Stucco Remediation
Stucco Remediation is a process…
A process that includes removing entire parts of your stucco to create a new frame and support for your home. Stucco over a wood frame is often the problem.
Stucco is a dense material. It’s been used for thousands of years because it is resilient. However, stucco absorbs moisture and holds moisture like a sponge.
Stucco over a wood frame is usually the problem. Wood expands and contracts with heat in the summer and cold in the winter. However, stucco is a dense material and does not expand and contract with the wood. It absorbs moisture.
When stucco is applied to wood framed homes, we often find stucco failure.
Here’s why we often find stucco failure:
The Philadelphia climate, with extreme heat in the summer and freezing temperatures in the winter, causes the wood frames of homes to expand and contract. This causes the stucco, which is a dense material, to crack. Over time, these cracks cause water intrusion. This water intrusion rots your sheathing, then your framing. Finally, the water gets to your insulation and drywall. This results in leaks, mold, mildew, etc.
If you are in new construction in Philadelphia and see any sign of moisture, leaks, etc., you should contact us to review and assess your situation.
To avoid repeat, Philly Stucco Remediation will replace your stucco with vinyl siding or James Hardie plank siding, which will repel rain and protect your home.
If you are in new construction in Philadelphia and see any sign of moisture, leaks, etc., you should contact us to review and assess your situation.
