Stucco chimney repair in Cutler Bay, coat by coat
We find out what sits behind the stucco before we patch it, so the repair suits the chimney.
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When chimney stucco in Cutler Bay needs attention
- Cracks running through the stucco finish
- Hollow sound when the stucco is tapped
- Pieces of stucco found near the base
- Paint peeling on one chimney face
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How we repair chimney stucco in Cutler Bay
A crown that throws rain clear of the stucco
The Brick Industry Association's guidance on residential chimneys shows a crown that overhangs the face of the chimney. Where it does not overhang, a drip is formed below it instead. Either detail reduces the water running down the face.
If the crown on your chimney is flush with the wall, rain can sheet straight down the plaster. That alone does not mean a new crown is needed, but it helps explain a pattern of damage. We note the crown detail during the inspection and tell you whether chimney crown repair belongs in the plan.
Corrosion-resistant lath and fasteners by code
The Florida Building Code's exterior plaster section requires lath and its attachments to be corrosion-resistant. It also points to the ASTM standards for how lath is fastened and how plaster is applied.
When we replace lath in a repair area, the new lath and fasteners follow that requirement. We fasten the new lath into sound framing or backing and lap it with the lath that stays. The estimate names the lath and fastener type, so you can see what is going behind the finish.
Foam-backed finishes that only look like stucco
Some chimneys are clad in a foam-backed finish system that looks like stucco from the ground. It is a different assembly, with foam board, a reinforced base coat and a thin finish layer. Tapping it sounds and feels different from cement plaster.
Those systems have their own repair methods set by their makers, and a cement stucco patch is not the right fix. We identify which material you have during the inspection. If it is a foam-backed system, we tell you plainly and explain what that means for the repair.
Unlike metals inside coastal stucco
Where unlike metals touch in salty, damp air, one of them corrodes faster than it would on its own. A small part against a large surface of a different metal fares worst.
In a stucco repair near the coast, that can mean new lath fastened with mismatched screws, or a bead touching copper flashing. We match metals where we can and keep them apart where we cannot. The written record lists the metals used, so a later repair can follow the same approach.
Stucco items written into your estimate
- Corner and casing beads checked
- Exploratory opening with your approval
- Protection for paving and plants
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
Questions about chimney stucco repair
How do you tell stucco over block from stucco over framing?
We look at the top first, because a metal cover usually means a framed chase and a concrete crown usually means masonry. Tapping, the bottom edge and the attic view add more. Where the clues disagree, we suggest a small opening you approve.
What if the old stucco is soft and crumbly?
Soft, sandy stucco may be rich in lime, and a hard cement patch would not suit it. We assess its character first. The repair material is then chosen to be compatible, and we explain the choice before you approve.
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
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