How Do You Repair Stucco Siding

Chip away at the edges photo by reena bammi.

How do you repair stucco siding. Many homeowners find it aesthetically pleasing and if maintained well stucco can last up to 50 years. 1 remove loose stucco from the hole with a cold chisel and ballpeen hammer as shown at right. Staple new wire mesh over any damaged mesh. If you decide to do the job yourself.

And if you seldom have to repair stucco or masonry or work with cement it s. Luckily you can repair cracked and peeling stucco to restore the wall s strength and appearance. Here s how to do that. That s 28 days before you can cross the project off your to do list.

When you repair stucco with other materials you have to wait as long as 28 days before being able to paint over the patch. Blow out the dust. This process does take some time since you have to apply the stucco in three coats but it isn t too complicated. How to prevent serious siding damage if your siding is buckling splitting warping delaminating or coming loose in large areas or if you see mold or other signs of moisture inside the siding remove a section and take a look.

Whack it with a hammer or a hammer and a cold chisel taking care not to damage the underlying wood lath supports. This chapter shows how to repair most types of siding including stucco. Steps for repairing stucco step 1. The good news is that when you re all done the damaged section of your stucco wall will be waterproofed and should last for.

Continue until you reach stucco that s firmly adhered to its lath. Though some damage is inevitable fortunately you can repair and seal cracks and holes in stucco. If you are not comfortable doing this type of repair contact a local siding contractor. It has numerous benefits.

Break off loose stucco photo by reena bammi.