Stucco/Concrete failure - Need advice
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06-12-13, 06:06 PM
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Stucco/Concrete failure - Need advice
Hello all,
New to the forums here and looking for some expert advice. The exterior of the foundation walls of my house have been stuccoed (?) by a previous owner and it is now cracking and falling off. Please see the photos. The areas photographed are the only areas where this is a problem. The actual concrete does not seem to be in bad shape from what I can tell.
This area gets a lot of moisture and was previously covered in ivy that climbed the walls. I recently ripped out the ivy completely. I plan to grade the area once the repair is made.
A couple questions...
1. Am I right that this is actually stucco that is cracking and falling apart?
2. How do I fix this?
Thanks!
New to the forums here and looking for some expert advice. The exterior of the foundation walls of my house have been stuccoed (?) by a previous owner and it is now cracking and falling off. Please see the photos. The areas photographed are the only areas where this is a problem. The actual concrete does not seem to be in bad shape from what I can tell.
This area gets a lot of moisture and was previously covered in ivy that climbed the walls. I recently ripped out the ivy completely. I plan to grade the area once the repair is made.
A couple questions...
1. Am I right that this is actually stucco that is cracking and falling apart?
2. How do I fix this?
Thanks!
#5
06-13-13, 08:00 PM
Maybe parging maybe thick paint. I think I would pressure wash but also attack it with a sharp floor scraper. Get off everything that is loose then mix up some Portland and fine sand or use some ready made stucco patch. Use a sponge float to even it out with the surrounding. Let this cure a while and prime and paint.
#7
06-13-13, 11:03 PM
Pulpo is right. It is a never ending process. If you are able to remove almost all of the paint, which I doubt you are, then you could use white Portland and color it and avoid the pentannual painting chore.
