In my neighborhood, all the houses have stucco exteriors. What's the
best way to attach something to the side of a house that's covered in
stucco? (Examples might be an iron ornament, a hose reel or a
flagpole.)

Thanks.

-Fleemo

wrote:
In my neighborhood, all the houses have stucco exteriors. What's the
best way to attach something to the side of a house that's covered in
stucco? (Examples might be an iron ornament, a hose reel or a
flagpole.)


Under the stucco there will be a layer of sheathing (boards, plywood,
or OSB). You need to drill a neat hole through the stucco in order to
use a screw to secure your ornament, or such. Hole size depends on
screw size, and the drill bit needs to be a masonry type carbide tip.
If you have many holes to drill, a low cost diamond bit from Harbor
Freight, for example, would be a good choice. Use stainless steel
square drive screws if rust stains from conventional screws is problem.
HTH

Joe

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In my neighborhood, all the houses have stucco exteriors. What's the
best way to attach something to the side of a house that's covered in
stucco? (Examples might be an iron ornament, a hose reel or a
flagpole.)

Depends. If the stucco is over block or over wood sheathing different
methods are used. Which is yours?

wrote:
In my neighborhood, all the houses have stucco exteriors. What's the
best way to attach something to the side of a house that's covered in
stucco? (Examples might be an iron ornament, a hose reel or a
flagpole.)

Traditional cement based stucco, or EIFS (acrylic stucco on foam
board)?

R

wrote:

In my neighborhood, all the houses have stucco exteriors. What's the
best way to attach something to the side of a house that's covered in
stucco? (Examples might be an iron ornament, a hose reel or a
flagpole.)

Thanks.

-Fleemo

Stucco on ...... lath? concrete block? On masonry, lead anchors are
nice for heavy stuff. Caulk works for small stuff, like house numbers.

Joe wrote:
wrote:
In my neighborhood, all the houses have stucco exteriors. What's the
best way to attach something to the side of a house that's covered in
stucco? (Examples might be an iron ornament, a hose reel or a
flagpole.)


Under the stucco there will be a layer of sheathing (boards, plywood,
or OSB). You need to drill a neat hole through the stucco in order to
use a screw to secure your ornament, or such. Hole size depends on
screw size, and the drill bit needs to be a masonry type carbide tip.
If you have many holes to drill, a low cost diamond bit from Harbor
Freight, for example, would be a good choice. Use stainless steel
square drive screws if rust stains from conventional screws is problem.
HTH

Joe

I have used the above-described method to attach house numbers,
trellises, light fixtures, and flower box brackets to my stucco house.
As others have pointed out, the method depends on what is under the
stucco, in my case the stucco is over traditional wood-frame
construction. For the flower box brackets I made sure I was going into
studs and used some sturdy lag bolts. For other applications just
regular wood screws into the sheathing. On areas that take direct rain
sometimes I squeeze in a little caulk to seal the hole. --H

Depends. If the stucco is over block or over wood sheathing different
methods are used. Which is yours?

You're typin' to a real novice here. How would one discern the
difference?

Traditional cement based stucco, or EIFS (acrylic stucco on foam
board)?

And I'm afraid that question's way out of my league, sorry. :}

Under the stucco there will be a layer of sheathing (boards, plywood,
or OSB).

In an ill-fated attempt to attach a hose reel to my house, I used a
masonry bit to drill through the stucco, but drilled through to find
empty space. My guess is the contractor used chicken wire between wood
studs as a subsurface for the stucco. Attempts to use a mollybolt were
disasterous.

I appreciate the input here.

-Fleemo

On 2 Jan 2007 12:12:29 -0800, wrote:

Depends. If the stucco is over block or over wood sheathing different
methods are used. Which is yours?

You're typin' to a real novice here. How would one discern the
difference?

Traditional cement based stucco, or EIFS (acrylic stucco on foam
board)?

And I'm afraid that question's way out of my league, sorry. :}

Under the stucco there will be a layer of sheathing (boards, plywood,
or OSB).

In an ill-fated attempt to attach a hose reel to my house, I used a
masonry bit to drill through the stucco, but drilled through to find
empty space. My guess is the contractor used chicken wire between wood
studs as a subsurface for the stucco. Attempts to use a mollybolt were
disasterous.

