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If you have a stucco home then you should know that having a leak in your stucco is your the worst. In order to avoid having to deal with a costly stucco water intrusion disaster then you must be on alert for any warning signs of stucco problems. While stucco is a gorgeous and original home siding material on the exterior, the interior stucco and the potential of improper installation can leave stucco susceptible to water intrusion.A crucial skill to have is being able to identify stucco problems so you can catch these problems early.
We have provided 7 signs to look for when it comes to water intrusion in stucco. We hope this helps you live comfortably and stress free in your home or helps makes the decision to go with a stucco home!
The Signs of Stucco Water Intrusion
When you’re searching for these warning signs, you want to look for obvious clues that water is actually leaking through the stucco walls of your home.
What is the First Step?
E-mail us at info@stucco.plus or give us a call at 619 482-0022. An estimator will come out to inspect your home and answer any questions that you may have. He will provide you with a free written estimate and a professional sales portfolio that has color charts, job procedures, a notice to get ready, and a reference list of 40 completed jobs all within one mile of your home. If you decide to use Lemon Grove Stucco to re-stucco your home, we will set up dates that work for your and our calendar.
Sand blasting
Painting stucco with latex or acrylic paint changes the permeability properties of the stucco system. Everyone has found out through error that painting stucco is not the way to go. If your home has been painted, Stucco Plus will sand blast to remove approximately 75-100% of the old paint and deteriorated stucco. This process of removing the existing paint with a high-velocity stream of air, sand, and water is the most important and efficient form of preparation. Unfortunately, there are some contractors that will try to hydro-blast, glue and re-stucco over the existing painted surface. Hydro-blasting, gluing and re-stuccoing is a substandard practice and your stucco will fail.
Re-stucco
Traditional stucco is a cement mixture used for exterior finish coat. The cement is combined with water and inert materials such as sand and lime. Walls made of genuine cement sound solid when tapped and will be less likely to suffer damage from a hard blow. Also genuine stucco holds up well in wet conditions. Although, it is porous and will absorb moisture, genuine stucco will dry easily, without damage to the structure. Stucco is not to be watered with your irrigation system or be allowed to stay wet for long periods of time. Stucco Plus’s crew will scrape off loose edges that the sand blasting did not remove. Then an acrylic bonder is applied on the walls, cracks are sealed and then the re-stuccoing of your home (following the procedures on your contract as agreed). Our stucco foreman will walk around the job to make sure you are happy with our work. A typical re-stucco is trowel on in one or two coats depending on the type of texture. Finish thickness will vary due to style of texture. Stucco Plus will usually sand blast and re-stucco the average house in one to three working days.
Architectural Foam
Stucco Plus can transform your home into a dream you have pictured. Architectural foam provides you with a creative medium to add extra depth to your house. Stucco Plus architectural foam shapes give you the opportunity to bring classic excitement to your sand blasted and re-stuccoed home.
Lath & Brown Coat
Do you have a new construction project or want to change the old wood siding in front of your house? If so, then Stucco Plus can lath and brown coat, to create a solid base to stucco over greatly changing the appearance of your home.
100% Acrylic Stucco
Acrylic coatings harden and will not soften again under heat. With a non-tacky surface Acrylic stucco products provide a high resistance to the accumulation of dirt, mold and pollutants. Acrylic stucco finishes will look fresh; resist fading, chalking, and yellowing. Acrylic stucco finishes will also help to bridge the hairline and shrinkage cracks that are found in traditional Portland cement plaster construction. Stucco Plus offers Acrylic stucco as a premium upgrade to our traditional sand blast and re-stucco jobs.
