Exterior Finish

Sealant, beauty bead, stucco patch, and exterior close-out.

When to Use This

After the unit is set and secured — exterior side of every install.

Tools & Materials

1. Sealant gun
2. Backer rod
3. Tape
4. Stucco patch material
5. Tool for beauty bead finish
6. [YOUR INPUT]

Steps

1. Clean and prep exterior joint surfaces.
2. Apply sealant per AVW method — back-bead and beauty bead.
3. Tool beauty bead for clean, consistent finish against stucco.
4. Patch stucco where required — blend with existing texture.
5. [YOUR INPUT] — Additional exterior finish steps.

Quality Standard

Sealant continuous, no gaps. Beauty bead smooth and uniform. Stucco patch invisible at normal viewing distance.

Common Mistakes

• Rushed sealant — voids or thin spots.
• Visible stucco mismatch.
• Sealant on unfinished surfaces.