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Plaster Repair and Replacement | Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Ashburn VA

Posted by on Sep 6, 2018 in blog | Comments Off on Plaster Repair and Replacement | Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Ashburn VA

Most homes have been plastered at one time or another. Plaster repair in Ashburn, VA can help you to restore or replace your home’s plaster to its former glory and in so doing even improve the value of your property. If your home has marks or holes in the wall, it is nothing that some good plaster won’t be able to fix. Plaster can also develop cracks after a number of years. A temporary solution for plaster cracks is latex paint. However, it is only temporarily a solution to this as in a short amount of time the cracks will start showing again. The plan of action to take is to actually...

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Stucco Project #3 | Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Ashburn VA

Posted by on Aug 23, 2018 in blog | Comments Off on Stucco Project #3 | Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Ashburn VA

Stucco exteriors must be maintained. It does not take a very big crack to allow water intrusion. In fact, a crack as small as 1/16” of an inch wide can permit water to enter behind the stucco, especially with a stucco system that has no moisture barrier. All cracks 1/16” wide or larger and all damaged areas of stucco should be properly repaired. Any penetration through the stucco that is left unsealed will allow entry of moisture. before garage image after garage image “Over 30 years of experience serving Northern Virginia and the surrounding areas, we are sure to exceed your...

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All You Need to Know About Stucco Homes

Posted by on Aug 9, 2018 in blog | Comments Off on All You Need to Know About Stucco Homes

Not just for the southwest anymore, this distinctive exterior is catching on across the country. Find out if it’s right for your home. Stucco siding, a type of hand-troweled masonry plaster consisting of cement, water, and sand, is a definitive feature of Spanish and Mediterranean architecture. These stucco homes feature exteriors in a variety of textures from pebbled to sweeping swirls to virtually smooth, depending on application technique, and provide durable protection against the elements. But this type of masonry does have its downsides, and it isn’t appropriate for every property. So...

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Like Us On Facebook

Posted by on Jul 25, 2018 in blog | Comments Off on Like Us On Facebook

At Worldgate Plaster & Stucco, we appreciate your patronage and like to share our knowledge of the industry with our audience on social media, especially Facebook! To keep updated with the latest news, specials and happy home tips, please visit our Facebook page and give us a like by CLICKING HERE and hitting the thumbs up! Thank you for your loyalty and continued business! And for those just joining us, Welcome to the Worldgate Plaster & Stucco...

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Stucco Water Damage: Causes & Solutions

Posted by on Jul 12, 2018 in blog | Comments Off on Stucco Water Damage: Causes & Solutions

A house clad entirely in stucco is a thing of beauty. There’s no doubt about that. Many homeowners prefer cloaking their houses with this type of exterior because of its benefits. For one, stucco’s top-notch quality makes it last for a long time. It is also excellent in hiding flaws, is fungi-resistant, and is naturally equipped with thermo-regulating properties – the house will stay cool during summer and warm come winter season. Apart from that, stucco resists moisture and is water-resistant. The latter is not an absolute, by the way. Stucco can be susceptible to water damage, too. Bumps...

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