Paint and Stucco

The Benefits of a Fresh Coast of Paint and Stucco

Is It Time for a Fresh Coat of Paint?

Painting your home holds both aesthetic and functional long-term and immediate benefits for your home. Exterior paint on your home objectively increases its value and is something most appraisers look for immediately. A fresh coat of paint can also help you protect your home in many ways, including shielding it from elements, which in turn prevents you from having to make costly repairs to the siding of your home. Properly applied paint and siding can also help stop insect damage to the foundation and framing of your home, preventing expensive and invasive repairs.

Stucco Leak Repair

When we think of water intrusion, we often think of penetration into the roofing system, and while that is most often the reason for water damage inside the house, stucco can certainly be a factor. Because the exteriors of many buildings in South Florida are often stucco, it is a feature that cannot be overlooked. However, stucco is not impenetrable, and improper installation or simple shifting of the foundation can cause cracks in the stucco envelope, allowing moisture to penetrate the walls.

Stucco leaks are common but can be hard to detect. Specialized equipment that Garabar regularly uses can be used to detect the source of the water intrusion. If it is determined that it is indeed a stucco leak, Garabar has the knowledge and experience to remove the stucco, repair inside the walls, replace the stucco, and match it to the existing finish of the building. We will then repaint the area to match the rest of the property.

For more information about stucco leaks and whether your stucco is allowing water into your building, please call us.