Hollow or bulging chimney stucco repaired in Bayside
Each part of the job is priced separately, from the base and lath to the finish and paint.
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Stucco damage worth a closer look in Bayside
- A bulge or swelling in the plaster
- Stucco pulling away at a corner
- Damp marks indoors beside the chimney
- Weep screed buried under soil or paving
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Stucco chimney repair work in Bayside
Stepping each new coat into the old stucco
A patch holds better when each coat is cut into the old stucco a little further than the one below it. The first coat covers the smallest area. The next reaches wider, and the finish spans the widest area of all.
Those stepped edges spread the joint between old and new across several layers, instead of stacking every seam on one line. The International Masonry Institute describes this approach for stucco section repair. We follow it on chimney patches so the repair edge is less likely to open up later.
Tapping stucco to map the loose areas
Stucco that has lost its bond often sounds hollow when tapped. Bulging or cracked areas are the obvious place to start, and the tapping then shows how far the loose material reaches around them.
The hollow zone is frequently larger than the visible crack. We mark it out before quoting, so the repair size in the estimate reflects the loose area rather than the crack alone. Where a section is out of reach during the free inspection, we tell you and explain how its condition may change the scope.
Setting expectations for a stucco color match
Color in stucco can come from the sand, from pigments or from paint on the surface. Old stucco has also weathered. An exact match on a small patch may not be possible, even with careful testing.
We tell you before the work what level of match to expect. Where the difference would be obvious on a prominent face, one option is to paint or refinish the whole face so the patch disappears. That is a separate item, and you decide whether it is worth it for your chimney.
Stucco work inside the code's HVHZ
The Florida Building Code places Miami-Dade County inside the zone it calls the HVHZ. Exterior wall and roofing work in that zone follows provisions written specifically for it.
A small stucco patch may not reach those provisions, while a full restucco, new lath or work at the roof junction may. Ask which provisions apply to the specific work before you approve it. We explain our reading of what the stucco job involves there. Any product approval is confirmed from its own paperwork, not assumed.
What the stucco inspection covers in Bayside
- Color sample for exposed faces
- Adhesion check on the existing coating
- Paint on repaired areas where included
- Open top covered at each day's end
Stucco repair answers for homes in Bayside
Should I pressure wash the chimney before you come?
Please do not. High pressure can drive water into cracks and loosen weak plaster, which makes the inspection harder to read. Leave the surface as it is, and we will look at it in its current condition.
What does the workmanship warranty cover on stucco work?
It covers the work we did in the areas we repaired. It does not cover damage from a separate defect you chose not to repair, or plaster we did not touch. We explain the terms before you approve the estimate.
Do you clean up the dust and debris afterward?
Yes. We protect the ground and surrounding surfaces during the work and tidy the area each day. Old stucco, lath and other debris are cleaned up and hauled away when the job is finished.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo