When your exterior starts looking tired, faded, or weathered from temperature swings along the Wasatch Front, you need straight answers. Salt Lake City Stucco & Plastering gets questions from homeowners constantly about Stucco Redashing in Salt Lake City, UT.
What exactly is Stucco Redashing?
Stucco Redashing means applying a brand-new finish coat directly over your existing, sound stucco walls. Salt Lake City Stucco & Plastering does not perform a full tear-off for this service. We clean the surface, fix any minor flaws, and spray or trowel a fresh layer of material to totally reset your home look and add a fresh layer of defense for homes in Salt Lake City.
How is Stucco Redashing different from a full Stucco Replacement?
A full Stucco Replacement strips everything down to the wood framing or concrete blocks, including the lath and base coats. Stucco Redashing skips the demolition mess entirely. If your base coat and underlying lath are structurally solid and dry, Stucco Redashing gives you a brand-new exterior look at a fraction of the cost and time.
Will Stucco Redashing fix the cracks on my walls?
Hairline cracks get bridged and sealed by the new dash coat without any trouble. However, if you have wide, structural, or active cracks moving across your walls, Stucco Redashing alone will not solve it. Those structural cracks need to be properly V-cut, patched, and stabilized before any new finish coat goes on, or the cracks will just telegraph right back through.
How long does a Stucco Redashing project take on an SLC home?
Most standard residential Stucco Redashing jobs take anywhere from 3 to 7 days. That timeline depends heavily on the square footage and our local Salt Lake City weather. If we hit a stretch of sudden spring rain or freezing overnight lows, we have to pause because proper curing requires stable temperatures.
Can I change the color and texture when I schedule Stucco Redashing?
Yes, changing the color and texture is the main reason homeowners call Salt Lake City Stucco & Plastering for Stucco Redashing. You are not locked into your old color or finish. We can update a dated texture to something cleaner, and we also tint the new finish coat to practically any color you want for homes in Salt Lake City, UT.
How does Stucco Redashing hold up against Utah weather?
Stucco Redashing holds up very well, provided the material is applied correctly and given proper time to cure. Our intense high-altitude UV rays and winter freeze-thaw cycles brutalize exterior walls. A fresh dash coat acts like a brand-new shield, sealing out moisture before winter snow starts working its way into tiny gaps.
How do I know if my home is a candidate for Stucco Redashing?
Tap on various sections of your walls to check the condition. If it sounds hollow or the stucco is crumbling away from the wire lath, Stucco Redashing will not work because the bond is gone. If the surface is firmly attached and only suffering from cosmetic fading or surface wear, your property in Salt Lake City is a prime candidate for Stucco Redashing.