Loose stucco on a chimney in Leisure City, fixed properly
Loose plaster is cut back to sound edges and rebuilt coat by coat, each one cured before the next.
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Stucco damage worth a closer look in Leisure City
- Pieces of stucco found near the base
- White powder on the stucco surface
- Stucco pulling away at a corner
- Crumbling stucco close to the ground
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Our approach to stucco chimneys in Leisure City
The leveling coat under a stucco finish
The middle coat, often called the brown coat, builds the patch out to the plane of the surrounding wall. It carries more sand than the finish and does most of the work of making the repair flat.
If this coat stops short or sits proud, the finish cannot hide it, and the patch shows as a dip or a bump in low sunlight. We check the level against the old stucco around the repair before the finish goes on. That check is quick, and it saves a repair that only looks right from straight ahead.
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.
An approved opening to see behind stucco
Sometimes nothing short of a small opening will show what sits behind the stucco. We suggest one when the evidence is mixed and the answer would change the repair. It is a controlled step, planned in advance, not a demolition.
The opening is agreed with you in advance, including its location and how it will be closed. It is listed as its own item. We protect the opening while it is open and describe what we found, so you can decide on the repair with the facts in front of you.
Maintenance visits for a stucco chimney
A stucco chimney benefits from an occasional look even when nothing seems wrong. Small cracks, failing sealant and a blocked screed are easier to deal with early.
On a maintenance visit we check the finish, the top band, the roof junction and the base of the stucco, and we tell you what has changed. Nothing is repaired without your approval. The International Masonry Institute's maintenance advice for stucco centers on limiting water entry, and that is where we focus. Mention anything new you have noticed before we arrive.
What we check before pricing stucco work
- Adhesion check on the existing coating
- Exploratory opening with your approval
- Workmanship warranty on the repair
- Hose water test when the job needs it
Stucco chimney questions asked in Leisure City
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.
How does the discount after the free inspection work?
If you approve the work within 72 hours of your own free inspection, a 10% discount applies to it. The window counts from your inspection, not from a calendar date. Ask us about any line on the estimate during that time.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo