How Do You Repair Stucco Siding

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How do you repair stucco siding.

When you repair stucco with other materials you have to wait as long as 28 days before being able to paint over the patch. The good news is that when you re all done the damaged section of your stucco wall will be waterproofed and should last for. If you decide to do the job yourself. 1 remove loose stucco from the hole with a cold chisel and ballpeen hammer as shown at right.

Whack it with a hammer or a hammer and a cold chisel taking care not to damage the underlying wood lath supports. Break off loose stucco photo by reena bammi. Luckily you can repair cracked and peeling stucco to restore the wall s strength and appearance. Chip away at the edges photo by reena bammi.

Staple new wire mesh over any damaged mesh. Blow out the dust. Many homeowners find it aesthetically pleasing and if maintained well stucco can last up to 50 years. And if you seldom have to repair stucco or masonry or work with cement it s.

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. A stucco professional yes it exists will charge 400 to 750 to repair the exterior of a 1 500 square foot house. Continue until you reach stucco that s firmly adhered to its lath. However like any type of siding stucco is vulnerable to impact damage and settling.

This chapter shows how to repair most types of siding including stucco. This process does take some time since you have to apply the stucco in three coats but it isn t too complicated. Though some damage is inevitable fortunately you can repair and seal cracks and holes in stucco. That s 28 days before you can cross the project off your to do list.

Here s how to do that.