Stucco Guides
What is involved in a stucco inspection?
A stucco inspection is comprised of a visual inspection and photographs, followed by a moisture probe inspection of the framing and wood sheathing located behind the stucco. The visual inspection looks at the general overall appearance of the...
Why hire a separate stucco inspector?
Whether you are buying or selling a home or just trying to conduct regular maintenance, its noteworthy to understand the difference between a standard home inspection and a stucco inspection. A stucco inspection is considered a specialty inspection...
Winter is Coming
Did you ever drive down the highway past a rocky outcrop and noticed all the pieces of fallen rock at the side of the road? Did you ever wonder how the pieces of solid rock became shards and rubble on the side of the road? That is the power of...
How Healthy is Your Stucco?
How Healthy is Your Stucco? View our latest video presentation that walks you through the health of the stucco on the exterior of your home, the potential risks associated with it and a guide to our stucco inspection process. Call, email or fill...
Moisture Probe Test vs Thermal Imaging
Many people are horrified by the thought of drilling holes through the stucco facade of their home. This leads them to pursue other avenues such as thermal imaging to determine the health of their stucco. The truth is, the holes required for a...
3 Common Stucco Myths
1) My stucco looks good so I have no problems. Wrong! The vast majority of failed stucco problems are hidden behind the stucco. Sheathing rots and disintegrates over the course of time, framing members become waterlogged and moldy, subfloor...
Top 3 Reasons to Test Your Stucco
1) Protect Your Investment Your home is likely the most important purchase you will make in your lifetime. Failing stucco can devalue your home as much as 80% in extreme cases. Even small stucco problems will reduce your home’s value by 20 to...