Stucco chimney repair that fixes the cause in Keystone
Cracked, hollow or stained stucco on your chimney? Our local pros find the cause and repair it to match, starting with a free inspection.
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Making a Stucco Chimney Sound Again in Keystone
Every stucco repair we make in Keystone starts with the water source and ends with a matched finish.
Cutting back to sound stucco
Loose or crumbling stucco is removed down to the lath or the masonry, and the edges of the repair are cut square. Federal preservation guidance calls for a squared-off butt joint at the edge, so the new stucco meets the old cleanly.
Our specialists cut back only as far as the tapping map and the edges demand, and the backing is cleaned before any new material goes on. Square edges give the patch something solid to lock against.
The paper layer on framed chimneys
On a framed chimney, stucco over wood-based sheathing needs a water-resistive barrier behind it. The Florida residential code sets its performance at no less than two layers of Grade D paper, which gives water that gets past the stucco a path down and out.
When our pros open stucco on a framed chase and find torn, missing or rotted paper, it is replaced and lapped correctly before new lath goes on. That hidden layer is what keeps the framing dry when water gets past the finish.
Matching texture and color
Texture decides how well a patch hides. The Park Service's stucco brief notes that textured finishes conceal repairs well while smooth finishes show them, and it says color should be judged on dried test samples, since stucco changes shade as it dries.
Our specialists copy the float, trowel or dash pattern on your chimney and test the finish on a small area first. If the chimney is painted, the patch is primed and the whole face repainted so the color reads evenly.
Cleaning stucco without damaging it
Stucco is softer than it looks, and a high-pressure wash can erode its surface and drive water into cracks. The Park Service's brief recommends a low-pressure water wash with soft brushes, with suitable methods for algae and mildew.
Our pros clean stained stucco gently before assessing it, so cracks and hollow spots are not hidden under grime. If the growth keeps coming back, we look for the damp spot that feeds it.
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Stucco repairs are 10% off for 72 hours after your free inspection.
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The Checks Behind Your Stucco Repair Price
- Finish texture to be matched
- Plants and vines touching the chimney
- Roof access and surface protection
- Patch or full-face refinish options
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