Water intrusion behind cladding is one of the most common and costly building envelope failures in residential construction. This course prepares you to select the correct code-compliant cladding, stucco, or EIFS assembly and install it using the required two-plane protection approach, so your walls shed water reliably and stand up to code review.
Module Objectives:
- Module 1: Establish the core code concept that governs all cladding choices in this course: the first plane sheds most water, and the second plane manages water that gets past the cladding.
- Module 2: Show how code compliance changes depending on the cladding selected, with clear distinctions between lumber/shingle, stucco, masonry, and asphalt shingle cladding.
- Module 3: Translate the two-plane concept into practical detailing at windows, doors, and other wall openings, with emphasis on flashing requirements tied to eave and trim geometry.
- Module 4: Focus on the stucco-specific requirements that builders must get right in addition to general cladding and moisture-control principles.
- Module 5: Clarify what learners need to know about EIFS material standards, acceptable component selection, and where permitted alternatives fit within a compliant assembly decision.