Fixing chimney stucco and its water source in Allapattah
We find out what sits behind the stucco before we patch it, so the repair suits the chimney.
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- Fully licensed and insured
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Signs chimney stucco is starting to fail
- Hollow sound when the stucco is tapped
- Paint peeling on one chimney face
- Damp marks indoors beside the chimney
- Gaps where stucco meets the roof
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What goes into a lasting stucco repair
Leaving metal lath off sound masonry
Adding metal lath is not automatically an improvement. Preservation guidance advises against inserting metal lath when stucco is applied over masonry in sound condition. Fastening it damages the masonry, and any water that reaches it can start rust.
Where the stucco sits on sound block or brick, we prepare the masonry surface so the new coats bond to it directly. Lath is kept for framed chases and for the few masonry cases where the base cannot take a direct bond. We explain the choice for your chimney before the work starts.
Shielding fresh stucco from strong sun and heat
Heat and direct sun dry fresh stucco from the surface down. The National Park Service recommends shading or covering new work in hot weather and keeping it damp. Base coat makers also suggest working during the cooler parts of the day.
We plan chimney stucco work with the forecast in mind and shade the repair where the setup allows. On a very hot, dry day we may start early or move the finish coat to another visit. You hear about any change to the schedule before it happens.
A stucco discount tied to your free inspection
After the free inspection you receive a written estimate for the stucco work. If you approve it within 72 hours of that inspection, 10% comes off the price.
The 72 hours count from your own inspection, so every customer gets the full period, and it does not depend on a date on the calendar. Use the time to read the estimate, ask questions and compare the options we set out. We are glad to go through any line with you before you decide.
Mixing only the stucco that can be used
Stucco starts to stiffen soon after it is mixed. The National Park Service advises mixing only as much as can be used within a working period and discarding the rest rather than adding water to loosen it.
Retempered plaster is weaker and can craze or crack. We mix small batches for chimney patches, sized to the area in hand. The same care applies to overmixing, which that guidance links to crazing, discoloration and poor bonding. It is a small discipline that shows in the finished repair.
Stucco work we separate on the estimate
- Leveling coat brought to the wall plane
- Top band under the crown or cover
- Exploratory opening with your approval
- Written record of the stucco work
What people ask about chimney stucco
Can one damaged area be repaired without redoing the whole face?
Often, yes. A defined patch works well where the base is sound and the loose area is limited. We map the hollow zone first. If the color match on a prominent face worries you, refinishing the face is offered as a separate option.
Will the repaired stucco match the rest of the chimney?
Texture can usually be matched closely. Color is harder on unpainted stucco, because the old surface has weathered. We explain the likely result before you approve, and we can make small samples so you can judge the match yourself.
Is chimney parging the same thing as stucco?
On the outside of a chimney they are closely related, and people use the words loosely. Both are cement coatings over masonry, and we repair them the same way. Parging inside a smoke chamber is a separate job with different materials.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo