Synthetic Stucco: Facts and Fallacies
Course Syllabus

Course Description

Synthetic Stucco: Facts and Fallacies is a 6 hour continuing education course for agents taught by William E. Cummins. In this course, Mr. Cummins discusses the truths and myths about synthetic stucco including: what synthetic stucco is, its installation techniques, its problems, industry standards, and inspection.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
    1. Introduction
  2. What is Synthetic Stucco?
    1. What is Synthetic Stucco?
      Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
      • Recognize the materials and composition of synthetic stucco and masonry stucco.
      • Identify synthetic and masonry stucco on sight.
      • Distinguish the history, beauty, and benefits of synthetic and masonry stucco.
    2. What is Synthetic Stucco? Lesson Test
    3. What is Synthetic Stucco? Chapter Test
  3. Installation Techniques and Problems
    1. Installation Techniques and Problems
      Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
      • Identify the techniques of stucco installation and their problems.
      • Recognize the specific components and use in stucco installation.
    2. Installation Techniques and Problems Lesson Test
    3. Installation Techniques and Problems Chapter Test
  4. Industry Standards
    1. Industry Standards
      Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
      • Describe the industry standards for view areas and flashing.
      • Recognize the industry standards for window joints and brick corners.
    2. Industry Standards Lesson Test
    3. Industry Standards Chapter Test
  5. Problems and Their Causes
    1. Problems
      Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
      • Recognize the problems associated with the incorrect installation of gutters and vapor barriers.
      • Distinguish the teardrop on a wall below a window and its importance.
      • Describe the possible problems with termites and their repercussions.
      • Identify the problems associated with incorrect management of water coming off a roof.
    2. Problems Lesson Test
    3. Problem Causes
    4. Problem Causes Lesson Test
    5. Problems and Their Causes Chapter Test
  6. Detection, Inspection, and Follow Up
    1. Problem Detection
      Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
      • Identify problems through personal observation.
      • Identify the causes of common problems.
    2. Problem Detection Lesson Test
    3. Inspections
      Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
      • Identify the types of certification required for inspectors.
      • Recognize EIMA protocol.
      • Distinguish and describe building codes as they relate to stucco application, flashing, and caulk.
    4. Inspections Lesson Test
    5. Litigation
      Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
      • Recognize who to talk to about litigation.
      • Distinguish the details of the Louisiana Pacific class action lawsuit.
      • Identify the problems with polybutylene pipe.
    6. Litigation Lesson Test
    7. Detection, Inspection, and Follow Up Chapter Test