Imagine you’re driving through southeastern Pennsylvania, taking in the beautiful properties and pristine homes, when you’re suddenly struck with what we call stucco envy. After all, your own home is a depressing display of siding that’s seen better days. You start asking yourself, “How do …
To protect against moisture intrusion, it’s crucial for the exterior of your home to be well designed and to include all the necessary components of a high-performing drainage system. Unfortunately, many homeowners in the Greater Philadelphia area encounter moisture issues stemming from crucial parts missing …
Have you noticed cracking around your stucco chimney? What about mold or rot? Or do you notice efflorescence? If so, you might need to look into stucco chimney repair. The deterioration on your stucco chimney could be more than just surface damage. This deterioration occurs …
Stucco installation mistakes can lead to extensive water damage on stucco homes, and stucco chimneys are no exception. Stucco chimney deterioration happens when a stucco covered chimney is missing vital components of a proper stucco system (or if the system was installed ineffectively). In this …
If you notice your stucco separating from the wall, that means your stucco is buckling. Far from being a merely cosmetic issue, buckling stucco can be a sign of deeper damage. That’s why simply replacing the stucco won’t help to solve the problem. It …
Time and time again on our blog we emphasize that damage to your stucco might mean a more fundamental problem than what is visible. For example, if you notice stucco cracking, it could just be routine wear and tear, but it could be a sign …
A stucco exterior can serve as a beautiful feature of your home. However, left to itself without proper maintenance, it can become unsightly. Whether you want to learn more about stucco upkeep because you just bought a home, noticed some cracks in your stucco, …
So you need stucco installation, repair, or remediation. You’ve Googled “stucco professionals near me,” and you see a long list of options. Who do you choose? How do you know who’s the best? How do you know if you can even afford the best? You …
In our professional blog posts, we’ve covered all sorts of stucco problems. From ivy, installation issues, and others. Continuing this series, we’ll now look at what should you do if you see bubbles in your stucco. You might think bubbling stucco is just a cosmetic problem. But we wouldn’t …
We’ve heard this story too many times before; a homeowner finds out too late that there is significant water damage behind their stucco. When the extent of the damage is discovered, the homeowner is left with a lot of questions. One of which is, “Does …