Chimney parging and stucco repairs in Hillsboro Pines
Finish samples on visible faces let you judge the color and texture before the repair.
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How failing chimney stucco shows itself
- A bulge or swelling in the plaster
- Dark streaks below the chimney top
- Stains in the attic near the chimney
- A vertical crack where chimney meets wall
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Stucco repair details that decide the result
Softer lime-rich stucco needs a gentler repair
Some stucco contains a large share of lime, which makes it softer and more flexible than modern cement plaster. The National Park Service explains that a rigid portland cement repair is physically incompatible with that kind of stucco.
If the stucco on your chimney scratches easily or looks soft and sandy, tell us. We assess its character before recommending a mix. A matched, softer repair material may be the right call, and softer materials can take longer to set, which we allow for in the schedule.
Corroded corner bead and casing bead
Metal beads form the corners and edges of many stucco chimneys. When they corrode, the stucco along the corner can crack in a straight line, bulge or lose its edge entirely. Corners take knocks as well as weather.
A corner repair usually means cutting back the plaster on both faces, replacing the corroded bead with a corrosion-resistant one and rebuilding the coats. The corner is a visible line, so we take care over its straightness and texture. The estimate shows how far onto each face the corner repair reaches.
The flue cap does not shield the stucco walls
A cap over the flue keeps rain and debris out of the flue itself. It does little for the outside walls of the chimney, which take rain from the side and from above at the top band.
People sometimes expect a new cap to stop stucco damage. It may help at the top edge if water was entering there, but it will not protect cracked or loose plaster lower down. We explain which part of the chimney each component protects, so the repair matches the problem you actually have.
Describing stucco damage when you call
When you call about a stucco chimney, a short description helps us plan the visit. Tell us which face is damaged, roughly how large the area is and whether pieces have fallen.
Mention whether the chimney has a metal cover or a concrete crown on top, if you can see it from the ground. Say whether there are damp marks inside the house. These details help us bring the right tools and allow enough time. Calling ahead with them makes the free inspection more useful.
Stucco repair items we price in Hillsboro Pines
- Repair boundary cut to sound edges
- Removal of failed stucco and old patches
- Finish coat texture matched
- Access by ladder, roof or scaffold
Common questions on stucco chimneys
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 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.
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 
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