Stucco should last a lifetime...

Over the years, stucco has become a very familiar and popular choice for finishing the exterior of homes throughout our region. Stucco can last the lifetime of a home if properly maintained and cared for. It has long been a very common misconception that stucco is a relatively maintenance-free finish. Unfortunately, this is typically not the case for several reasons.

Stucco is extremely porous, and will absorb rain and moisture very easily. This can cause deterioration, unsightly mildew, moss and mold growth and cracking during freeze-thaw weather conditions. (Cracking happens when the moisture that the stucco absorbed expands as it freezes.)