Today’s question comes from Dan and the question is regarding a crack that is on an inside corner that has been repaired using caulking but keeps reappearing. This is not too common of an issue but does happen from time to time. Question from Dan:”Will installing an expansion joint at the corner resolve repeated cracking, […]
In our latest stucco Q&A, we’re tackling a colorful conundrum from Cheryl, who’s in the midst of finalizing the exterior finish for her home. Cheryl writes: “We are getting ready to stucco our home – the lath, scratch, brown coat, and mesh have been done for a fine sand stucco application. A sample of Clay X-830 […]
Today, we’re assisting David, who faces a challenge many homeowners encounter with older stucco finishes: “I’m trying to match the color on stucco that’s 38 years old. Initially, I thought the original color was lighter and that it had become stained over time, but after removing pieces, I’m noticing a darker, more colorful shade just below […]
Welcome to our stucco Q&A, where we dive into the nitty-gritty of stucco applications and color concerns. Today, we’re responding to Griselda, who’s facing a common predicament that some homeowners may encounter after a fresh coat of stucco has been applied to the walls.Griselda writes: “I had new stucco put on my house yesterday and the […]
In today’s Q&A, we’re addressing a question from Brad, about the lifespan of his waterproofing paper behind his stucco. He’s curious about the durability of the original paper that was used and whether the time has come for replacement. It’s a common concern among owners of older stucco homes, and I’m here to shed light […]
Landscaping and stucco can go together well, if planned out and certain precautionary measures are taken. I had a question regarding a planter box that would be located near the stucco wall and the question asked by Lisa was: We are fixing up the garden area in the front yard. There is a flower bed that […]
Stucco cracks are normal and they do happen but a lot of questions I get seem to revolve around how many cracks are too many? This question was sent from Kim and the following question was asked: Our 2-month-old home has cracks in the stucco on all sides. I’ve marked them with tape. There are more […]
I have had many people ask about the gap that is sometimes present between the stucco weep screed and the foundation, especially when plywood or OSB is used on the walls. This question comes from Rafael and the question asked was: I was wondering if I need to fill in the gap between the wall. When […]