Loose stucco on a chimney in Golden Beach, fixed properly
A matched repair mix protects the old stucco around the patch instead of stressing it.
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Stucco trouble you can spot from the yard
- Hairline cracks across one chimney face
- Rust marks bleeding through the finish
- Dark streaks below the chimney top
- Stucco pulling away at a corner
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Getting chimney stucco right in Golden Beach
Watching a stucco crack before repairing it
When it is unclear whether a crack is active, time can answer the question. A simple crack gauge fixed across the crack shows whether the two sides shift over the following weeks.
We may suggest this when a crack is long, runs through the full thickness of the plaster, or has reopened after an earlier repair. You decide whether to wait for that information or to proceed with a repair chosen on what we can see now. We explain what each choice means for the likely result.
The weep screed at the base of framed stucco
Stucco on a framed wall should end at a weep screed, a metal or plastic strip that lets water behind the plaster drain out at the bottom. The code requires it on exterior stud walls and sets how the barrier and lath lap onto it.
A buried, blocked or missing screed can trap water at the base of the chase. We check the bottom edge of the stucco during the inspection. If the screed needs work, we explain what is involved, because the lowest part of the plaster may need cutting back to reach it.
Base coat products that follow the plaster standard
Many stucco repairs use a pre-blended base coat that needs only water. Makers of these products state that they comply with the ASTM standard for applying portland cement-based plaster.
A pre-blended base coat gives consistent results batch to batch, which helps on a small repair. Where a matched or softer mix suits the old stucco better, we explain why we prefer it. Either way, the estimate names the material, and the written record confirms what went on the chimney. If a product change is needed partway through, we tell you first.
Stucco repair alongside a roof project
If the roof around the chimney is due for replacement, the timing of the stucco work matters. Flashing, the stucco edge at the roof and the roof covering all meet at the same line.
Tell us about any planned roof work when you arrange the inspection. It may make sense to coordinate so the flashing and stucco details are finished together, rather than disturbed twice. We explain which parts of that junction are ours and which belong to the roofing contractor. Coordinating also avoids cutting new flashing into fresh stucco.
Each part of the stucco job, itemized
- Loose stucco area marked and measured
- Sealant at stucco transitions
- Hose water test when the job needs it
- Access by ladder, roof or scaffold
Stucco chimney repair, answered plainly
Why not just seal stucco cracks with caulk?
Caulk weathers differently from stucco, holds dirt and often shows more than the crack did. On a fine, stable crack, a thin mineral slurry or a repair mortar suits better. A flexible sealant is kept for cracks that still move.
What does the free inspection include for a stucco chimney?
We look at every accessible face, tap for hollow areas, and check the top, the roof junction and the base. We explain what we saw and what we could not see. A free written estimate follows, with each item priced separately.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo