Buying a home is an exciting time in our lives. The shiny new appliances, the perfectly painted walls, and the freshly finished floors all put stars in our eyes. But if we don’t have proper inspections completed before we buy our “dream home,” it can quickly turn into a nightmare. This is especially true when buying a stucco home. It’s important to have a stucco specialist or water intrusion specialist inspect before you buy. Buyer Beware: A Guide For Buying A stucco Home What Causes Stucco to Become … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know Before Buying a Stucco Home
Stucco Damage
Hard Coat Stucco Problems: The High Cost of Frequent Issues
Most of us have heard the adage “No news is good news.” However, with hard coat stucco problems, you may want to follow the opposite advice. While stucco may appear to have no issues or only minor issues on the outside, it can often cause major problems for your home on the inside. This is why it's essential to have it inspected and maintained regularly by experienced stucco professionals. What Are Signs Of Common Hard Coat Stucco Problems? Staining and Efflorescence: White, grey, black, and green stains or … [Read more...] about Hard Coat Stucco Problems: The High Cost of Frequent Issues
The Most Common Synthetic Stucco Problems
Home ownership can be both fulfilling and stressful. For homeowners with EIFS or synthetic stucco, stressful synthetic stucco problems are all too common. If you have a home with EIFS, you need information about exactly what lies beneath the surface of your seemingly beautiful exterior. In this blog, Ai Restoration discusses what can go wrong with synthetic stucco. The Underlying Cause Of Synthetic Stucco Problems Synthetic stucco's makeup makes it desirable for its energy efficiency, but this can also lead to … [Read more...] about The Most Common Synthetic Stucco Problems
Why You Shouldn’t Delay Stucco Restoration
The more unpleasant a task is, the more likely we are to put it off. We’ve all been there—leaving an unpleasant chore for another day or delaying home repairs if they do not seem urgent. However, home repair, remediation, and restoration experts agree that delaying necessary repairs will only lead to higher costs and worse damage. As experts in stucco restoration, our team at AI Restoration can explain the benefits of timely stucco repairs. Common Culprits That Stealthily Destroy Stucco—And Your Home’s … [Read more...] about Why You Shouldn’t Delay Stucco Restoration
Ask the Experts: How to Remove Stains From Stucco
As DIY blogs and self-taught “experts” are a dime a dozen, searching the internet for the easy way to take on difficult home improvement tasks is tempting. When we search for “how to remove stains from stucco,” countless suggestions are likely to pop up. Yet the reason professional stucco remediation and restoration can be costly is because they both require an expertise that can only come with years of experience from a team of stucco specialists. All Stains Are Not Created Equal Some apparent stains can … [Read more...] about Ask the Experts: How to Remove Stains From Stucco
Common Problems With Stucco Windows Replacement
Choosing energy efficient options and accessories for your home, such as windows, is a generally no-brainer. However, when it comes to stucco, windows can be difficult to replace without damaging the stucco exterior. Ideally, you would replace old windows before having stucco installed. However, it's possible you’re in the position of needing new windows in your stucco home without the budget of a complete exterior overhaul. Learn about common problems that occur in stucco when replacing windows and what you can do … [Read more...] about Common Problems With Stucco Windows Replacement
Signs of Stucco Problems And What You Can Do About Them
Longer hours of sunlight and warmer weather lead us to spend more time outside. A natural side effect to our extended time outdoors is noticing our home’s exterior more. This makes summer the perfect time to perform an annual inspection of your stucco exterior to seek out any signs of stucco problems. If you notice any of these signs, an immediate phone call to a professional stucco inspection company is in order. Top 3 Signs Of Stucco Problems—And The Most Likely Culprit Increasing Cracks and Crumbling: … [Read more...] about Signs of Stucco Problems And What You Can Do About Them
Stucco Discoloration: A Problem You Should Never Ignore
When it comes to being homeowners, we have so much on our to-do lists. It is hard to keep up with it all. With so much going on, you might be wondering if you can ignore stucco discoloration for the time being. However, at Ai Restoration, we have dealt with many catastrophes due to customers overlooking what they think are merely surface blemishes. Stucco Discoloration: What You Need To Know Say “NO” To Paint: While you may be tempted to treat stucco discoloration as a cosmetic issue that can be concealed, we … [Read more...] about Stucco Discoloration: A Problem You Should Never Ignore
Bad Stucco: A Big Problem To Be Wary Of
If you were told you needed restorative or reconstructive dental work in order to keep your mouth properly functioning, what would you do? Would you choose an inexperienced dentist just for a more affordable rate? All too often, when it comes to choosing contractors to work on our homes, we choose a “cheaper” choice that is more expensive in the long run. Bad stucco is often the result of improper or inexperienced installation. Why DIY And Inept Installers Are Definite Dont’s With home improvement channels … [Read more...] about Bad Stucco: A Big Problem To Be Wary Of
How to Remove Vines From Stucco
Some people love the look of ivy or vines on the exterior of a home. Others hate these creeping enemies. Whatever your opinion on how it looks, ivy and stucco don’t make a great team. In fact, ivy can destroy stucco. To understand why and how to remove vines from stucco, read on. The Trouble With Vines or Ivy Ivy grows fast and has serious clinging power when it comes to your stucco exterior. Part of the compound of ivy actually acts like super glue as it grows onto your home. The ivy spreads and easily sneaks … [Read more...] about How to Remove Vines From Stucco
