Many homeowners mistakenly believe that stucco is a waterproof material. In fact, stucco is far from invincible from the wear and tear that lead to water damage in the long term. These are just a few ways stucco can become vulnerable to leaks over time:
- Even the best-quality paint covering stucco eventually peels, cracks, and wears away, allowing rainwater to seep into the stucco.
- Seasonal changes in temperature cause the wood and metal beneath stucco to expand and contract, leading to cracks in the stucco around doors and windows.
- Mounted items such as satellite dishes penetrate stucco and the layers of material beneath.
Stucco is a durable and beautiful building material, but homeowners should accept that it just isn’t waterproof. If you’re concerned about damage to your home, look from these signs that your stucco is, indeed, due for a waterproofing job:
- Paint coating stucco is chipping, peeling, fainting, or cracking.
- There are cracks in the stucco itself, even as narrow as a hairline.
- There is separation between the stucco and the edges of windows and doors.
- There are signs of leaking indoors, such as paint discoloration, especially around doors, windows, plumbing, and electrical systems.
If you discover signs that your stucco needs waterproofing, we’d be glad to take care of it for you in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner. Entrust the job to experts who will ensure that everything is done properly for effective and lasting water resistance.