How do you protect your home’s stucco if you don’t pay attention to little signs? In some cases, no matter how hard you look you will find no sign of stucco damage. To be on the safer side, it is always advisable to get help from stucco repair specialists.
Stucco siding comes with durable and long-lasting features but just like other building materials, they weaken over time due to lack of proper maintenance. Some of these damages can be a result of internal sources like water leakage, plumbing issues, and negligent acts or external sources such as the sun and harsh wind conditions.
Here are some of the common stucco problems you are likely going to encounter
Staining and Discoloration
Stucco material can absorb moisture, but as expected there is a threshold. When the moisture keeps growing bigger, then it becomes a costlier problem to resolve. White hazy streaks or dark blotches are common signs of staining and discoloration.
Poorly installed flashing is one of the most common causes of staining and discoloration. In some instances, it could be that you don’t have flashing at all.
Failure to treat this problem at the early stage could result in more complex issues such as rotting wood, mold growth, and infestation and negatively impacting the structural integrity of your property.
Staining and discoloration are more prevalent around your windows and doors. So, you can always inspect these areas for signs of staining and discoloration.
Stucco is far more durable and stronger than Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) when it comes to staining. Most times, the stucco stains are caused by poor installation jobs. More reasons why you should consider hiring stucco specialists for your stucco projects.
Cracks
Your stucco is also vulnerable to cracks. Some of the reasons for stucco cracks include poorly installed stucco, land shifting, and wrong mixing proportions.
However, stucco cracks can also stem from water damage below the surface.
Apart from impacting the aesthetic values of your home, cracks can pose serious health hazards if they go deeper than the surface level. It is advisable to address stucco cracks in the early stages. Fixing these problems in time will eliminate the risk of costly damage. However, when the cracks are bigger, you should try to solve the issue as soon as possible. While a handy homeowner can fix small cracks, hire the services of stucco repair specialists for larger cracks.
Some stucco cracks are unavoidable since they most likely result from foundation settlement. So, in this case, you need not bother. But if the problem stems from a poorly installed stucco, then you want to address the damage as quickly as possible.
These are some of the common problems of stucco. Luckily, you can extend the lifespan of your stucco by many years only when you contract a stucco installation and repair specialist. Look out for a more experienced contractor to work with, especially if you are more inclined towards quality job delivery and customer satisfaction.
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