Hollow or bulging chimney stucco repaired in Poinciana Park
Lath, beads and screeds that have corroded are replaced, not buried under fresh plaster.
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Stucco warning signs on homes in Poinciana Park
- Rust spots lined up in rows
- Dark streaks below the chimney top
- Stucco pulling away at a corner
- A vertical crack where chimney meets wall
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Repairing stucco and the base behind it
Stepping each new coat into the old stucco
A patch holds better when each coat is cut into the old stucco a little further than the one below it. The first coat covers the smallest area. The next reaches wider, and the finish spans the widest area of all.
Those stepped edges spread the joint between old and new across several layers, instead of stacking every seam on one line. The International Masonry Institute describes this approach for stucco section repair. We follow it on chimney patches so the repair edge is less likely to open up later.
The water barrier behind stucco on a chase
Stucco on a framed chase needs a water-resistive barrier behind it. Over wood sheathing, the code asks for a barrier that performs at least like a double layer of building paper. Each layer forms its own continuous plane.
When a repair opens the stucco down to the sheathing, the barrier in that area is repaired or replaced and lapped so water drains down and out. A patch that skips the barrier can look right and still let water into the framing. We note the barrier's condition in the written record of the work.
When a hose water test helps find a leak
Sometimes the entry point is still unclear after the inspection. Only in that case does a hose water test earn its place. Water is run over one area at a time, starting low, while someone watches inside for the first sign of a leak.
We run a hose water test only when the job calls for it. It takes time and it wets the chimney, so we explain why it is worth doing first. The result tells us which component to repair, which keeps the stucco work aimed at the right place.
Stucco cracks that come from movement
The National Park Service lists settlement among the causes of stucco cracking. When the structure beneath moves, rigid plaster over it cracks along the lines of stress, often from corners or openings.
A crack that widens, runs diagonally or appears alongside other signs of movement needs more than a cosmetic fix. We describe what we see. Where the movement looks structural, we tell you it needs its own assessment before the stucco is repaired, so the patch is not asked to hold the chimney together.
Each part of the stucco job, itemized
- Water barrier where framing is exposed
- Finish coat texture matched
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
- Access by ladder, roof or scaffold
Stucco repair answers for homes in Poinciana Park
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.
Is chimney parging the same thing as stucco?
On the outside of a chimney they are closely related, and people use the words loosely. Both are cement coatings over masonry, and we repair them the same way. Parging inside a smoke chamber is a separate job with different materials.
Do you clean up the dust and debris afterward?
Yes. We protect the ground and surrounding surfaces during the work and tidy the area each day. Old stucco, lath and other debris are cleaned up and hauled away when the job is finished.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo