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 into cracks in your stucco. Even if the cracks are small, the ivy will continue to grow and widen those cracks.
Even stucco that does not have cracks is at risk for damage. Growing vines are strong enough to chip paint and stucco, allowing entry points for moisture. Vines adhered to the stucco exterior can also trap moisture against the surface.
Now that you understand the problematic relationship of stucco and vines, you may think you’re ready to research how to remove vines from stucco. However, keep in mind that this is not a smart DIY venture.
How to Remove Vines From Stucco
Although you might be tempted to start ripping the vines from your stucco exterior, we strongly urge you not to. Any damage done will be exacerbated by inexperience, rough handling, or improper tools. The same goes for any weed killer you may be tempted to douse on the vines. The chemicals in weed killing products are extremely detrimental to stucco.
Stucco is amazingly durable, but if not cared for with caution, it can be severely damaged. We suggest that you put down your tools and step away from the chemicals in your shed. Then, call in a professional team with stucco experience.
Save Your Stucco, Vamoose Those Vines!
Our experts at Ai Restoration can inspect your stucco and any damage it may have been dealt by the vines. With this information, we will work with you to plan the best course of action. Lean on our expertise and you won’t go wrong. Call 215-794-6858 today for your free consultation, and let us stop those vines from taking over your home.
