Locating Wood Studs Under Stucco Wall


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Old 06-02-07, 02:57 PM
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Unhappy Locating Wood Studs Under Stucco Wall

My Exterior Wall Is 1 1/2 In Stucco Over Wood Studs. I Need To Locate The Studs And A Regular Stud Finder Wont Work Over An Irregular Surface. Help!
 
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Old 06-02-07, 03:48 PM
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Welcome to the diy forums!

The best way I know is to find the studs on the inside wall and then transfer that to the exterior by measuring off of a common reference point - window, door, etc.
 
 

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