Sugar Land
Sugar Land Stucco contractors
We are stucco contractors in the Sugar Land and Houston market that specialize in the remediation of problems in established stucco houses, specifically moisture problems. Very few companies can claim to have repaired so many structures successfully. We are the Houston stucco repair experts. We are always a phone call away and likely have a representative working very close to your location in Sugar Land and around the Houston area. You can call us at 713-903-2344. We have worked in many other communities also including:
-Bellaire -University Place -River Oaks -Cypress -Royal Oaks -Spring And don't worry... we also work all over Houston, too. So don't hesitate to call if you have a job that takes us elsewhere. stucco companyWe are always working on new houses around Sugar Land and the greater Houston area. If you are a builder or homeowner and are building your house, give the repair professionals a try. We will make sure the house is built the correct way the first time. Our work load is 60% repairs 40% new construction. Many builders and general contractors prefer us for our background in repairing subpar work. We are the preferred Houston stucco company for many builders.
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Here is Sugar Land Stucco repairing an old building in downtown Houston.
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stucco repair in houston & Sugar Land
We specialize in all aspects of plaster repair whether the damage is aesthetic or if it requires a more complex rebuild up to and including replacing structural beams. We know how to tell if stucco is bad from years of experience.
Call the experts that the general contractors call: 713-903-2344.
The most common problem is water damage and it is usually due to the following reasons:
-improper caulk material and methods
-lack of proper preventive maintenance and neglect
-poor choice of material, among others.
Signs of stucco damage include:
-interior leaks around windows
-cracks bigger than a hairline crack
-paint that looks thin or is chipping away
-smell and growth of mold and mildew
-inflation’ and curving of areas that are supposed to be flat
-and others
Call the experts that the general contractors call: 713-903-2344.
The most common problem is water damage and it is usually due to the following reasons:
-improper caulk material and methods
-lack of proper preventive maintenance and neglect
-poor choice of material, among others.
Signs of stucco damage include:
-interior leaks around windows
-cracks bigger than a hairline crack
-paint that looks thin or is chipping away
-smell and growth of mold and mildew
-inflation’ and curving of areas that are supposed to be flat
-and others
mister stucco llc
Sugar Land Stucco partners with MISTER STUCCO LLC, your local stucco artisans.
In partnership with the Mister Stucco LLC brand. Masters of the stucco trade.
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Repairing stucco that needs work should always be one of the main priorities of any homeowner that lives in this type of house. Whether it’s a re-plaster or a re-paint, be sure to give us a call. Just as you would not let your roof leak or your house bricks fall to the ground, it is very important to contact a reputable contractor in the Sugar Land or Houston area that can help you.
Your house is important to us. If we are overbooked or you are unable to reach us, we would recommend you contact any of the reputable contractors in the Sugar Land area or Houston area. Among some we know of or have had the pleasure of working with are companies such as Stillo Construction, Artisan Brothers, and Texas Stucco. If your house is in need of repair, we would never recommend standing idle. Please contact us at 713-903-2344 or another contractor as soon as you can.
We repair cracks, caulk and other components and find the source problems and rework the whole area if necessary. Painting over problematic areas should be approached with caution and we recommend using our free consultation or a professional inspector or firm that specializes in these types of structures to make important decisions regarding any aspect of the house the customer finds problematic.
Your house is important to us. If we are overbooked or you are unable to reach us, we would recommend you contact any of the reputable contractors in the Sugar Land area or Houston area. Among some we know of or have had the pleasure of working with are companies such as Stillo Construction, Artisan Brothers, and Texas Stucco. If your house is in need of repair, we would never recommend standing idle. Please contact us at 713-903-2344 or another contractor as soon as you can.
We repair cracks, caulk and other components and find the source problems and rework the whole area if necessary. Painting over problematic areas should be approached with caution and we recommend using our free consultation or a professional inspector or firm that specializes in these types of structures to make important decisions regarding any aspect of the house the customer finds problematic.
Stucco INSPECTION?
