How to Repair Stucco

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Repair Stucco: Cover the Lath

Now that the stucco has been chipped away, use a utility knife to trim a piece of builder’s paper. The main purpose of building paper is to keep water from contacting the substrate and structural support members. Secure the paper to the lath with roofing nails, and then install a second layer of builder’s paper on top of the first one. It must fit tightly along the boundary where stucco meets the wood lath.