Tag: Stucco Repairs
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Buying a Stucco Home? Get a Stucco Inspection First
Picture the open house: fresh paint, staged furniture, and a stucco exterior that looks flawless from the driveway. Then, just below a second-floor window, a faint brown stain catches your eye. It is easy to dismiss, yet it could hint at water working behind the wall. Before you sign, Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company can […]
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How Summer Humidity Can Impact Your Home’s Exterior
Some late summer afternoons end with a quick storm, thick humidity, and a wall that never fully dries before the next downpour rolls in. That damp cycle can repeat for days without anyone noticing so much as a drip inside the home. Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company traces stucco moisture damage back to the small […]
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Preparing Your Stucco Walls for Winter: 4 Essential Tips
Stucco is a durable, aesthetically appealing exterior finish, but proper care must be taken to protect it from winter’s harsh conditions. The freezing and thawing cycles that are characteristic of the season can cause moisture to penetrate and expand within your stucco, resulting in cracks and other damage. Fortunately, Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company is […]
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4 Questions to Ask before You Hire a Stucco Contractor
There are some home improvement projects that don’t require a contractor with specialized skills and years of experience to be able to accomplish. However, stucco work is not one of them! Stucco utilizes materials that require expert craftsmen who have been trained to mix and apply them properly. The professionals at Worldgate Plaster & Stucco […]
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3 Potential Issues Your Stucco Inspection Might Uncover
Are you planning to complete a real estate transaction soon as either the buyer or seller of a stucco home? Or, perhaps you have observed an issue with your stucco home. Either of these scenarios would warrant a stucco inspection, and you don’t need to look any further than Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company to […]
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How to Prevent 5 Common Stucco Problems
As a popular choice for exterior home finishes, stucco stands the test of time with its durability, low maintenance care, and aesthetic appeal. While that doesn’t mean you won’t experience any issues with your stucco, the good news is that you can prevent some from occurring. At Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company, we have seen […]
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Is It Wise to Purchase a Historic Stucco Home?
Historic homes can be ideal to live in when they have been well maintained and reflect their original beauty. However, they also present a daunting prospect of extra work that many homeowners just don’t want to take on. With 45 years in the construction industry and expertise in stucco and plaster, Worldgate Plaster & Stucco […]
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How to Know If Your Stucco Home Needs Repaired
Stucco is durable, resilient, low maintenance, and aesthetically pleasing as a home exterior option. The key to keeping your stucco home looking nice for many years is that the installation and any necessary repairs must be completed by a professional. Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company has seen firsthand what can happen if the stucco hasn’t […]