We’ve covered a lot of different issues with improper stucco installation on this blog, but one of the most common causes of moisture problems that we see is gaps in stucco around windows and doors. These gaps are an easy entry point for water and in today’s blog, we’ll talk about what complications that can bring, and what you can do about it.
Stucco Around Windows and Doors: Purpose
First, it’s important to understand how stucco siding works. Considered a “reservoir type” exterior siding product, stucco will get wet and but if installed properly with proper drainage paths, it will dry out. Really, any siding is meant to keep moisture out of the structure of your home. Some siding blocks it. Some siding helps it flow away from your home. With stucco, it soaks the moisture in and then dries. By soaking in the moisture, it keeps that moisture from damaging key structural components. Think of it like a bulletproof vest. These vests don’t just block bullets, but they absorb the blow. Stucco absorbs moisture to prevent damage in a similar way.
Stucco Around Windows and Doors: Problems
Second, what does all of this have to do with gaps in your stucco? Well, as you might imagine, if you have gaps around your windows and doors, those are places stucco cannot absorb the moisture. Hence, those are places moisture can sneak in to damage your home! If you allow moisture to infiltrate there, you may experience:
- Mold issues
- Cracks in your foundation after the water freezes
- Deterioration of load-bearing parts
- Leaks in your home
- Extensive water damage
No one wants to face these! So, you need to fix those stucco gaps immediately. Who can you call?
Ai Restoration: Your Moisture Problem Solution Center
Noticing gaps in stucco around windows and doors? Our Ai Restoration experts have been working with stucco and other siding types for over two decades—that’s why we call ourselves true exterior building envelope specialists. Whereas some repair contractors might make small repairs that only put a bandaid on the larger issues, we fully evaluate the entire siding system to create a plan that ensures moisture problems won’t come back in the future. We know what problems the gaps in the stucco around doors and windows can do. And we know how to fix them. So contact us today!
