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How to Know When it’s Time for Stucco Repairs

Posted on June 16, 2021

Stucco is a common exterior material for homes in the Northern Colorado Springs area––for good reason, too! The surface offers protection from weather conditions such as excessive heat. It is also very aesthetically pleasing and comes in a wide variety of colors. It truly is hard to go wrong with stucco. While the surface is durable, it is not indestructible. There comes a time for every homeowner with a stucco exterior to make repairs. But how do you know when this time has come? Our professionals have worked with stucco exteriors and have completed stucco repairs for homeowners all across the Northern Colorado Springs area. We know precisely what to look for and how to make the job as easy as possible. We’re here to share our knowledge about how to know it is time for stucco repairs with you. This information can help you steer clear of more costly and time-consuming repairs down the road. Let’s get started!

Cracking

The first––and most noticeable––sign that it is time for stucco repairs is large cracks in your stucco exterior. Hairline cracks that are smaller than 1/16 of an inch wide are normal to see with stucco. However, other types of cracking can be a major problem. If your stucco is cracking in a spiderweb look or other gridlike patterns, you’ll want to start looking into repairs. Diagonal cracks are also a sign that damage has happened. If you have any of these cracks on your stucco exterior, the chances are pretty high that your stucco wasn’t installed properly. Temperature can also play a major part in getting quality results. To avoid this in the future, work with the highest quality stucco painters and repairmen in your area. 

Staining

Another clear sign that your home exterior needs stucco repair is brown or white stains. While you may be tempted to simply paint over these stains, we strongly urge you to reconsider. The problem likely stems from something below the surface, such as water damage. If this is the case, you may have mold growing right under your nose. If not caught in time or treated properly once found, this can be a massive problem that can be very costly for you. Call a professional the first time you notice any type of staining on your stucco exterior for the best results. 

Making Your Stucco Repairs with CertaPro Painters

It is easy to get overwhelmed when you see these problems happening to your stucco exterior. The last thing any homeowner wants is to deal with something of this scale. With the right company, however, stucco repair can be easy to deal with. CertaPro Painters is highly skilled at dealing with stucco problems. We can also paint what we have repaired after we finish to make your house look even better than before! At CertaPro Painters, client satisfaction is our first priority. We always stay on budget and within the allotted time frame. All you have to do to get started is call our professionals at 719-488-4411. You can also fill out our free, online form for a no-obligation estimate. Don’t wait, get your stucco repairs done today!