Adequate weep screed?

John

Only have a few minutes, but here are some issues from the photographs that you may want to look at:

Stucco thickness if second floor is frame. The casing screeds or stops present appear less than the required thickness. ASTM 926/1063 for lath and plaster finishes.

Window banding and positive slopes.

Dept of cover on the banding and whether it is reinforced or not.

The junction of the balcony beam and exterior wall.

The transition between the first and second floor is wrong particularly at the juxtaposition with the balcony beam. The stucco should extend past the brick and not be flush.

Balcony detail appears to be a flat roof covering with sidewall flashings incorporating diverters overlaid with a cementitious screeding. This appears ok, even with a concern you have with the stucco clearance from the deck. Make sure it drains freely.

Review the under side of the deck. Maybe some masonry and wood contact that is not permitted. This appears to be a gypsum product on the soffit which should also be rated for exterior use.

Review location of expansion joints. Concering at window openings. Vertical should extend all the way with horizontal beveled into sides, not the other way around.

Regards

Michael

Basically, the bottom termination has to provide a way for any moisture trapped behind the stucco to escape. If there is no way (appears to be no way in the photo)… mention that.