I appreciate the input here.

-Fleemo
--
Oren

"My doctor says I have a malformed public-duty gland
and a natural deficiency in moral fiber, and that I am therefore
excused from saving Universes."

On Tue, 02 Jan 2007 16:25:44 -0800, Oren wrote:

On 2 Jan 2007 12:12:29 -0800, wrote:

Depends. If the stucco is over block or over wood sheathing different
methods are used. Which is yours?

You're typin' to a real novice here. How would one discern the
difference?

Traditional cement based stucco, or EIFS (acrylic stucco on foam
board)?

And I'm afraid that question's way out of my league, sorry. :}

Under the stucco there will be a layer of sheathing (boards, plywood,
or OSB).

In an ill-fated attempt to attach a hose reel to my house, I used a
masonry bit to drill through the stucco, but drilled through to find
empty space. My guess is the contractor used chicken wire between wood
studs as a subsurface for the stucco. Attempts to use a mollybolt were
disasterous.

I appreciate the input here.

-Fleemo

(Oops) Most likely "tar paper, chicken wire and foam" under stucco.

Heavy stuff ... find a stud. I have been successful using Liquid
Nails to hold fake stones on stucco (desert) brace and allow to
cure.

--
Oren

"My doctor says I have a malformed public-duty gland
and a natural deficiency in moral fiber, and that I am therefore
excused from saving Universes."

On 1 Jan 2007 19:32:30 -0800, wrote:

In my neighborhood, all the houses have stucco exteriors. What's the

Sounds like they were all built by the same builder. Talk to several
of your neighbors, to find out if they are all built the same and what
they are made out of. You really can't just ask one, because there
are it seems a lot of people who just make up answers when they don't
konw the real answer. (It's amazing, really.)

You can also ask how they have attached things and if they have been
happy wity it, or you can use the advice you get here.

This is also a very good way to get to know your neighbors.

best way to attach something to the side of a house that's covered in
stucco? (Examples might be an iron ornament, a hose reel or a
flagpole.)

Thanks.

-Fleemo

replying to fleemo17, Annemarie wrote:
Hello Fleemo,

I have seen professionals use a wireless device to find the studs behind
stucco.

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On Mon, 20 Jun 2016 22:44:01 +0000, Annemarie
wrote:

I have seen professionals use a wireless device to find the studs behind
stucco.

You should see a DIYer using a tape measure.

replying to Oren, Tina wrote:
Dang Oren* I was counting on you too!! Nice save though

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replying to Oren, Tina wrote:
Great Suggestion You saved me Oren

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On Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:44:02 GMT, Tina
m wrote:

replying to Oren, Tina wrote:
Dang Oren* I was counting on you too!! Nice save though

Remind me what I did. I forget.

On Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:44:03 GMT, Tina
m wrote:

replying to Oren, Tina wrote:
Great Suggestion You saved me Oren

Refresh my memory. I have saved people.

On 7/24/2017 4:24 PM, Oren wrote:
On Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:44:03 GMT, Tina
m wrote:

replying to Oren, Tina wrote:
Great Suggestion You saved me Oren

Refresh my memory. I have saved people.


You saved me too. I used to go to church but I found that if I pray to
Oren I will saved now, no need to die. Since I found Oren I have better
sex, my car runs smoother, the lawn has less weeds. Thanks Oren.

On Mon, 24 Jul 2017 18:15:03 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

On 7/24/2017 4:24 PM, Oren wrote:
On Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:44:03 GMT, Tina
m wrote:

replying to Oren, Tina wrote:
Great Suggestion You saved me Oren

Refresh my memory. I have saved people.


You saved me too. I used to go to church but I found that if I pray to
Oren I will saved now, no need to die. Since I found Oren I have better
sex, my car runs smoother, the lawn has less weeds. Thanks Oren.


My poop smells like lavender, since I prayed to Oren ..
..... and ate a bunch of lavender.
John T.

On 7/24/2017 4:24 PM, Oren wrote:
On Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:44:03 GMT, Tina
m wrote:

replying to Oren, Tina wrote:
Great Suggestion You saved me Oren

Refresh my memory. I have saved people.


No way would I remember a suggestion I made 10 years ago. Had to think
hard just now to think of what I had for lunch yesterday.

