Remedying stucco system failures has emerged as a major growth area and specialization for Aries Contracting.

Aries Contracting is hired by property managers, suppliers, and building envelope engineers to remedy systems afflicted by water penetration and other failures, for stucco systems that were improperly installed by other contractors.

Working with Acrylic stucco is an acquired skill that requires contractors to be patient and consistent. Unfortunately, during this process many contractors rush through their jobs which results in poor workmanship that deteriorates over time. The following are some examples of how, when not cared for properly, Acrylic Stucco breaks down.

To save time, many contractors finish their stucco tight to terminations. However, caulking on stucco finish will not provide a durable watertight seal.

An example of a proper joint between stucco system and a window.

An example of how acrylic basecoat finishes the edge of insulation to the substrate.

An example of a properly sealed determination.

Stucco failure due to lack of control joints.

A proper example of picture #5 that shows the inclusion of control joints.