Hollow or bulging chimney stucco repaired in Bay Point
A matched repair mix protects the old stucco around the patch instead of stressing it.
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Stucco cracks and bulges worth mentioning
- Hollow sound when the stucco is tapped
- Pieces of stucco found near the base
- Cracks that return after painting
- Vines rooted into chimney cracks
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Stucco chimney repair work in Bay Point
Refastening or replacing loose lath
Sometimes the plaster is sound but the lath behind it has pulled away from the framing. Stucco on loose lath can flex, crack and eventually drop away.
Where the lath is still in good condition, it can often be refastened before the patch goes on. Where it has corroded or torn, the damaged section is cut out, and new lath is fastened and lapped into what remains. Either way, the backing is secured before new plaster is applied, and the estimate says which approach we expect to use.
The water barrier behind stucco on a chase
Stucco on a framed chase needs a water-resistive barrier behind it. Over wood sheathing, the code asks for a barrier that performs at least like a double layer of building paper. Each layer forms its own continuous plane.
When a repair opens the stucco down to the sheathing, the barrier in that area is repaired or replaced and lapped so water drains down and out. A patch that skips the barrier can look right and still let water into the framing. We note the barrier's condition in the written record of the work.
Moist curing between stucco coats
Cement plaster gains strength by curing, and curing needs water. The code's plaster section calls for each coat to be kept moist for a period before the next goes on. Base coat makers describe fog curing with a fine mist for the same reason.
On a chimney repair, that means planned return trips or a schedule that allows misting between coats. We explain the curing plan when you approve the work, so the gaps between visits make sense. A patch that skips curing can craze and crack even when the mix was right.
Ledges and bands that collect water on stucco
Decorative bands, ledges and sills on a stucco chimney can hold water on their top surfaces. The International Masonry Institute advises protecting horizontal surfaces as part of stucco maintenance.
If a ledge is cracked or has lost its slope, water sits there and soaks in. We look at each horizontal surface on the chimney and note whether it sheds water. Where one needs rebuilding with a better fall, we describe how, and it appears as its own line. Small ledges are easy to overlook from the ground, so we check them up close.
What the stucco inspection covers in Bay Point
- Sounding survey of each accessible face
- Base condition behind the repair area
- Crack treatment matched to crack movement
- Color sample for exposed faces
Stucco chimney repair, answered plainly
Do you repaint the chimney after the stucco repair?
Painting can be part of the scope or a separate item, and the estimate says which. New stucco needs time before some paints go on. We tell you when the surface is ready and which kind of paint suits the existing coating.
Do you fix the source of the water as part of the job?
We find the source during the inspection. If it is the chimney top, the flashing or another component, that repair is listed as its own item with its own price. You decide on each item, and we explain why the order of the work matters.
When is a hose water test part of a stucco job?
No. We run a hose water test only when the job calls for it, usually when the entry point is still unclear after the inspection. We explain why it would help before doing it.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo