4 SIGNS OF STUCCO LEAKS

Poor Drainage

If water sits on your home’s exterior for extended periods, the water begins to pool around the stucco, causing two problems:

• 1) The moisture separates the adhesive from the substrate causing your stucco to detach from the wall
• 2) The trapped moisture can cause mold and mildew to grow inside the wall. To prevent this, you should regularly inspect your stucco for water damage and repair cracks as they appear. You should also make sure to clean your gutters regularly and adequately draining away from the building exterior.

Steam Damage

Stucco repair and restoration can be sensitive to high temperatures, and excessive moisture or steam exposure may cause stucco to weaken and become powdery over time. This occurs when steam lines or boilers pass through expansion joints in the stucco; over time, this expansion erodesthe joint and causes a hole in the stucco.

To prevent this, you should seal all joints around steam lines with high-quality epoxy or hydraulic cement.

Condensation And Mildew Growth

If your home was built before 1990, there is a good chance that it has traditional stucco. Water could seep behind the walls and cause damage from condensation and mildew growth if your stucco installation wasn’t done correctly.

For the future: don’t hire any contractors who offer rock-bottom prices for repair work. It might be a sign they did not install your home’s stucco correctly in the first place.

Cracks in Your Stucco

New cracks in your stucco are a sign that something is changing the expansion and contraction of your home. Cracks are usually an indication of a change in the humidity around your house, water damage to stucco joints, or faulty installation. Proper exterior care is essential, as proactive stucco damage prevention keeps moisture from compromising the structure.

If you notice any cracks forming on your exterior walls, call a professional immediately because this might be a sign that your entire wall needs to be replaced. New cracks often develop due to environmental shifts, which makes consistent stucco maintenance valuable for identifying changes early.

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