Applying Vinyl Siding Over Stucco. Each new piece of siding overlaps the previous piece and is leveled to ensure a true horizontal line. Use 2 by 4 inch strips made from treated wood because stucco being a masonry product can absorb moisture and transfer it to the furring strips. You will need to remove the vinyl siding before applying stucco.
For homes with stucco exteriors a framework of wood furring strips must first be installed to create a level surface which suspends the outer layer of siding over the inner layer so that water cannot settle between the two and cause rot and erosion. Stucco has to be applied to an even surface usually over wood covered with wire mesh and roofing felt.
This would cause major problems.
New siding can be installed over existing exterior coverings in some cases. Install furring strips vinyl and other types of siding attach every 16 inches so you ll need vertical furring strips 16 inches apart. Use 2 by 4 inch strips made from treated wood because stucco being a masonry product can absorb moisture and transfer it to the furring strips. Install the vinyl siding the siding begins flush with the sill plate or the bottom of the stucco wall.
