Stucco is a plaster that differs from conventional wall plaster chiefly in that it contains Portland cement instead of gypsum. Because cement is virtually waterproof when cured, it can be used outd… ...

This cracked stucco can be repaired with a moderate amount of effort. ... A simple sheet of 15-pound tar paper put on top of the old stucco will act as a crack isolation membrane.

Patching stucco cracks is not too hard; it just requires some patience. Cracks less than an 1/8th inch in width can usually be successfully patched with a high-quality siliconized acrylic caulk.

The stucco has some cracks. ... At the end of the month, mix up a solution of muriatic acid and water, one part acid to 10 parts water. Put on old clothes, rubber gloves, goggles, ...

I’ve got a mess at my home that’s driving me crazy. My 3-foot tall concrete block foundation was coated years ago with a thin coat of cement stucco. There are countless cracks in the stucco ...

Wide cracks (larger than 1/8”- ¼”,) areas of the surface no longer on a flat plane, or if the stucco has come loose and chunks break off of the wire may indicate structural problems.

Applying new stucco to old and damaged stucco is perfectly acceptable, as long as the existing layer is stable enough. If ...

Q: My 42-year-old driveway is in pretty good shape other than some unsightly cracks that have been patched. Could I get an even appearance to the entire surface by applying a thin layer of colored ...

A bit of good news: From your description, it sounds like your crack is not due to the foundation settling. If you had noticed larger cracks and such accompanying signs as sticking doors and windows, ...

Local homeowners say their homes are rotting from the inside out. Cracked stucco and mold build-up are among some of the problems they have reported experiencing.

A bit of good news: From your description, it sounds like your crack is not due to the foundation settling. If you had noticed larger cracks and such accompanying signs as sticking doors and windows, ...