Framing & StructuralQuestion 357 of 700
Where three-coat stucco terminates at a window, door, or dissimilar material, what accessory provides a clean, sealed edge?
a.A weep screed only
b.A rafter tie
c.A drip edge on the roof
d.A casing bead (plaster stop) at the termination
Explanation
A casing bead, or plaster stop, gives stucco a finished, gauged edge where it terminates against openings or other materials and creates a location to seal against water intrusion. A weep screed is used at the wall base, a rafter tie is a roof member, and a roof drip edge is unrelated to a wall stucco termination.
Law Reference: 2025 CA Residential Code §R703.7.3Practice all 700 questions free — no signup required.
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