Stucco – random hairline cracking
Listed under: Exterior, plaster and fibrous plaster, stucco, earthquakes, cladding, walls, wind, moisture, leaks, wall cladding, stucco wall cladding
Cause
Shrinkage as a result of incorrect plaster mix and/or inadequate curing
Repair
- monitor cracking for one month:
- if no further cracking occurs, paint with a high-build acrylic coating
- if cracking is still occurring or cracks are getting wider, obtain specialist advice
- if moisture entry is suspected, check for increased moisture levels in the walls; assess the extent of any damage found
- where it is suspected that the building may be leaking and there is a risk of damage behind the cladding, engage an experienced building surveyor to report on the building
Cause
Excessive trowelling during application
Repair
- monitor cracking for one month:
- if no further cracking occurs, paint with a high-build acrylic coating
- if cracking is still occurring or cracks are getting wider, obtain specialist advice
- if moisture entry is suspected, check for increased moisture levels in the walls; assess the extent of any damage found
- where it is suspected that the building may be leaking and there is a risk of damage behind the cladding, engage an experienced building surveyor to report on the building
Cause
No movement control joints installed
Repair
- monitor cracking for one month:
- if no further cracking occurs, paint with a high-build acrylic coating
- if cracking is still occurring or cracks are getting wider, obtain specialist advice
- if moisture entry is suspected, check for increased moisture levels in the walls; assess the extent of any damage found
- where it is suspected that the building may be leaking and there is a risk of damage behind the cladding, engage an experienced building surveyor to report on the building
Cause
Building movement or settlement
Repair
- monitor cracking for one month:
- if no further cracking occurs, paint with a high-build acrylic coating
- if cracking is still occurring or cracks are getting wider, obtain specialist advice
- if moisture entry is suspected, check for increased moisture levels in the walls; assess the extent of any damage found
- where it is suspected that the building may be leaking and there is a risk of damage behind the cladding, engage an experienced building surveyor to report on the building
Cause
Building subjected to vibration movement such as earthquake, high wind
Repair
- monitor cracking for one month
- if no further cracking occurs, paint with a high-build acrylic coating
- if cracking is still occurring or cracks are getting wider, obtain specialist advice
- if moisture entry is suspected, check for increased moisture levels in the walls; assess the extent of any damage found
- where it is suspected that the building may be leaking and there is a risk of damage behind the cladding, engage an experienced building surveyor to report on the building