The Common Three
Options for old
Stucco Recoating |
Chicago Stucco Recoating |
Portland Cement
Recoating |
Painting
Stucco |
| Life Expectancy |
15 - 20 YEARS |
8 - 12 YEARS |
1 - 3 YEARS |
| Guarantee |
5 YEARS |
VARIES
BY COMPANY |
6 MONTHS
OR 1 YEAR |
| Durability |
-VERY DURABLE-
SHEDS WATER |
ABSORBS WATER |
DETERIORATES
STUCCO |
Stucco
Breathability |
-VERY GOOD- |
- GOOD - |
-NONE-
PAINT PEELS
STUCCO FAILS |
| Water Repellency |
-GOOD-
SHEDS WATER |
NONE
ABSORBS WATER |
INFREQUENT |
Expansion and
Contraction |
-GOOD- |
- GOOD - |
-NONE-
CAUSE BULGES |
Texture Matching
and Remodeling
Repairs |
EXPERTLY
MATCHED |
USUALLY
WRONG COLOR |
-NONE-
NO TEXTURE
EXPERIENCE |
Maintenance Free
Duration |
15 - 20 YEARS |
ABOUT 10 YEARS |
1 - 3 YEARS |
| Method of Work |
BEST
AVAILABLE |
OUTDATED |
INCORRECT |
| Color Selection |
UNLIMITED |
VERY FEW
COLORS AVAILABLE |
WIDE RANGE |
| Color Retention |
EXCELLENT |
BLOTCHY
COLOR CHANGES |
-GOOD-
WILL PEEL & FLAKE |
Structure
Breathability |
-BEST- |
- GOOD - |
USUALLY
NONE |
Cosmetic
Condition |
CONSISTENTLY
VERY GOOD |
INCONSISTENT
COLOR |
GOOD AT FIRST |
Condition
When Wet |
COLOR - FAST |
BLOTCHY
COLOR CHANGES |
CAUSES PEELING |
| Future Diagnosis |
PROBLEM - FREE |
ABSORBS WATER |
PEELING
BULGING
DETERIORATION |