Stucco Repair & Maintenance
When your home or business in Northern Virginia requires exterior stucco repair or EIFS maintenance, call the experts at Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company at (703) 283-6886 to request an estimate.
Common Stucco Exterior Maintenance
Properly constructed stucco and EIFS cladding require little effort to maintain, which makes them appealing exterior options. EIFS and stucco maintenance typically involve re-caulking and sealing around areas of surface penetrations, including:
Electrical Boxes
Light Fixtures
Plumbing Lines and Faucets
Cable TV Lines
Satellite Dish Mounts
Other Exterior Receptacles
We recommend inspections approximately every five years, but caulking and sealing often last 10-12 years.
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Working with stucco and EIFS cladding requires exact measurements that vary depending on the desired texture, color, and climate. Improper mixing and application can result in cracking and disrepair. Climate, moisture, leaks, and settling can also lead to cracking and gapping.
Stucco and EIFS repairs don’t have to be costly, but they do need to be completed correctly. Call Worldgate for a consultation if you notice any of the following on your home or business exterior:
Cracking
Mold
Water Stains
Overall Degradation
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Stucco Painting
Worldgate provides stucco painting services with the use of the best stucco coating materials available, allowing you to renovate, enhance and protect your stucco. Now available are architectural coatings designed to be applied on all stucco surfaces including EIFS, cement and traditional stucco walls. The labor to apply the new coatings is comparable to application of inferior standard paints. The new coatings are superior as they are specifically designed by the stucco material manufacturers that know and create new stucco materials.
Hydrophobic coatings are designed to shed water and inhibit dirt accumulation. They also offer optimum resistance to weathering and protection against algae and fungi.
Elastomeric coatings are made to renew and bridge small cracks in traditional and cement stucco. The new facade coatings are high performing materials that provide a new façade appearance.
Protect Your Investment in Five Steps
Water intrusion is the most common issue occurring with these systems, so it is vital that you protect your investment. Here are five steps to do just that:
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Thoroughly inspect your residential or commercial building exterior twice a year. Pay close attention to areas of surface penetration sealed with caulk and look for cracks.
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Reach out to a certified inspector immediately to remediate issues identified in your inspection that require stucco or EIFS repairs.
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Use only EIFS-approved sealants and caulk for surface penetration areas when needed.
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Clean the exterior periodically with a pressure washer calibrated to the manufacturer’s specifications.
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Get a certified stucco inspection when considering any modifications, home renovations, or additions. This includes roof repair.
Trust the Experts
If you live in the counties of Fairfax, Montgomery, Loudoun, Arlington, and Prince William, and you need exterior stucco or EIFS maintenance or repair, call Worldgate at (703) 283-6886. You can also request a free estimate online.