Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - Rusting through stucco, how to fix?

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2 Left Hands
07-31-06, 01:22 PM
Hi y'all,
I have no idea where to start with this. My house is 8 1/2 years old. What materials/tools I need? Is there a tutorial or procedure somewhere I could follow to fix this? Should I call a pro? Look at these 2 pics:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/smoothBG/HouseCrack3smaller.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/smoothBG/HouseCrack1smaller.jpg

Because [img] code is off, these won't show unless you copy and paste them in the address bar of a new explorer window. Thanks


tightcoat
07-31-06, 05:03 PM
A skilled pro could do this. It's a little complex for a first timer. You have something else going on. This should not be happening on an 8 1/2 year old job. Do you live near the coast? What kind of roof do you have? Has the stucco been painted? Is it elastomeric? Are your flashings installed properly?

Tscarborough
07-31-06, 06:37 PM
You will have to remove the stucco to determine what the problem is. Then the issue must be addressed (and it isn't the stucco), then it can be repaired.


2 Left Hands
08-02-06, 06:17 AM
yeah, I live in Florida, about 4 miles from the beach. Not sure what kind of roof I have ( do you mean shingles, vs. tile? I have shingles), it is painted stucco, elastomeric. Gutters may be clogged causing the water to overflow in those areas. Thanks for your replies

tightcoat
08-02-06, 09:36 AM
Part of your problem is probably that galvanized metal beads were used rather than zinc alloy or plastic.
Part of the problem is the elastomeric paint. Some moisture finds its way behind the stucco and the elastomeric won't let the moisture breathe out so it collects and rusts.
You probably have some flashing or sealant problems above where the beads are rusting. Make sure you solve the problem causing the rusting then wory about fixing the stucco.

2 Left Hands
08-02-06, 12:43 PM
I knew that the metal corners underneath the stucco would need to be replaced, I just don't know what materials to look for. I'll probably have a pro come look at it. I think it's over my head.