On 7/24/2017 6:32 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 24 Jul 2017 18:15:03 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

On 7/24/2017 4:24 PM, Oren wrote:
On Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:44:03 GMT, Tina
m wrote:

replying to Oren, Tina wrote:
Great Suggestion You saved me Oren
Refresh my memory. I have saved people.

You saved me too. I used to go to church but I found that if I pray to
Oren I will saved now, no need to die. Since I found Oren I have better
sex, my car runs smoother, the lawn has less weeds. Thanks Oren.

My poop smells like lavender, since I prayed to Oren ..
.... and ate a bunch of lavender.
John T.



Hallelujah! In Oren we trust!

On Monday, July 24, 2017 at 3:24:38 PM UTC-5, Oren wrote:
On Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:44:03 GMT, Tina
m wrote:

replying to Oren, Tina wrote:
Great Suggestion You saved me Oren

Refresh my memory. I have saved people.


You saved me too Oren! I was preparing to go on a serial killing spree before I saw one of your posts which touched my soul and made me change my mind about being homicidal. There was so much love in your words that it caused me to change my life. I love you Oren! \(—¦'Œ£'—¦)/

[8~{} Uncle Smitten Monster

On Mon, 24 Jul 2017 18:15:03 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

On 7/24/2017 4:24 PM, Oren wrote:
On Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:44:03 GMT, Tina
m wrote:

replying to Oren, Tina wrote:
Great Suggestion You saved me Oren

Refresh my memory. I have saved people.


You saved me too. I used to go to church but I found that if I pray to
Oren I will saved now, no need to die. Since I found Oren I have better
sex, my car runs smoother, the lawn has less weeds. Thanks Oren.

You're welcome Ed. Your case didn't require miracles. Just a little
adjustment, tweaking and tune up.
--
"No matter how cynical you become, it's never enough to keep up."
-- Lily Tomlin

On Mon, 24 Jul 2017 18:32:55 -0400, wrote:

My poop smells like lavender, since I prayed to Oren ..
.... and ate a bunch of lavender.
John T.

Glad things worked out for you John.
--
"Dumb is local...As soon as you go 15 miles away from your dumbness, you see how dumb you are." -- Sherrod Small

On Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:24:26 -0400, Reverend Harry Hardwick
wrote:

Hallelujah! In Oren we trust!

Rock on! \m/
--
"We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid."

Benjamin Franklin

On Mon, 24 Jul 2017 16:57:12 -0700 (PDT), Uncle Monster
wrote:

On Monday, July 24, 2017 at 3:24:38 PM UTC-5, Oren wrote:
On Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:44:03 GMT, Tina
m wrote:

replying to Oren, Tina wrote:
Great Suggestion You saved me Oren

Refresh my memory. I have saved people.


You saved me too Oren! I was preparing to go on a serial killing spree before I saw one of your posts which touched my soul and made me change my mind about being homicidal. There was so much love in your words that it caused me to change my life. I love you Oren! \(?'?'?)/


Uncle Smitten Monster,

(blushing) Ed was easy to save. You? You were a bit more difficult.
Though I didn't have to perform a sidewalk miracle. I have done a few
of those when necessary.

A guy was malingering to get out of work. Placed on strict bed rest,
he found out he couldn't make a phone call. He threw down his
crutches, got off medical restriction immediately (my bride canceled
his paper) so I had him escorted to his job.

Another was a guy tearing his sink and toilet off his isolation cell,
because the day shift didn't release him on his date. All he needed
was a shot of sterile water in his right ass cheek. Then he slept the
rest of my shift.

Miracles happen! I have a niche for them.
--
"We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid."

Benjamin Franklin

Oren posted for all of us...



On Mon, 24 Jul 2017 16:57:12 -0700 (PDT), Uncle Monster
wrote:

On Monday, July 24, 2017 at 3:24:38 PM UTC-5, Oren wrote:
On Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:44:03 GMT, Tina
m wrote:

replying to Oren, Tina wrote:
Great Suggestion You saved me Oren

Refresh my memory. I have saved people.


