Is your stucco
cracking, bulging or even falling off of your house?
This
may
mean you have rotten wood under the stucco. We can
help! Whether you have hardcoat or synthetic stucco (EIFS - Exterior Insulation & Finish System) Atlanta Contracting
Services can correct the problem.
Water
intrusion beneath the stucco causes the rotting wood. This can
happen where the roof line meets a vertical wall, or through cracks in
the stucco which
can be caused when the building settles.
Diverter
flashings, proper water sealing and painting with elastomeric coating are all necessary to
maintain the stucco and seal out water and moisture on your home for years to come.
The same chimney after the stucco was removed. Diverter flashings were not installed when this home was constructed.
Stucco Expansion Joints
The following picture shows an example of a home with proper expansion joints. Expansion Joints are installed into the stucco when the house is built. Both vertical and horizontal joints are applied at each window and door. This procedure will prevent the stucco from cracking.
