![]() You may also see peeling on the surface or edges of your home’s exterior walls due to age or sun exposure. This may be caused by improper application or poor maintenance practices over time. Horizontal cracks may appear as spider webs across your home, while vertical cracks occur when moisture gets trapped between the layers of stucco. ![]() If your stucco has cracks in it, there are two main types: horizontal and vertical cracks. Your stucco has cracks, stains, peeling or missing pieces from a foundation shift, water intrusion/poor drainage, poor installation and maintenance etc…Ĭalgary and foothills area have a unique weather pattern with chinook temperatures and the freeze/thaw cycle is very damaging especially with poor drainage. Here Are Some Reasons Why You Need Stucco or Parging Repair: They will be able to give you tips on how to keep your home looking its best. If you want to maintain the appearance of your home, you should hire a stucco contractor. They can also patch up holes in your stucco or brickwork. If there are any cracks or holes in your exterior walls, a stucco contractor will be able to fix them. Why do you need to hire a stucco contractor?Ī stucco contractor is responsible for maintaining the exterior of your home. We use Imasco minerals finishing mixes and original pigments in all our repair work to attain the highest quality finishes. Has a variety of Color’s and textures to choose from. It’s a breathable system with a 2X tar papered building envelope, flashing and sealing that handles the moisture and drainage. It’s durable and can stand up to the harsh winters when installed correctly, it can last the lifetime of the structure. This type of stucco is common in Calgary and area. These can be smaller repairs in nature usually some cracking, Loose wiring and “heaving” or bulging with incorrect installations and mixes + decades of weather damages.” After all loose material cleaned up with any wire/paper sealing the application usually requires a double base coat and finished with a thinner, textured and color matched with paint or original pigment. A mixture of lime, sand, cement and water can patch up most failed areas and finished to restore to original. Once the fresh stucco has cured, you can paint the house as you wish.Traditional stucco repairs are a common solution for any sand and cement based exterior. If you decide to make the repairs yourself, always wear gloves when working with stucco as the alkaline in the cement can cause burns. They can repair the stucco or replace large sections of it if necessary and the experts will warranty their work. If there are extensive cracks, holes, or areas where the siding has sloughed off, hire a contractor who specializes in stucco repairs. If you don’t have too many repairs to do, you can purchase pre-mixed stucco patch material in quarts or larger buckets. Depending on how much of the wall is damaged, you may need to buy a bag of cement, sand, or lime and an acrylic bonding agent and mix them to apply onto the wall. You will want to clear away any buckled or damaged stucco with a hammer and chisel before removing the debris with a wire brush. Too much moisture or heat will keep the material from setting well and the repairs may not last. It is best to wait to make the repairs until temperatures at night stay above 40 degrees and try to do it when the side of the house is shaded. If the cracks in the stucco are larger or if there are holes in it, then you will need to purchase a cement-based material or patch. Its elasticity will allow the textured acrylic to adjust instead of come apart if the wall moves slightly. When you touch the caulked area, it will still feel flexible but it is fine. Then, using a sand-textured acrylic caulk, fill in the crack from top to bottom using a trowel to smooth it out as you go.Īllow the material to cure for at least 24 hours before painting with a water-based paint. Clean the edges of the crack with a wire brush to remove any debris. It should be cut perpendicular to the wall with the top of the crack being slightly wider. To repair thin cracks, use a hammer and cold chisel to widen the crack so it is about a quarter-inch wide. Wide, deep cracks could be caused from the house settling and you should consider having the foundation checked in case it is crumbling and needs to be fixed. Most of the cracks will be cosmetic and easy to repair. Some will be thin hairline cracks while others could be much wider or you could have holes in the stucco. Not all of the cracks in the stucco of your house are going to be the same. It won’t be difficult to repair the cracks using these tips. ![]() There are many reasons why stucco cracks, such as the house settling or the exterior being exposed to the extremes of hot and cold weather. ![]() ![]() If it’s time to paint your stucco home but there are cracks or holes in the walls, you will need to repair them before painting commences. ![]()
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