Stucco around lumber

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I have a masonry wall that I'd like to hang a 2×6 on (6 side against the wall) so that I can use it as an anchor for a curtain rod. I would then like to stucco around it. I was wondering if it's okay for stucco to be in direct contact with lumber. The lumber will be prominent even after the stucco is applied as I don't plan to make them flush, so aesthetics is not an issue.

Best Answer

It is fine for stucco to be in contact with the lumber. But if you are stuccoing over the lumber, you will need to protect it with a wrap and then the wire mesh for the stucco to hold on to.