Stucco Repair

The removal of stucco can be dusty and our professionals come armed with eye protection, protective clothing, and respirators. The best method we use to remove stucco is by using the power saw to cut stucco. The setting of the blade is done to be shy of the entire width of the membrane of stucco, which is always three-quarters of an inch. This will end up protecting the weather-resistive membrane against damage. We will keep adjusting the masonry blade depth because it wears down quickly.

We will cut the stucco to approximately twenty-four inches from the frame of the window. We will place vertical cuts far from the window because they have to reach the other framing member. After completing the saw cuts, we will place the cold chisel in the cut to fracture or break the remaining plaster thickness that is uncut. We will then pull off the remaining stucco from the wall with minimal damage to the membrane underneath. For large removal areas, we will cut the stucco into squares that are easy to handle. In other cases, the membrane will get adhered to the back of your stucco. In these examples, it is advisable to get the stucco back to the point where it binds with the membrane.

The stucco we cut will be smooth and straight and recommendations are that the edges need to be rough and jagged. A nice bond will come from this new patch and will minimize the chances of separating the crack. We will use a hammer to chip small sections away, leaving sections of the metallic lath exposed. We will peel back the membrane to minimize holes, tears, and other damages to it. We will leave some of the existent membranes for proper integration and lap with the flashings. An overlap of two inches horizontally and six inches vertically will be necessary when handling the final lathing.

We have qualified personnel at the company who will handle all flashings, windows, sheathing, and framing. There are several methods, products, and options that we will use to flash your windows. Many of these methods have their guides on the site. We have our guides that recommend that all flashings and membranes have to be installed in the shingle fashion if possible.

This is to means that all overlapping layers will direct water to the weeping point. This will include peel and stick membranes of flashing, PVC, and metal flashings. We will then use the asphalt emulsion on the exposed surface of the membrane to seal minor tears and holes. Compatibility material and products need to be checked before installation. Some materials may have reactions to products with saturated asphalt or products bonded with polyolefin.