Stucco Remediation Services

Expert Stucco Remediation Services in Media, PA

We specialize in stucco remediation in Delaware County, Chester County, and the surrounding areas. We are all too familiar with the damage and distress that water infiltration and moisture can cause to a family and their home.

We work closely with homeowners, explaining why they are experiencing these issues and walking them through the steps we take to complete a stucco remediation project.

Unfortunately, stucco homes built within the past 20 years are at a high risk of needing remediation These homes face problems due to several factors, including:

• Contractors cutting corners
• Use of inferior materials
• Lack of understanding of water and moisture management by contractors
• Incorrect installation or absence of key flashing details, such as window and door flashings, head flashings, kickout diverters, and essential accessories for a fully self-draining wall system
• Poor workmanship in stucco installation

At Grant Construction Inc, we follow a rigorous system for all flashing details. Flashing is a critical component of the exterior cladding system, and many stucco remediation issues arise from missing or poorly installed flashing. Key flashing details include window and door sill pan flashing, penetration flashings (such as hose bibs, light fixtures, electrical outlets, and vents), head flashings, kickout diverter flashings, deck ledger flashings, and sill plate flashings.

Call or text us today to discuss your stucco remediation needs.

Below Is a Breakdown of a Stucco Remediation Project

• Initial in-home consultation: This includes reviewing project details, examining stucco inspection reports and the exterior walls to be worked on, viewing mock-up samples, and discussing how we plan to deliver the perfect outcome. At this point, we can also discuss financing for the project.
• Once we develop a design and game plan, we sign the contracts and choose a start date that suits both our team and the client's lifestyle.
• Equipment arrival and safe erection of scaffolding to OSHA standards, ensuring a secure working platform.
• Removal of the stucco and/or stone veneer from the areas specified in the contract.
• After removing the stucco and/or stone veneer, we assess the substrate for any damages, including wood rot, compromised framing, or mold growth.
• If damages are found, we will halt work until we discuss the additional repair costs with the homeowner. Work will recommence once approval is given.
• After completing the repairs, we will install a new water management system with WRB (weather-resistant barrier) papers, a rainscreen drainage mat (if required), and remove the existing windows and doors. Sills will be wrapped in WRB paper and flex wrap, with sill pans installed. Jambs will be wrapped in WRB paper, and the two sides and top of the windows will be caulked. Existing or new windows and doors will be reinstalled, followed by head flashings and flashing tapes.
• Installation of key flashing details, such as sill pan flashing, head flashings on doors and windows, penetration blocks, kickout flashing, deck ledger flashing, and sill plate flashing.
• Installation of the new exterior finish: stucco, siding, stone, or brick.
• Caulking all necessary areas.
• Safe dismantling of the scaffolding.
• Final project clean up and walk through.