Stucco draining apparatus and method
OwnerDaniel S. Amster, J.A.K. Fredrickinventors
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Abstract
A draining apparatus and method for use in the construction of buildings having a stucco interior. The apparatus has a drain section and a screen coupled thereto. The drain section consists of a series of channels formed by a plurality of knobs, which in one embodiment may be formed into a plurality of aligned columns. The apparatus is coupled to a building foundation, at a level where it can facilitate positive drainage of water that has migrated downward through the stucco.
Claims15
A draining apparatus for a stucco-covered building structure comprising, in combination:
- a screen;
- and
- a drain section coupled to the screen;
- wherein the drain section comprises a plurality of knobs;
- wherein the screen extends above the drain section;
- and
- wherein the screen and the drain section comprise a substantially water-impervious material.
A draining apparatus for a stucco-covered building structure comprising, in combination:
- a screen;
- and
- a drain section coupled to the screen;
- wherein the drain section comprises a plurality of knobs;
- wherein the screen extends above the drain section;
- wherein the screen and the drain section comprise a substantially water-imperious material;
- wherein the screen and the drain section are comprised of polystyrene;
- and
- wherein the drain section has a height of approximately six inches.
A method for draining a stucco-covered building structure comprising:
- applying a water-resistant barrier over one of wood framing and sheathing, prior to application of stucco;
- positioning foundation weep screed below the water-resistant barrier;
- providing a draining apparatus below the weep screed;
- wherein the draining apparatus comprises, in combination:
- a screen;
- a drain section coupled to the screen;
- wherein the drain section comprises a plurality of knobs;
- wherein the screen extends above the drain section;
- and
- wherein the screen and the drain section comprise a substantially water-impervious material;
- positioning the draining apparatus so that an upper portion of the drain section is proximate a lower portion of the weep screed and so that the screen extends above a foundation;
- and
- securing the draining apparatus to the foundation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.