Your Go-To Guide for Stucco Remediation

In recent years, poorly installed exterior stucco that has been poorly installed are causing homeowners to invest in remediation. If you live in a home that has stucco, and have been noticing issues with it, you will want to have it inspected ASAP. In some cases, your stucco may be okay for now, but for most, it will lead to bigger issues. Luckily, the stucco remediation experts at Glick’s Exteriors have put together some tips to help guide you through your stucco issues, as well as your stucco remediation project!

What Stucco Remediation Means

What is stucco remediation? Unlike a stucco repair, which involves simply sealing cracks and tears in stucco siding, stucco remediation involves replacing an entire defective stucco system. When stucco has been poorly installed, the only way to fix it is by remediating it. Thankfully, remediation is a permanent and one-time fix.

How to Know When to Remediate

Now that you know what stucco remediation is, how you will know when your stucco siding needs remediation? Here are three signs that stucco needs to be remediated:

1. You notice moisture or mold.
   If you see moisture developing in your ceilings or mold growth on your walls, your stucco may have cracks in it that is causing these issues.
2. Its age is impacting its durability.
   Just like everything in life, the older something gets, the weaker it becomes, and stucco is no exception. If your home’s stucco is getting up there in age, it is crucial to have it inspected every year, to either ensure it is structurally sound or needs to be remediated.
3. There’s an increase in absorption.
   Although stucco is more water resistant than wood or linoleum, when you notice resistance decreasing it is time for remediation. When this occurs, it is time to get a quote from a stucco remediation expert right away.

What a Remediation Project Entails

If you have noticed one (or all) of the three stucco issue signs listed above, odds are it may be time to have your stucco inspected by a stucco remediation professional. Here is what you can expect during a stucco remediation:

• Remove and replace – Your stucco will need to be torn down and should be replaced with a more modern material, such as vinyl or fiber cement siding.
• Address underlying issues – To address water damage and mold issues, a thorough inspection will first need to be conducted. All sheathing, framing and insulation affected by water and mold are then removed and replaced.
• Hire a stucco remediation expert – Unlike a stucco repair, stucco remediation requires a lot of skill; be sure to hire a contractor who has an impressive stucco remediation portfolio.
• Enjoy a long-term solution – Once you’ve invested in having your stucco remediated by a superior craftsman, you will never need to do it again!

Whether you know you need to have your stucco remediated or you are looking to have it inspected, the exceptional team at Glick’s Exteriors can help! Contact us today to schedule your FREE quote!