Restucco and chimney stucco repair in Edgewood
Loose stucco only gets looser. Call our Edgewood team for a free inspection and a repair sized to the damage.
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Checked before any stucco comes off in Edgewood
Four of the items our stucco specialists record in Edgewood, each with upfront pricing.
- Finish texture and how the match will be made
- Barrier behind the lath on a framed chase, if opened
- Failed older patches removed and rebuilt
- Hidden damage shown to you before any added work
Chimney stucco done properly in Edgewood
Worth knowing before you approve a stucco repair in Edgewood.
Stucco on masonry versus stucco on lath
Stucco can be applied straight onto block, brick or concrete, or carried on metal lath fastened over framing and a water-resistive barrier. The International Masonry Institute describes both assemblies, and each one fails in its own way.
On masonry, trouble usually starts with lost bond or water entering at the top. On a lathed chase, rusting lath, corroded fasteners or a torn barrier behind the lath are part of the picture. We identify the assembly before recommending anything. The same crack can mean a finish repair on block and a lath repair on a chase, which is why the two are never quoted alike.
Where the stucco meets the roof flashing
At the roof line, flashing turns up the chimney and the stucco finish comes down over or beside it. If that joint is poorly detailed, water runs behind the stucco or into the roof deck.
We check how your chimney's flashing and stucco meet, repair the stucco edge so it sheds water over the flashing and write up any flashing repair on a separate line with its own price. Sealant alone at that joint is a stopgap, and we explain when a flashing repair is the lasting answer.
When a bonding agent is used
According to the Park Service guidance, a properly cleaned and prepared patch area usually does not need a bonding agent, though one can help in some cases, such as surfaces that offer a poor key.
We use bonding agents where the surface calls for them and the repair product's instructions allow it. They never stand in for removing loose material and preparing the base properly. When one is used, it is named in the estimate along with the other repair products.
Outside parging is not smoke chamber parging
Parging on the outside of a chimney is a weather finish. Parging inside the smoke chamber above a fireplace is a different job with heat-rated materials, and it is its own service.
If you have been told the chimney needs parging, we find out which one was meant. Your estimate names the exact location of the work so there is no confusion later. Both can appear on one estimate when both are needed, each on its own line with its own price.
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Answers about chimney stucco for Edgewood homeowners
Our family-owned team in Edgewood answers the stucco questions homeowners raise before booking.
Can I pressure wash my stucco chimney?
High pressure can erode the texture and drive water into cracks, so we advise against it. A gentle rinse with a soft brush is safer. Keep all washing off new stucco until it has cured.
Does the 72-hour 10% discount apply to stucco repair?
Yes. Book within 72 hours after your free inspection and take 10% off, and stucco chimney repair counts. The discount is shown on your written estimate.
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