Stucco homeownership can be both a gift and a curse, depending on who you ask. For owners of well-constructed stucco homes, the material is aesthetically pleasing and also very functional – it makes your home more energy efficient, fire retardant, and reduces sound transmission for those of us in loud, crowded neighborhoods. But for the owners of homes with stucco shells constructed under shoddy workmanship, home ownership can seem like a never-ending cycle of issues both functional and aesthetic. Here are 3 common issues faced by the latter group of homeowners, and how we can resolve these problems:
- Stucco extends below grade – Like the majority of stucco issues, this is caused by improper installation on the part of a stucco contractor. Stucco extending below grade results in an accumulation of water in the stucco – both from an inability to drain and the stucco absorbing moisture from the ground. Depending on your specific home and problem area, this can be solved in a few different ways. These include cutting above grade and installing a weep screed, or removing the stucco. In either case, the most important step is the installation of a new and improved water management system and stucco system.
- Deterioration – Deterioration is a common issue for unsealed stucco, and can be expedited by a variety of factors, including: pressure washing, improper mixing, poor installation, landscaping too close to walls, and heavy water concentrations. This issue can be remedied relatively easily by simply sealing your stucco.
- Watermarks – Stucco is a very porous material, which can make it vulnerable to excessive water saturation. This problem is amplified for homes in areas with heavy rainfall. If you’re a homeowner looking into stucco remediation in Mercer County, your issues are probably at least partially caused by a combination of these factors. Applying a coating of sealer to your stucco is the most effective remedy, as it will help waterproof your stucco and make it less susceptible to watermarks in the future.
Regardless of which symptoms you’re noticing in your home, almost all stucco issues are caused by bigger problems under the surface. Our Mercer County stucco restoration team specializes in fixing problems at the root in order to prevent future issues. We will restore your home to its original beauty, even expanding its functionality.
Contact Ai Restoration for Full-Service Stucco Repair in Mercer County
If you’re suffering from stucco-related home issues, it’s crucial to take care of them as soon as possible. And when you make that decision to renovate your stucco home, you want to hire a stucco remediation team with the highest degree of workmanship, professionalism, and quality. Ai Restoration has a longstanding reputation as one of the premier names in Mercer County stucco remediation, and you can count on us to fully revamp your home for the ultimate combination of form and function. To schedule a consultation, contact us today:
(215) 794-6858
info@airestoration.com
