Exterior walls on homes in Chandler, AZ sometimes look like the finish has seen better days. The brutal desert sun and local caliche soils cause exterior walls to take a serious beating in this climate. Property owners frequently ask Apex Stucco about Stucco Redashing, and there is often confusion about what the process actually involves. Apex Stucco will clear the air and walk through the most common questions received out on local job sites from Ocotillo down to downtown Chandler.
What exactly is Stucco Redashing?
Stucco Redashing is not tearing the whole wall down to the wood framing or concrete block. Instead, Stucco Redashing means applying a brand-new dash or finish coat right over an existing, sound stucco base. Think of it as hitting the reset button on your home exterior texture and color without the massive expense and mess of a full tear-off. Apex Stucco preps the old surface, fixes any underlying structural cracks, applies a bonding agent, and hand-trowels or sprays a fresh layer that binds tight. For homes and businesses in Chandler, Apex Stucco provides Stucco Redashing services.
How do I know if I need a redash or just a patch?
Stucco patches are for localized trouble spots, such as where an old window was removed or a stray object took a chunk out of the wall. If a property has hair-thin cracks spiderwebbing across entire elevations, or if the original color has faded and chalked so badly that pressure washing does not help, a patch job is going to look like a patchwork quilt. Stucco Redashing covers the whole wall evenly. If your stucco is structurally sound but visually tired, Stucco Redashing is usually the right call. The work will hold up for many years in the Chandler climate.
How long does a redash project take?
For an average single-story home in a neighborhood like Fox Crossing, a Stucco Redashing project typically takes about 3 to 5 days from start to finish. Day one is usually power washing, scraping, and masking off windows and doors. Days two and three involve priming, fixing minor imperfections, and shooting the new finish coat. The exact timeline depends heavily on current Chandler weather. If it is 110 degrees out, Apex Stucco must manage how fast the material cures so it does not crack from drying too quickly. For Chandler homes, Apex Stucco is here for all your Stucco Redashing needs.
Can I change the texture during a redash?
Yes. Many homeowners bought houses built in the 1990s with heavy lace or knockdown textures and want a cleaner, modern look like a smooth dash or a light skip trowel. Because Apex Stucco is putting a fresh coat over the top, we can completely change the architectural style of your exterior walls. Apex Stucco matches existing textures all the time, but changing things up is also a great way to modernize a dated elevation. We provide Stucco Redashing services for homes and businesses in Chandler.
Will redashing help with energy efficiency?
Stucco Redashing does not directly add insulation board, but it definitely helps seal the building envelope. Over the years, hairline cracks let moisture and heat sneak into the wall assembly. Sealing everything up with a fresh dash coat gives your home an extra layer of defense against the elements. Plus, picking a lighter, energy-efficient color finish helps reflect that intense Arizona sunlight instead of absorbing it. A well-built Stucco Redashing project adds real value to any home in Chandler.
How do I maintain a redash once it is done?
The best thing a homeowner can do is leave it alone and keep an eye on it. Acrylic-modified finishes do not need much maintenance. Just hose off dust and dirt once or twice a year, especially after a heavy haboob rolls through. Keep irrigation sprinklers from spraying directly onto the base of your walls because constant moisture will cause efflorescence, that white powdery substance, and break down the finish prematurely. Call Apex Stucco for Stucco Redashing work in Chandler, AZ if you notice a new crack forming so you can catch it early before it turns into a major problem.