Exterior walls in Yuma, AZ often look like the desert sun has completely drained life out of them. Yuma Stucco & Plastering receives calls all the time from homeowners across the Yuma area wondering whether a simple patch job will cut it or if it is time for a full stucco redash. Dealing with extreme dry heat and wind-driven dust takes a serious toll on exterior finishes. Yuma Stucco & Plastering believes in giving you straight answers without the sales pitch.
What actually is stucco redashing?
Stucco redashing means applying a fresh finish coat over your existing, sound stucco base. Stucco redashing is a complete surface reset for your home. Yuma Stucco & Plastering does not tear down your whole wall structure during stucco redashing. Instead, our team prepares the old surface, fixes any underlying cracks, and applies a brand-new layer over the top to make the whole house look and perform like new.
How do I know if my home needs a redash or just minor patches?
If you are only seeing a couple of hairline cracks near a window frame, minor Stucco Repair works fine. But if you are dealing with widespread fading, chalking that rubs off on your clothes, or a web of fine cracks spanning entire walls in Yuma, patches will stick out like a sore thumb. A Stucco Redash gives you a uniform look across the entire house.
Can you redash over painted stucco?
You can redash over painted stucco, but Stucco Redashing requires proper preparation. If the existing paint is peeling, bubbling, or chalking heavily, a new coat will not bond right. Yuma Stucco & Plastering often has to pressure wash, grind, or apply a specialized bonding agent first to make sure the new Stucco Redash grips tightly to the old wall.
How long does a stucco redash last in the Yuma climate?
A quality Stucco Redash can easily last 15 to 25 years or more if it is applied correctly and maintained. The brutal summer heat here in Yuma puts exterior materials under intense thermal stress, which is why skipping steps or rushing the curing process will lead to premature failure. Yuma Stucco & Plastering makes sure every Stucco Redash is done right for homes in Yuma, AZ.
Do I need to water down the new stucco after it is applied?
Yes, and this is an important step many DIYers miss. Because our humidity drops to nothing and temperatures skyrocket in Yuma, AZ, fresh cement-based stucco cures way too fast. If it dries too quickly, it loses strength and cracks. Yuma Stucco & Plastering usually tells homeowners to gently mist the stucco walls over the first couple of days to help the stucco material cure properly.
How long does the whole process take?
Most standard residential Stucco Redash projects take anywhere from three to five days depending on the size of the house and how much prep work is required. Scaffolding setup, crack routing, base prep, application, and cleanup all take time. Yuma Stucco & Plastering never rushes the drying stages just to get to the next job in Yuma.
Will a redash fix structural cracks?
No, a Stucco Redash will not fix structural cracks, and Yuma Stucco & Plastering always makes this clear upfront. If your foundation is shifting or a major structural crack is moving, a surface Stucco Redash will just crack again right over the same spot. Those underlying movement issues have to be stabilized before any cosmetic finish goes on top of the stucco walls.