Stucco is a beautiful and durable exterior finish, but it is susceptible to damage of several kinds. The good news is that stucco can be repaired by local professionals. Some issues with stucco include:
Water and moisture damage. Stucco can suffer water damage when it has unrepaired cracks or holes that let water in especially in this weather we have in Sarasota. Missing pieces or improperly applied caulking can also let moisture in. Moisture can also come from the ground up with improperly applied stucco with too little drainage or poor sealing efforts. Flooding can also impact stucco exterior finishes.
Synthetic stucco issues including water damage and improper installation. EIFS or synthetic stucco does not have the ability to breath like traditional stucco does. Water that gets in can not get back out. Water that is trapped can rot or damage the underlying home structure materials such as wood, metal and gypsum. It can also harbor dangerous mold.
Hard coat stucco issues can be found with an inspection. Problems with this stucco can come from improper installation, the stucco being applied below grade, trapped moisture, deferred maintenance, storm damage, and mold growth on the surface or beneath the stucco surface, or cracks and holes in the surface.
Hail damage to stucco finishes can include holes and cracks. If this damage is not repaired promptly it can lead to water damage and mold growth.
Damage from accidents such as cracks or missing material should be properly repaired before they let water in behind the stucco. Stucco repair specialists can clean out the area around the damage and then repair it with matching material for a permanent, invisible repair.