7

Question 6

Install _____” casing around all gable vents and caulk entire perimeter.

Answer 6

3/8”

Question 7

Install _______” casing at all garage returns walls (plate to stem).

Answer 7

3/8”

Question 8

Install _______” casing at all exterior door openings, the header piece is to extend 1” past each leg (both sides).

Answer 8

1-3/8”

Question 9

The stucco TradePartner® is responsible to install ____________ behind any non-accessibletub or shower (SheaHomes is to provide batt insulation).

Answer 9

Insulation

Question 10

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.

Answer 10

1. 6” (horizontal) head lap
2. 12” (vertical) end lap

Question 11

Install ___________ at all parapet walls. Install over the entire top of the wall and wrapdown both sides a min. ________”.

Answer 11

1. Bituthane
2. 4”

Question 12

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”.

Answer 12

1. Recessed
2. 6”

Question 13

Verify that the moist stop, bituthane, and grade “D” vapor barrier are installed tightly in to the corners at all __________ windows and _________ locations.

Answer 13

1. recessed
2. ledge

Question 14

Install _______”- ________ gauge wire over 1.5 lb. tongue & groove foam board.

Answer 14

1. 1”
2. 20 guage

Question 15

Install standard foam tightly utilizing the interlocking ________ & __________.

Answer 15

tongue & groove

Question 16

Foam is to be installed ______________ with the sheets staggered at the joints.

Answer 16

horizontally

Question 17

Foam is to be installed tight to the window frames (max. _____” gap).

Answer 17

1/4”

Question 18

Foam is to be installed tight to the eave blocks (max. ______” gap).

Answer 18

1/4”

Question 19

Foam is to terminate directly on top of the _____-______ at all mopboard locations.

Answer 19

Z-Bar

Question 20

All non-tongue & groove joints are to be _______, ____________, or ____________ per the local municipality guidelines.

Answer 20

Taped, caulked, or covered

Question 21

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).

Answer 21

1. 1”
2. 1/4”

Question 22

Wire to be installed with a min. ____” horizontal head lap and a min. ____” vertical end lap.

Answer 22

1. 3”
2. 6”

Question 23

All wire is to be stapled off ____” OC at the perimeter and ______” OC in the field.

Answer 23

1. 6”
2. 6”

Question 24

The staples should not be set deeper than _____” below the surface of the foam.

Answer 24

3/8”

Question 25

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.

Answer 25

2”

Question 26

Nails or staples are required to have a min. ____” penetration into a solid wood surface(OSB or plywood is not considered a solid material).

Answer 26

3/4”

Question 27

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).

Answer 27

expanded metal butterflies

Question 28

What is the tolerance for using any butterflies other than diamond mesh metal?

Answer 28

No tolerance

Question 29

What is the tolerance for pop-outs to be plumb, level and square?

Answer 29

No tolerance

Question 30

Install metal corner aid on all exposed _______ (90° angles).

Answer 30

Edges

Question 31

All corner aid is to be held out _______” from the lath to allow proper _________________ behind the metal.

Answer 31

1. 3/8”
2. consolidation

Question 32

Soffits ___________” or wider are to have a diamond mesh metal on the entire horizontal surface.

Answer 32

12”

Question 33

Install a min. ____ gauge, galvanized diamond mesh metal at all stone veneer locations.

Answer 33

18

Question 34

__________ all gaps and penetrations in the foam (electric, plumbing, gas, etc.).

Answer 34

Seal

Question 35

All recessed windows are to be _________ tested to ensure no leaks.

Answer 35

water

Question 36

Caulk all weep screed to the bottom plate with an __________ __________. No tolerance on shrinkage or gaps.

Answer 36

approved caulking

Question 37

Seal weep screed at all non-accessible areas prior to installing the _________ _________ (tubs, showers, etc.).

Answer 37

Vapor barrier

Question 38

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).

Answer 38

Caulking

Question 39

All damaged or torn vapor barrier is to be repaired and sealed using an approved _________ (latex painters caulk is not acceptable).

Answer 39

Caulking

Question 40

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.