Hollow or bulging chimney stucco repaired in Coconut Grove
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Stucco trouble you can spot from the yard
- Paint peeling on one chimney face
- White powder on the stucco surface
- Old patches cracking at their edges
- Stucco pulling away at a corner
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Planning a stucco chimney repair in Coconut Grove
Where chimney stucco meets the roof covering
The line where a stucco chimney meets the roof is a common entry point for water. The code expects flashing at such junctions, applied so that water is kept out of the wall cavity and away from the framing.
Stucco run tight down onto the roof with no flashing showing deserves a closer look. We check how the flashing and the plaster finish meet. Chimney flashing repair is a separate job, and we list it on its own line if it is needed alongside the stucco.
Reproducing the texture on a stucco chimney
Stucco textures range from smooth to heavily worked finishes. A textured surface can hide a well-made patch. On textured stucco, it is not usually necessary to replace a whole wall section for a repair to blend in.
Smooth stucco is less forgiving, because every change in plane or texture shows in low sunlight. We look at the existing finish closely and describe how we would reproduce it. If you have leftover finish material or a record of the original texture, share it with us.
Where chimney stucco meets the house wall
The corner where a stucco chimney meets the wall of the house often cracks in a long vertical line. The chimney and the wall can move a little differently, and the plaster across the joint takes the strain.
A rigid patch across that line may simply crack again. Depending on what we find, the better answer can be a flexible joint or a flashing detail rather than more plaster. We explain the choice and show where the joint will sit before any work starts.
Blending a patch into an aged stucco surface
New stucco looks fresher than a surface that has weathered in sun and rain. Even with the right mix and texture, a patch can look lighter or cleaner for a while.
We explain before the work how the patch may look at first and how it is likely to change as it weathers. On a painted chimney, the paint resolves most of this. On an unpainted face, you can choose between waiting for the patch to tone down and refinishing the face for an even look.
Included in a stucco chimney assessment
- Sounding survey of each accessible face
- Lath and fasteners in the repair area
- Paint on repaired areas where included
- Exploratory opening with your approval
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.
What should I mention when I call about stucco damage?
Tell us which face is damaged, how large the area looks, whether pieces have fallen and whether there are damp marks inside. Mention any earlier patches. You can reach us by phone to arrange the free inspection.
Do you replace the metal lath or reuse it?
Sound lath that has only pulled away can often be refastened. Corroded or torn lath in the repair area is cut out and replaced with corrosion-resistant lath lapped into what remains. The estimate says which we expect to do.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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