When your home exterior starts showing its age with hairline crazing, faded color, or stubborn dirt stains, you do not always need to tear everything down to the lath. Around Saratoga, where homes face intense summer sun and wet winter spells coming off the foothills, Stucco Redashing can bring a tired facade right back to life. But Stucco Redashing is not a magic fix for every problem. Homeowners constantly ask Coastal Stucco about Stucco Redashing for homes in Saratoga.
What actually is stucco redashing?
Stucco Redashing is applying a fresh, thin finish coat over your existing stucco walls. Instead of a full tear-off and replacement, Coastal Stucco washes down your current wall, patches any minor cracks, applies a strong bonding agent, and sprays or trowels a brand-new finish coat right over the top. Coastal Stucco completes Stucco Redashing all the time for homes that have structurally sound base coats but just look weathered or outdated. For Saratoga homes, Stucco Redashing restores the exterior look completely.
Can you redash over any existing stucco?
No, and this is where homeowners get into trouble. If your existing stucco is delaminating, meaning it is hollow or separating from the wire lath underneath, Stucco Redashing will fail because the foundation is shot. Coastal Stucco tests the walls by sounding them out. If the base coat is solid and dry, the house is a great candidate for Stucco Redashing. If there is active moisture intrusion or major structural cracking, you will need repairs or a partial replacement first before any Stucco Redashing can begin.
How long does a redashed finish last in our climate?
If Stucco Redashing is applied correctly over a sound base, a fresh redash easily lasts fifteen to twenty years or more. The key in Saratoga is dealing with the seasonal temperature swings. Our hot, dry summers followed by wet winter storms put exterior walls through thermal expansion and contraction. A quality acrylic-modified finish coat flexes slightly with those changes, keeping moisture out and color locked in.
Can I change the color and texture of my house with a redash?
Yes, and that is the main reason most homeowners call Coastal Stucco for Stucco Redashing. If you are tired of an old heavy lace texture and want a clean, modern smooth finish, Stucco Redashing lets us completely change the look. Keep in mind that smooth finishes require significantly more labor because they show every tiny detail, so smooth finishes cost a bit more than standard textured finishes. Color can be mixed directly into the finish coat or painted over later, though integrally colored stucco holds up better against minor scuffs on houses in Saratoga.
How messy is the process, and how long does it take?
Stucco work is inherently messy, but Coastal Stucco takes extensive steps to mask off your windows, doors, rooflines, and landscaping. For an average-sized Saratoga residence, a Stucco Redashing project typically takes anywhere from three to five days depending on drying times and weather conditions. Coastal Stucco has to be very careful not to apply finish coats during unexpected rain or extreme heat waves, as proper curing is everything for Stucco Redashing work in Saratoga.
Is redashing cheaper than a full stucco replacement?
Yes, Stucco Redashing is significantly cheaper than a full tear-off. Because we are skipping the demolition, disposal fees, and lath replacement stages, you save both on labor hours and material costs. Stucco Redashing is the most cost-effective way to get a brand-new exterior appearance without opening up a massive construction project.