Stucco is a material used by structures to be able to avoid cracking movement. Cracks that may further damage the structure because of moisture or molds growth. However, a wrong application of stucco can also cause the structure premature damages or cracks. Thus, as soon as you spotted cracks or any damages in your structure it is best if you do stucco repair immediately. This is to avoid damage from getting it worst.
Stucco repair varies differently based on its cracks or damages. Minor cracks can be repaired using stucco caulk. Small holes can be patched up using stucco patching compound while large cracks will be using a thin layer compound. Stucco material can give any structure that flawless repair.
Stucco Repair
An old stucco finish is somehow very hard to repair since the stucco material needs to blend with its color. So, one option of repairing the stucco is to remove the damage part using chisel to chip it away. Then thoroughly clean the entire damage part of the surface and fill it with the new stucco material. Before painting it for a great finishing touch make sure that your stucco is properly dried up to avoid creating and trapping up some moisture that will continue damaging your structure.
Professionals highly recommend applying stucco in a relatively cool weather day, since high temperature can cause the stucco to settle fast.
Major damages such as long vertical cracks must be repaired by a Professionals or Stucco Specialists. These kinds of cracks are mainly cause by the structure’s foundation that needs an entire overhaul of the stucco.
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