Stucco repair planning resources
Practical guides to plan a stucco repair project before you ever take a quote, written for San Diego homes and weather.
Stucco planning guides
How to seal hairline stucco cracks yourself
A true hairline crack with no staining and solid surrounding stucco can be sealed by a careful homeowner. Larger or active cracks need a professional. Here is how to handle the ones you can do yourself.
How to clean a stucco wall
Stucco collects dirt, mildew, and efflorescence over time. A proper cleaning extends the life of the finish coat and is the correct first step before any painting or crack sealing.
How to identify your stucco texture type
Hiring a contractor to match your existing stucco texture starts with knowing what texture you have. Here is how to identify the most common San Diego textures and describe them accurately.
How to inspect your weep screed drainage
Weep screed is the metal strip at the base of your stucco wall that drains moisture out of the system. Checking it once a year catches the most common cause of stucco failure at the foundation line.
When should you stop and call a professional?
Six signs that the problem is past DIY. Turn the system off and pick up the phone — running a system with these issues turns cheap repairs into expensive replacements.
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