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Phoenix Stucco

Stucco has been the premier siding in Arizona since the 1980s and it looks like it will continue to be for the foreseeable future. Yet it's not without its problems. Often, builders do not allow stucco to cure or hydrate long enough after it's applied before they paint it--and that can result in peeling and flaking within a few years. Poor flashing around windows, doors and other wall penetrations can result in leaks. Weep holes in the J-metal at the bottom of stucco walls can get plugged and allow rainwater to accumulate inside the walls. And if someone applies stucco all the way to the ground, they can create conditions conducive to termite infestation. Finally, if you apply a non-breathable coating over the top of stucco, moisture won't be able to evaporate. Luckily, you can avoid all of these problems with stucco if you work with experienced professionals. When you need a stucco contractor at your home, be sure you are working with a Rosie on the House-certified stucco partner.

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Will elastomeric paint repair my stucco cracks?

Elastomeric paint can be used to fill in stucco cracks that are 1/16 of an inch or smaller, but this is not our method of choice. Elastomeric caulk is a better remedy for the situation... Learn more about elastomeric repairs on stucco.

How can I prevent white stains from appearing on my stucco walls?

Catch Rosie and Romey Saturday mornings on their call-in home improvement radio show on all things related to your house, home, castle or cabin. Below are a few clips from the shows that have covered topics related to stucco.

Renda (0:20 into segment) My husband and I would like to turn our textured stucco to a smooth stucco ourselves. Where do we start? August 22nd, 2009 Archive Page

Randy (9:14 into segment) I have a painted block fence I'd like to stucco myself. How do I apply the stucco? And do I need to remove the paint before I start? May 16th, 2009 Archive Page

John (0:09 into segment) I have a detached shed that I'd like to stucco to match the house. How do I prep the wall for stucco and ensure I get an even pattern match? April 4th, 2009 Archive Page

Jack (5:25 into segment)April 4th, 2009 Archive Page

Christine (0:28 into segment) We have stucco cracks in our four-year-old home and need to know what we should do. Also: Rosie gets on his soap box about not painting stucco with elastomeric paint. February 14th, 2009 Archive Page

Radio show archives and show times.

How to lessen those chalky eyesores

    If you’ve scrubbed and swept and sworn one too many times at those chalky white marks on your stucco home, it could be time to do something to prevent them.
    That unsightly “efflorescence” shows up when the sun dries everything off after one of our rare soaking rains or in spots where your sprinkler has sprayed water on your house over and over.
    All masonry walls, including concrete-based stucco, are prone to efflorescence when they get wet. The powdery discoloration occurs when the wet walls dry out, pulling the salt and lime that is part of the stucco to the surface of your home’s exterior walls.

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