What exactly is a stucco redash?
Redashing means applying a fresh, thin finish coat of stucco over your existing exterior walls. Lancaster Stucco & Plastering does not tear down your old walls during Stucco Redash projects in Lancaster, CA. Instead, our team patches up minor surface flaws, preps the old surface, and sprays or trowels on a fresh layer that is usually about an eighth to a quarter of an inch thick. Stucco Redash completely transforms the look of your home without the massive mess and expense of a full tear-off.
How do I know if my house needs a redash or a complete replacement?
Homeowners often ask about the choice between Stucco Redash and a full Stucco Replacement in Lancaster, CA. If your existing stucco is structurally solid but just looks faded, weathered by the Antelope Valley sun, or covered in tiny hairline cracks, Stucco Redash is usually the right call. But if you are dealing with deep structural cracks, soft or bulging spots, or widespread moisture damage, Stucco Redash will not cut it. Slapping a new coat over rotten wood or active leaks traps moisture inside, which leads to bigger headaches down the road. If the base layers are compromised, Lancaster Stucco & Plastering installs a full stucco replacement.
Can you redash over painted stucco?
Yes, you can, but Lancaster Stucco & Plastering does not just slap fresh plaster over old paint and hope for the best during Stucco Redash work. If the existing paint is bubbling, peeling, or chalking badly, it has to come off first. We have to make sure the surface is stable. We usually use a specialized bonding agent mixed into or applied before the new coat to make sure the fresh stucco grabs onto that painted surface and does not delaminate later.
Will a redash fix all the cracks in my walls?
Stucco Redash will make hairline and minor surface cracks completely disappear on homes in Lancaster, CA. The fresh finish coat seals them right up. However, if you have moving structural cracks caused by foundation settling—which we see a lot out here in the desert clay and expansive soils—Stucco Redash alone is only a temporary fix. Those cracks will telegraph right back through the new coat unless the underlying movement or structural issue is dealt with first.
How long does a stucco redash last in the Lancaster climate?
If it is prepped and applied right, Stucco Redash can easily give your home another 15 to 20 years or more of life. Lancaster weather puts exterior walls through the wringer with blistering summer heat, freezing winter nights, and heavy winds that blow abrasive dust around. Using materials formulated for our desert environment makes all the difference in preventing premature fading and cracking on Stucco Redash surfaces.
How long does the actual redashing process take?
Most standard residential Stucco Redash projects take anywhere from two to five days, depending on the square footage and how much prep work is required. Lancaster Stucco & Plastering spends a good chunk of that time cleaning the walls, making necessary patch repairs, and letting bonding agents or base patches dry properly before spraying or troweling the final finish coat.