What weep screed means
A weep screed is a metal or plastic trim at the bottom of a stucco wall. It gives the stucco a clean edge and lets water that got behind it drain out.
Where it matters on a siding job
Buried weep screeds, covered by soil, mulch or a new patio, trap water in the wall. Point it out to the homeowner and to any landscaper or concrete crew working next to the house.
What the model code says
- It goes at or below the foundation plate line on exterior stud walls. (IRC 2021, Chapter 7)
- It sits at least 4 inches above the earth or 2 inches above paved areas. (IRC 2021, Chapter 7)
Check which code edition your building department enforces for weep screed before you quote.
What it costs
For weep screed, the closest koira.ai price is the stucco repair cost guide, near $1,650 for a typical job and $750 to $2,800 for most. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price.
Work it out
- Cost guide: Stucco repair cost
- Tools, templates and guides: Free siding resources
Sources: 2021 International Residential Code, Chapter 7, Wall Covering (ICC). Checked October 9, 2026.