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Re-Stucco and Exterior Resurfacing

When patching is no longer enough: a new finish coat over sound stucco, or full remediation down to the framing with new paper, lath and three-coat stucco where water has gotten in.

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Re-Stucco & Exterior Resurfacing

Re-stucco means different things depending on the wall. If the existing stucco is sound but cracked, stained and patched in different textures, a new finish coat or an elastomeric coating can give the whole house a fresh, even surface. If water has been getting behind the stucco for years, the right fix is remediation: removing the stucco, repairing what is underneath, and building the wall back properly.

Telling the two apart is the first job. We check moisture, tap for loose areas, look at the base of the walls and around windows, and, where readings are high, open test areas to see the paper and framing.

Resurfacing sound stucco

A new finish coat goes over cleaned, repaired stucco to unify the texture and color. Cracks are repaired first, and loose areas are replaced. Elastomeric coatings are thicker and more flexible than paint and can bridge hairline cracks, but they also hold moisture in if the wall behind them is wet, so they suit dry, sound walls only.

Full remediation

When water damage is widespread, the stucco comes off down to the sheathing or studs. Rotted wood is replaced. New water-resistive barrier goes on (two layers over wood-based sheathing, as code requires), with flashing around every window and door lapped to shed water outward. New lath, a weep screed at the bottom of the wall, and three coats of stucco follow.

  • Remove and inspect

    Stucco comes off, and the sheathing and framing are inspected and repaired.

  • Paper and flashing

    New water-resistive barrier and window flashing, lapped so water always runs out and down.

  • Three-coat stucco

    Scratch, brown and finish coats over new lath, with curing time between each.

Upgrades while the wall is open

Re-stucco is a good time to replace old windows with dual-pane units, add insulation to exterior walls, and, in fire hazard zones, swap attic and foundation vents for ember-resistant ones. Stucco itself is a noncombustible siding, which is one reason it is common on homes being hardened against wildfire.

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We will test moisture, open test areas where needed and recommend resurfacing or remediation, in writing.

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Re-Stucco & Exterior Resurfacing: FAQs

Can new stucco go over old stucco?

A new finish coat can go over sound, well-bonded stucco after cracks and loose areas are repaired. If the old stucco is delaminating, wet or hiding damage, putting more stucco over it only hides the problem. We test the wall before recommending either approach.

What is stucco remediation?

It is the removal of stucco to repair water damage behind it, followed by rebuilding the wall with proper water-resistive barrier, flashing, lath and new stucco. It is common on homes where windows were installed without good flashing or where soil buried the weep screed for years.

How long does a re-stucco project take?

A resurfacing job on sound walls can be relatively quick. Full remediation takes longer because each stucco coat needs curing time, and wood repairs come first. Weather also matters. We give you a schedule after inspecting the walls.

Does re-stucco need a permit?

Full removal and replacement of exterior wall coverings, window changes and structural repairs usually need a permit and inspections, including a lath inspection before stucco is applied. A finish coat over existing stucco often does not. We confirm with your city or the County.

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