Did you have to get a stucco inspection report by an inspection company in Houston or Sugar Land? We work with these all the time, feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions! The stucco inspection report will look at a few major components of your stucco siding:
-Moisture meter readings
-Caulk/Sealants condition
-Presence of cracks, delamination, rust
-Presence/absence of soffit weep screed drainage detail
-Condition of paint
-Presence of "soft" substrate plywood
-Condition of flashings
-Proper clearances of stucco from the ground
If you know very little about stucco, read on and we'll show you!
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AbOUT STUCCO
Stucco is an appealing and visually striking exterior finish used in a lot of houses and businesses in Sugar Land, TX and in the greater Houston area. It is also called plaster, and a masonry contractor is one that also installs finishes such as brick, stone, cultured stone and EIFS. Conventional stucco is composed of Portland cement, aggregates such as torpedo sand and water. The result is a very dense solid that has served as an aesthetically beautiful coating for the outside of homes in walls and ceilings.
The reinforcement used to give strength to the cementitious compound is a metal lath diamond matrix that is made from galvanized steel. This gives it corrosion resistance to moisture that manages to diffuse through. Part of the reinforcement includes other galvanized components such as corners, joints and bottom weep screeds. The latter is placed at the very bottom of the structure to provide ample holes for moisture to escape if indeed moisture manages to intrude. The use of joints allows the various slabs room to move. Even though houses look stationary, it is well known and documented that movement does occur even in the most ideal conditions. Changes in temperature, soil conditions and other factors that affect the house cause movement in all the structural components. Any concrete or cement compound itself will expand and contract with changes in temperature. Such eventualities are accounted for when these kinds of houses have ample joints installed.
An important aspect of the integrity of the structure is the substrate upon which the mortar is plastered. Whereas in the past stucco was plastered upon other masonry components such as brick, block or stone nowadays it is plastered upon conventional house framing materials, such as 2x4 dimensional lumber and plywood construction materials. All mortar is plastered upon the metal lath, which itself is attached to the plywood with nails and staples. There is always a moisture barrier between the plywood and the lath and cement. This comes in the form of weather proofing asphalt impregnated felt paper and in some cases a house wrap paper that is synthetic and water resistant but with some degree of breathability.
The reinforcement used to give strength to the cementitious compound is a metal lath diamond matrix that is made from galvanized steel. This gives it corrosion resistance to moisture that manages to diffuse through. Part of the reinforcement includes other galvanized components such as corners, joints and bottom weep screeds. The latter is placed at the very bottom of the structure to provide ample holes for moisture to escape if indeed moisture manages to intrude. The use of joints allows the various slabs room to move. Even though houses look stationary, it is well known and documented that movement does occur even in the most ideal conditions. Changes in temperature, soil conditions and other factors that affect the house cause movement in all the structural components. Any concrete or cement compound itself will expand and contract with changes in temperature. Such eventualities are accounted for when these kinds of houses have ample joints installed.
An important aspect of the integrity of the structure is the substrate upon which the mortar is plastered. Whereas in the past stucco was plastered upon other masonry components such as brick, block or stone nowadays it is plastered upon conventional house framing materials, such as 2x4 dimensional lumber and plywood construction materials. All mortar is plastered upon the metal lath, which itself is attached to the plywood with nails and staples. There is always a moisture barrier between the plywood and the lath and cement. This comes in the form of weather proofing asphalt impregnated felt paper and in some cases a house wrap paper that is synthetic and water resistant but with some degree of breathability.
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The actual process of plastering is done in three steps. Once the metal lath is attached to the plywood, there are three concrete plastering steps. They are scratch coat, brown coat and finish coat. The scratch coat is a rough coat that leaves grooves for the next coat. The brown coat of cement is a coat that levels out the surface and leaves just enough texture for the finish coat to attach well. The finish coat uses the appropriate aggregate size and finishing technique as chosen by the homeowner or builder in the initial install. These processes have been practiced and perfected by our artisans as installers of stucco in the well-known conventional 3-step process. We strive to follow the necessary steps to insure that any repairs are improvements upon the current structure.