You saved me too Oren! I was preparing to go on a serial killing spree before I saw one of your posts which touched my soul and made me change my mind about being homicidal. There was so much love in your words that it caused me to change my life. I love you Oren! \(?'?'?)/


Uncle Smitten Monster,

(blushing) Ed was easy to save. You? You were a bit more difficult.
Though I didn't have to perform a sidewalk miracle. I have done a few
of those when necessary.

A guy was malingering to get out of work. Placed on strict bed rest,
he found out he couldn't make a phone call. He threw down his
crutches, got off medical restriction immediately (my bride canceled
his paper) so I had him escorted to his job.

Another was a guy tearing his sink and toilet off his isolation cell,
because the day shift didn't release him on his date. All he needed
was a shot of sterile water in his right ass cheek. Then he slept the
rest of my shift.

Miracles happen! I have a niche for them.

Oren, do have any left for me?

--
Tekkie

On Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:37:53 -0400, Tekkie®
wrote:

Miracles happen! I have a niche for them.

Oren, do have any left for me?

--
Tekkie

You?! What a mess. I have several options. Voodoo with chicken lips
and scattered bones, or frog hairs. Maybe a Medicine Man dance
partially clothed.

Try this.

http://video.foxnews.com/v/5524101915001/?playlist_id=1040983441001#sp=show-clips
--
"..,what is good is the front end if you don't have the back end"-- Kimberly Guilfoyle

Oren posted for all of us...



On Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:37:53 -0400, Tekkie®
wrote:

Miracles happen! I have a niche for them.

Oren, do have any left for me?

--
Tekkie

You?! What a mess. I have several options. Voodoo with chicken lips
and scattered bones, or frog hairs. Maybe a Medicine Man dance
partially clothed.

Try this.

http://video.foxnews.com/v/5524101915001/?playlist_id=1040983441001#sp=show-clips

The show is much more restrained since the brothers have taken over. I am
tired of Juan. Same crap day after day. I miss Beckel. Some of the other
commentators replacing Juan are ok.

Jedediah Bila is on another network now.

I like it when KG argues with Juan and castigates Gutfeld for his innuendos..

--
Tekkie

Oren posted for all of us...



On Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:37:53 -0400, Tekkie®
wrote:

Miracles happen! I have a niche for them.

Oren, do have any left for me?

--
Tekkie

You?! What a mess. I have several options. Voodoo with chicken lips
and scattered bones, or frog hairs. Maybe a Medicine Man dance
partially clothed.

Try this.

http://video.foxnews.com/v/5524101915001/?playlist_id=1040983441001#sp=show-clips

Thank you for 'caring' KG also talked about spanking... And cumming on her
face without asking. All American girl!

--
Tekkie

replying to fleemo17, darlaud11 wrote:
We had a dog door put in and the wall sections was cut out. So I can see what
is in the wall. It is stucco and foam behind it. What is the best way of
hanging outside things on this. Also would like to hang, light strings on the
patio. I tried to use the things like cup hooks but alas the go in and fall
right out. Please any help would be welcome.

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On 8/26/2018 3:14 PM, darlaud11 wrote:
replying to fleemo17, darlaud11 wrote:
We had a dog door put in and the wall sections was cut out. So I can see
what
is in the wall. It is stucco and foam behind it. What is the best way of
hanging outside things on this. Also would like to hang, light strings
on the
patio. I tried to use the things like cup hooks but alas the go in and fall
right out. Please any help would be welcome.

Is it real stucco or is it a Sto or Dryvit system? They use foam about
2" thick. The foam won't take a screw so you have to go deeper. If
what you are hanging is light, urethane adhesive could work but it will
leave a permanent mark.

On Sun, 26 Aug 2018 16:20:49 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

We had a dog door put in and the wall sections was cut out. So I can see
what
is in the wall. It is stucco and foam behind it. What is the best way of
hanging outside things on this. Also would like to hang, light strings
on the
patio. I tried to use the things like cup hooks but alas the go in and fall
right out. Please any help would be welcome.

Is it real stucco or is it a Sto or Dryvit system? They use foam about
2" thick. The foam won't take a screw so you have to go deeper. If
what you are hanging is light, urethane adhesive could work but it will
leave a permanent mark.

My stucco is a 3-Coat, maybe ~1.x inches thick. I've driven nails
into it at a downward diagonal ( / ). Have decorations that are just
fine hanging. (for years.)

If the OP hits a stud he will be okay.