How To Create a Deep inset Window With a Stucco Wrap?

[Ben Palmer]

Build-Build: we double frame...bearing 2x6 wall on exterior bearing foundation with necessary structure, insulation, waterproofing, etc, and a 2x4 wall set back as far as you want recessed on the slab (non-bearing) with gap in between...this is cheaper then 2x10s or 12s...those are super pricey compared to double framing, and you can make the recess whatever you want with slopes, slants, etc. around the opening....we do these a lot...looking out my office window right now that was done that way.

We often recess a window in a 2x6 wall by using 2x3 or 2x4 window nailers...by the time the foam on the stucco is in place you get a 3-4" recess.

good luck.

[HumbleChief]

Build-Build: we double frame...bearing 2x6 wall on exterior bearing foundation with necessary structure, insulation, waterproofing, etc, and a 2x4 wall set back as far as you want recessed on the slab (non-bearing) with gap in between...this is cheaper then 2x10s or 12s...those are super pricey compared to double framing, and you can make the recess whatever you want with slopes, slants, etc. around the opening....we do these a lot...looking out my office window right now that was done that way.

We often recess a window in a 2x6 wall by using 2x3 or 2x4 window nailers...by the time the foam on the stucco is in place you get a 3-4" recess.

good luck.

Excellent Ben, we almost always come across the most efficient way to do things but this helps immensely as a place to start. Thanks so much for taking the time.