To give any masonry plaster product even longer life span, it is usually painted with a plastic elastomeric paint or coating which should be applied copiously over an appropriate primer so that it provides another water proofing layer to the whole system. While many builders, contractors and homeowners may erroneously dismiss the paint as a part that only provides color, the manufacturers of stucco paints and primers have gone to great lengths to provide materials that can greatly increase the life span of your stucco house.
An easily overlooked aspect of installation and maintenance is the quality of caulk used and the proper installation. Excellence in this area alone can save a homeowner thousands in repairs over the life of the home. Caulk usually protects joints where the stucco meets other building components. Proper caulk is necessary around windows, door frames, certain roof components, trim components, soffits, etc. Even though caulks can have long rated life (30 year and even 55 years), often improper installation can mean that such ratings are meaningless. Also, as mentioned before, there are many other factors that may cause failure at the caulk joint. The best solution is consistent inspection and maintenance of all the components necessary to maintain the integrity of the whole build.
To give any masonry plaster product even longer life span, it is usually painted with a plastic elastomeric paint or coating which should be applied copiously over an appropriate primer so that it provides another water proofing layer to the whole system. While many builders, contractors and homeowners may erroneously dismiss the paint as a part that only provides color, the manufacturers of stucco paints and primers have gone to great lengths to provide materials that can greatly increase the life span of your stucco house.
An easily overlooked aspect of installation and maintenance is the quality of caulk used and the proper installation. Excellence in this area alone can save a homeowner thousands in repairs over the life of the home. Caulk usually protects joints where the stucco meets other building components. Proper caulk is necessary around windows, door frames, certain roof components, trim components, soffits, etc. Even though caulks can have long rated life (30 year and even 55 years), often improper installation can mean that such ratings are meaningless. Also, as mentioned before, there are many other factors that may cause failure at the caulk joint. The best solution is consistent inspection and maintenance of all the components necessary to maintain the integrity of the whole build.
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All of these aspects add to the original cost of stucco and for this reason it is very important to protect your investment. Every dollar invested in preemptive repairs and service has the potential to save the customer ten times that, as a conservative estimate. For example, a tube of high quality polyurethane caulk (~$10) properly applied (~$150 + minor trip fees) in a necessary location of the building at the right time has the potential to save a business or homeowner $1,500. Why $1,500? When comparing to recent industry standards for contractor minimum job size, many contractors will not take jobs under this amount. However, no job is too small for us, so contact us at 713-903-2344.
If you are a how-to person, our recommendation is that you mostly manage the important items of preventive maintenance such as keeping caulk in good shape. Another proactive step in general is to pay attention to the levels of moisture brought about by plant foliage or other items around the perimeter of your home. Also pay attention to the state of your paint coating as the sun eats at it as well as taking note of any enlarging cracks. Then, if any large problems arise outside your area of comfort, call us!
Upon solving any and all of the very important structural problems, our attention always turns to ensuring that the original finishes that were used are matched as close as possible. This is not always an exact science, and much skill and care is used by our artisans to ensure you are getting the best match possible in finish, color and quality. Often times we will go the extra mile and refinish or repaint whole square areas from edge to edge, corner to corner, top to bottom so you won’t have to look at a patch for the life of the house.
If you are a how-to person, our recommendation is that you mostly manage the important items of preventive maintenance such as keeping caulk in good shape. Another proactive step in general is to pay attention to the levels of moisture brought about by plant foliage or other items around the perimeter of your home. Also pay attention to the state of your paint coating as the sun eats at it as well as taking note of any enlarging cracks. Then, if any large problems arise outside your area of comfort, call us!
Upon solving any and all of the very important structural problems, our attention always turns to ensuring that the original finishes that were used are matched as close as possible. This is not always an exact science, and much skill and care is used by our artisans to ensure you are getting the best match possible in finish, color and quality. Often times we will go the extra mile and refinish or repaint whole square areas from edge to edge, corner to corner, top to bottom so you won’t have to look at a patch for the life of the house.