So, you’re having a house built or planning a re-side for your current place. As you’re mulling over the siding options, you keep getting stuck on stucco, wondering if stucco for exterior walls is a sound choice. Here at Ai Restoration, we’ve been expertly installing and remediating stucco for over 25 years — and we have plenty of good things to say about this frontrunner for siding. But, our glowing recommendation comes with a few serious caveats, ESPECIALLY concerning installation. Come along for a brief tour of what to love and what to avoid when it comes to stucco.
Bad News First: Stucco Can Be Done Very, Very Wrong
In our line of work, we’ve seen it all when it comes to stucco. Trust us: stucco can be done very, very wrong. We won’t bore you with all the many ways this can happen — we’ll stick with the basic principle:
- If your house is not properly protected from moisture beneath your stucco siding, especially where stucco meets windows, door frames, and the base of your house, there can and will be problems down the line.
- Siding installation problems can range in severity from mold and excessive cracking to rotten wood and serious structural damage, with the impacts inevitably worsening as time goes on.
Given all that’s at stake, it’s crucially important to work with a contractor who knows what they’re doing from the outset, whether you choose stucco for exterior walls or another material.
Good News: Ai Restoration & The Stucco Solution!
At Ai Restoration, we’ve developed a unique solution that totally eliminates the stucco stumbles we’ve outlined above. We install a system with a three-layer, self-adhered water/moisture/air barrier membrane. This protective system not only lends a solution to the water problems plaguing so many of today’s homes; it’s also a major part of the greater high-performance exterior building envelope we meticulously install to protect your home for decades to come.
Looking for reassurance? Ai Restoration has decades of experience and a proven track record of success, visible in our gallery and in our customer testimonials. We will give you the stunning stucco siding of your dreams AND the vital underlying protection, so you can get the most out of your new siding’s lifespan. Call today at 215-794-6858 to learn more!
