CAULKING
The caulking or sealant used on a stucco home or building is absolutely critical to the long-term durability of the stucco system. Selecting the right caulking is not always easy to accomplish. Different surfaces and materials require different types of caulking. It is not uncommon to use two or three different types of caulking on the same building, depending on the location and types of surfaces the caulking is being used to protect.
Equally important is the proper application of the caulking that is selected. Surface preparation can dramatically influence the useful life of the caulking material and can make the difference between a caulk joint that works and one that fails.
Each manufacturer has different recommendations about the surface preparation and application technique that works best with their product. Knowing where and how to apply caulking to a stucco home or building is also critical. Caulking for aesthetic purposes can often make the problem worse by closing or blocking areas where moisture would otherwise escape to the atmosphere.
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“Excellent experience! We heard about Exterior Restorations through a trusted source who helped us assess the condition of our recently purchased home.
Scott and his crew were professional, clean, and clearly experts in exterior repairs. They properly installed manufacture-approved kick-out flashings at roof/wall intersections as indicated in our Inspection Report; they properly shortened our gutters so that they stopped a half inch from our EIFS walls; they properly remove existing caulking that was failing and installed a sealant joint around the perimeter of all window & doors (and throughout the process kept our grounds clean!); and overall ensured our home was sealed and safeguarded.”
— Dana B.
