Stucco - Doing It Right

Be recognized for your commitment to quality work in stucco installation.

This new educational program is coming soon!

Available in English and Spanish.

Capabilities Unlocked

Identify stucco assembly types

Understand codes and standards

Apply code-approved techniques

Analyze moisture management and continuous insulation benefits.

What You Will Learn

This educational program is aimed at owners, project managers, estimators, superintendents
and forepersons as well as architects and code officials.

Topics Include:

Stucco Codes and Standards
Air, Water and Drainage Management
Substrates
Lathing
ASTM C926 Requirements
Curing and Finishing of Stucco
Special Applications and Quality Assurance
One-Coat and Proprietary Systems

See our EIFS Certification Program

This course does not instruct on the application of EIFS, also known as synthetic stucco.

See our EIFS Certification Program

Stucco with Drainage Planes Technical Document (Updated 2025)

Available in English and Spanish!

This Stucco and Drainage Planes document was prepared by the Lath and Plaster Committee of the AWCI Codes and Technical Council.

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