Should Stucco walls breathe or be sealed by painting

Should Stucco walls breathe or be sealed by painting. To breathe or not to breathe? That is the question, Kirk Giordano, stucco dude. 2023, Contractor. To be or not to be. William Shakespeare, 1603, poet. Folks keep in mind that stucco lasts between 50 to 80 years if properly maintained. That means painting at least every 7 to ten years. Yeah, it's a drag but not as tough as maintaining one's health. Can you add a weep screed to the bottom of a wall where it meets a ceiling? Of course, you can under certain circumstances such as this. The proper screed is called a drainage weep screed but a regular weep or drip screed works too. Does painting stucco seal it? Yes, stucco is known for absorbing rain; painting stucco with the right paint can ensure it stays waterproof. Paint and stucco, called Elastomeric Coatings for stucco, make it even more weather-resistant. That means rubber-like primers and coatings. Applying w