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How to attach control or expansion joints for stucco walls

Hi folks, in this video I explain what I picked up in the years in my trade about how to attach control or expansion joints for stucco walls.
Usual for residential homes they are not necessary or specced out unless it’s a custom built homes.
I have found that it is better than not to use them these days as the wood is no longer true 2X4’s it’s 3 1/2 X 1 1/2 and many sheer-wall sheathing are still green, thus when these woods dry out they shrink and cause a bit more hairline cracking, again they will expand and shrink along with the rest of the house, I feel today its best to have a few installed.
The rule when we did commercial work was to install them every 10 feet when possible.
I rarely use them on concrete or cider block unless it’s again specced out as concrete unlike wood framing does not expands and shrink enough to make a big difference.

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How to attach control or expansion joints for stucco walls