Stucco – too close to or in ground contact

Causes

Installed too close to the ground

Gardens have been built up

Path or paving laid against the cladding

Listed under: Exterior, plaster and fibrous plaster, stucco, cladding, walls, wall cladding, stucco wall cladding

Cause

Installed too close to the ground

Repair

  • aim for a minimum 30–50 mm gap between the base of the stucco and the ground to prevent moisture uptake. The easiest way to achieve this may be by lowering the soil or garden level so it is clear of the cladding – the bottom of the stucco must be able to dry completely. Ensure that lowering the garden level does not lead to rainwater flowing under the house

  • check stucco for dampness or damage. Repair or repaint as necessary.

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Cause

Gardens have been built up

Repair

  • lower the soil/mulch level so it is clear of the stucco – the bottom of the cladding must be able to dry completely. Leave a minimum 30–50 mm gap between the base of the stucco and the ground to prevent moisture uptake. Ensure that lowering the garden level does not lead to rainwater flowing under the house

  • check stucco for dampness or damage. Repair or repaint as necessary.

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Cause

Path or paving laid against the cladding

Repair

  • where possible, break up and remove concrete or paving. Reform the ground surface so there is a minimum 30–50 mm gap between the base of the stucco and the ground and ensure that rainwater will flow away from the building

  • check stucco for dampness or damage. Repair or repaint as necessary.

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