Las Vegas Stucco Repair - StuccoLasVegas.com

Las Vegas NV

24 October, 2021

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Las Vegas Stucco Repair Experts ⚠️NEVER PAINT A STUCCO HOUSE WITH LATEX PAINT Las Vegas Stucco Repair Pros http://www.stuccolasvegas.com 702.900.1323LasVegasHandyman.com Stucco is a form of plaster StuccoLasVegas.com from lime, sand, and water that has been used in building construction for thousands of years. Examples have been found in archaeological sites throughout the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. In ancient Rome and Greece, it was used primarily for decorative purposes, and even for creating sculptures.During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it was favored by the upper classes for decorating walls because of its “aristocratic” look.The use of stucco fell out of favor during the 1920s, although its use continued well into the 1950s, usually for interiors. Today, stucco is used primarily for exteriors. Modern stucco is made with Portland cement as well as the traditional ingredients. In addition, some manufacturers and contractors add ingredients such as fibers and acrylics in order to make the material stronger and more flexible.What causes Stucco to Fail?Properly made and applied, stucco offers excellent protection from damage due to moisture. However, if certain procedures are not followed and the contractor fails to mix the stucco properly, it can mean disaster for the homeowner. This is what has happened in dozens of cases in wetter regions of the country, where errors during construction allowed water to penetrate the surface, causing the underlying wood to rot away.Not using the correct materials. Painters often paint stucco homes with less costly latex paint. This is a big mistake. Stucco is a material designed to “breathe” or let water and moisture escape and leech out. When improperly applied latex paint is applied to stucco, it suffocates the material and traps water and moisture. This is when the stucco begins to rot from the inside out. Cracking, chipping, flaking and peeling begins. Look closely at all your stucco, do you see any signs of this or a wavy pattern or signs of dampness or discoloration in spots ? If you do it’s time to get it addressed. If not addressed, larger more costly repairs are coming - sooner than you think.According to a study of homes, stucco has frequently been applied directly over concrete block wall construction, commonly in thicknesses of a quarter-inch or less (building codes specify thicknesses of between five-eighths and three-quarters of an inch).Normally, exterior stucco requires reinforcement or some type of lath for support; however, this was not done in numerous cases. While the intention is to create a waterproof seal, this barrier begins to fail with age.Stucco also shrinks as it cures, resulting in what is known as “microcracking.” For this reason, there needs to be expansion joints in the form of a lattice so as to relieve the stresses caused by this phenomenon. When stucco is applied directly to the substrate (the outer walls themselves), the microcracking can grow into larger fissures that allow water penetration. Although stucco is often painted and treated with sealants in order to improve its waterproofing properties, these coatings can also crack after several years of weather exposure.If your home has any of the aforementioned tell tale signs of stucco damage or water intrusion StuccoLasVegas.com can repair and restore and make your home water tight again.