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Common Problems With Stucco, Their Causes, And How To Fix Them

Posted by Murtagh Construction & Stucco - April 5, 2022 - stucco, Stucco Remediation
Common Problems With Stucco And How You Can Mitigate Them

When stucco installation is done perfectly, it can certainly help make the home more fire retardant, less prone to noise pollution, and more energy-efficient. Nonetheless, if stucco installation is not properly maintained or is poorly installed, countless stucco issues can arise which can eventually severely damage your home. What Causes Stucco Issues? Oftentimes stucco related […]

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Everything You Need To Know About Hard Coat Stucco

Posted by Paul - September 29, 2021 - stucco

Traditional hard coat stucco can be used to cover walls in a home or commercial building as it is a highly durable material. The cement and plaster composition of hard coat stucco makes it very fire resistant; moreover, it can last up to fifty years before needing to be replaced. Main Advantages Of Hard Coat […]

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How To Protect And Maintain Stucco During Winter

Posted by Murtagh Construction & Stucco - April 1, 2021 - stucco
Snow covered home

With winter fast approaching, anyone who lives in the North East area should start preparing for snowy conditions. It is easy to forget about the exterior of your home until the weather starts to get warmer again. However, for people with stucco finishing homes, now is the time to think about how your stucco home […]

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Is It Possible To File A Stucco Lawsuit?

Posted by Murtagh Construction & Stucco - March 4, 2021 - stucco
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There was a time when stucco was an extremely popular building material and many brand new homes were being built with it. But as time went on it started to fall out of favor and fewer homes used this type of building material. Still, there are some parts of the country where it is still being used […]

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Getting Rid Of Mold On Stucco

Posted by Murtagh Construction & Stucco - December 1, 2020 - stucco, Stucco Remediation
Damaged Stucco

Because of stucco’s non-absorbent surface, when mold grows on stucco it will generally grow directly on the surface. There must be two important factors involved for the mold to be able to grow, these are water, and organic materials, which feed the mold. These materials can be anything that is organic and from the earth, […]

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Can You Stucco In Winter?

Posted by Murtagh Construction & Stucco - October 9, 2020 - stucco, Uncategorized

You finally got that house done; everything is in place except for the finishing touches. You have been eyeing a particular stucco design for a while, dreamed about it even. Unfortunately, it is during the winter, and you are not sure if that stucco is doable at all. Probably you have just moved into that […]

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The Difference Between EIFS And Stucco

Posted by Murtagh Construction & Stucco - May 6, 2020 - stucco
Scaffolding with styrofoam

There are different kinds of outdoor build materials commonly used in both residential and commercial properties. Stucco, for instance, is commonly used throughout the home. Traditional stucco is a hard coat product applied to the outside of a house. Once set, the stucco forms a durable, protective layer against the elements. Synthetic stucco, a more expensive option […]

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Stucco Fences: Are They Right For You?

Posted by Murtagh Construction & Stucco - April 15, 2020 - stucco
Stucco textured fence

Stucco is actually a relatively popular material for building, though it was even more popular several years ago. A number of older homes are made with stucco, but the material is starting to come back a little, with more people choosing it for something a little different and opting to have stucco fences around their […]

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Identifying Bad Stucco And What You Can Do About It

Posted by Murtagh Construction & Stucco - February 23, 2017 - stucco
Cracked wall

Stucco is an incredibly popular way to insulate, fireproof, and provide an attractive finish to your home. Unfortunately, applying a good stucco finish is an art even though it’s easy to identify. A good stucco job will have no cracks, a solid texture throughout, and will be one uniform color. No cracks mean the stucco […]

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Is It Necessary To Have A Stucco Inspection?

Posted by Murtagh Construction & Stucco - September 21, 2016 - stucco
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Although stucco is a superb decorative surface choice for the majority of homeowners, most stucco applications completed in the past two decades are improperly installed. Poorly done stucco can eventually cause leaks, mold, and various structural damages. Surprisingly, most of these issues may go undetected since many of the damages are inside the wall until […]

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