Stucco is a material found in many older buildings and homes. Because stucco is absorbent, if the material gets too wet or remains wet for a period of time, the flashing can fail and the stucco will have to go through a process known as stucco remediation. MHx Designs proudly offers its specialized stucco remediation services to communities throughout Bucks County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and Chester County.
Although stucco homes are beautiful, they can become susceptible to a myriad of significant, costly issues. Unfortunately, many homeowners are unaware of this until it’s too late.
Stucco may be a great choice for drier climates like the Southwest, but for areas with cold, wet winters like the Northeast, it’s less than ideal. Due to the porous nature of stucco, moisture can get trapped behind the wall. This can lead to ugly cosmetic discolorations and cracking as well as more serious problems such as mold and mildew. In more serious cases, rotting wood can compromise the structural integrity of your home.
Stucco failure stems from incorrectly or poorly installed water barrier systems. In fact, many recent homes were built without a water barrier system. If your home was built using stucco and you want to prevent future water damage or repair existing damage, you can trust MHx Designs with the job.
Although a new stucco finish can be applied after failure is detected, this does not solve the problems associated with the material. Similar damage could develop again in the future, which would require another round of restoration. For this reason many homeowners are looking for better solutions.
Our comprehensive stucco remediation process addresses the underlying issues before replacing stucco with a safer siding product made from vinyl or fiber cement. Opting for siding provides a number of important advantages to homeowners, including:
Both fiber cement and vinyl siding products are available in a wide range of attractive colors to suit any home. Siding can be placed on porch overhangs, gables, and other architectural features for even more options. Most siding products require little to no upkeep, so homeowners will not have to worry about failures years down the road. For additional information, be sure to check out our comprehensive guide on stucco and the stucco remediation process.
Inadequate sealing around windows, doors, and surface joins can result in water getting into the wall system. This penetration gradually causes the material to fail. Poor stucco application practices can also introduce fundamental instabilities into the wall system. For more information on stucco failure, be sure to check out our stucco failure informational guide.
We are a trusted advisor and provider of residential exterior remodeling and renovation projects in Eastern PA. Our mission is to serve homeowners, our employees, our partners, our local community, and people in need around the world. We do this by committing to deliver the highest quality home exterior remodeling and renovation services with honesty, transparency, dedication, passion, and value.
For many reasons, homeowners are moving away from stucco surfaces and opting for more hassle-free solutions. If you would like to explore siding products for your home, contact MHx Designs at (888) 944-6493 .
