Loose stucco on a chimney in Sea Ranch Lakes, 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 warning signs on homes in Sea Ranch Lakes
- A bulge or swelling in the plaster
- Hollow sound when the stucco is tapped
- Cracks that return after painting
- Gaps where stucco meets the roof
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Repairing stucco and the base behind it
A small trial area before a full refinish
Before refinishing a whole chimney face, a small trial area is a sensible step. It shows the texture, the color and how the product bonds to your surface, and it costs little compared with redoing a face.
The International Masonry Institute recommends mockups for coating work. We place the trial where you can see it but where it is not the first thing a visitor notices. You approve the result, or ask for changes, before the full finish goes on. That approval is noted in the written record of the work.
What a surface look at stucco cannot show
Stucco hides the base, the lath, the barrier and any framing behind it. Tapping and close observation tell us a great deal about the plaster, but they do not show everything underneath.
Where the visible evidence points to damage behind the finish, the estimate states what is known and what is assumed. If an assumption turns out wrong once the plaster is open, we stop and explain the new finding. We would rather say that plainly now than promise a scope the wall may not support.
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.
Questions to ask before approving stucco work
A few questions make a stucco estimate easier to judge. Ask what sits behind the stucco, how the edges of the repair will be cut and how the patch will be cured between coats.
Ask how the color and texture will be matched and whether painting is included. Ask what happens if the repair area grows once the wall is open, and what the warranty covers. We expect these questions and answer them before you approve anything, in writing where it helps.
Each part of the stucco job, itemized
- Repair boundary cut to sound edges
- Leveling coat brought to the wall plane
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
- Hose water test when the job needs it
Stucco chimney questions asked in Sea Ranch Lakes
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.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo