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Carpentry Behind Every Wall Repair
When water has been getting behind stucco or siding, the wood underneath pays for it. We replace rotted studs, sheathing, trim and fascia as part of the same job, so the new finish goes onto a solid, dry structure.
- Rotted studs & plates
- Sheathing replacement
- Trim & fascia
- One crew, one repair
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Residential or commercial. We’ll get back to you to set up an evaluation.
We never share your information. Prefer to talk? Call (888) 592-1304.
Why stucco crews need carpenters
Open up a leaking stucco wall and you often find more than wet paper. Sheathing turns soft and crumbles, the bottom of a stud or the sill plate under a window has rotted, and trim boards or fascia at the roof line are punky to the touch. None of that can be fixed with stucco.
On many jobs, a homeowner ends up juggling a stucco contractor, a carpenter and a painter, each waiting on the others. We handle the carpentry ourselves as part of envelope repair. Once the wall is open, we cut out rotted wood back to sound material, sister or replace framing where needed, install new sheathing and rebuild window bucks, trim and fascia. Then the weather barrier, lath and stucco, or new siding, go on top in the same project.
This work usually follows leak detection and comes before stucco repair or fiber cement siding. We also do the same substrate work for commercial clients when a facade is opened.
Carpentry we do during envelope repair
Every item here is something we regularly find once a damaged section of wall is opened.
Wall sheathing
Soft or delaminated plywood and OSB is cut out and replaced so the weather barrier and lath have a solid base.
Studs & plates
Rotted stud ends, sill plates and headers are sistered or replaced, keeping the wall straight and properly supported.
Window bucks & sills
Wood framing around leaking windows is rebuilt so the opening can be flashed correctly before trim and stucco return.
Fascia & soffit
Rotted fascia boards and soffit sections at roof edges are replaced, often where a missing kick-out sent water into the eave.
Exterior trim
Corner boards, band boards and window casing are replaced with new material, primed and ready for paint.
Termite-damaged wood
Wood damaged by termites is removed and replaced, while your pest control company handles inspection and treatment.
Often paired with this work
Most wall problems involve more than one part of the envelope.
Termite Wrap
Stucco and EIFS that run down into the soil can give termites a hidden path into a house and keep your pest control company from seeing it.
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Fiber Cement Siding
We install fiber cement (Hardie) siding on new walls, additions and damaged stucco sections, and we handle the hard part: the transition where siding meets stucco or...
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Stucco Repair
A crack or a stain is usually the visible end of a water problem.
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EIFS Repair
A dent in EIFS is more than cosmetic once the mesh is broken, and a dark streak below a window often means wet foam.
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Leak Detection
Water behind stucco can travel several feet before it shows up as a stain, and sometimes it never shows at all.
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Stucco Waterproofing
Stucco is not a waterproof skin on its own.
Learn moreHow far the wood repair goes
Not every wet board needs to come out. Wood that is stained but still firm and dries out can often stay. Wood that is soft, crumbles under a probe or has lost its fastener hold has to be replaced, or the new finish will move and crack over it.
We show you what we find with photos as the wall is opened. If the damage is wider than the original scope, you see it and approve the change before we go further, either in person or through Jobber.
| Condition | What it means | Our approach |
|---|---|---|
| Stained, firm, drying | Past wetting, no rot | Dry, treat, keep |
| Soft surface only | Early decay | Cut back to sound wood |
| Crumbles, no nail hold | Advanced rot | Replace the piece |
| Sagging or split framing | Lost structural support | Sister or replace |
| Termite galleries | Insect damage | Replace, pest control treats |
How carpentry fits into a wall repair
Carpentry happens in the middle of the job, between opening the wall and closing it back up.
Open & probe
We remove the damaged stucco or siding and probe every piece of exposed wood to find where the rot stops.
- Wood probed piece by piece
- Rot limits marked
- Photos shared with you
Replace & frame
Rotted framing is sistered or replaced, new sheathing is fastened, and window bucks, trim and fascia are rebuilt with new lumber.
- Framing made sound
- New sheathing fastened
- Trim and fascia rebuilt
Wrap & close
New weather barrier and flashing are lapped over the carpentry, and stucco or siding is installed and finished to match the house.
- Weather barrier lapped
- Flashing installed
- Finish matched
Found soft wood near a window?
Rot spreads while the leak continues. Let us open it up and see how far it goes.
What our customers say
Homeowners and long-time commercial clients on working with ASR.
“For over 10 years we have relied on ASR for all our stucco repair needs, but as well, for a number of other water intrusion related solutions. Their leadership are responsive and have trained their technicians well.”
“A quality honest contractor is hard to come by – I’d use ASR for anything I could.”
“Outstanding results and very professional in every aspect during the construction and painting work done. Excellent follow-up by the President to ensure satisfaction during and after the job was completed.”
Carpentry questions
What homeowners ask about the wood repair behind stucco and siding.
Do I need a separate carpenter for my stucco repair?
How do you know how much wood is rotted before opening the wall?
Can rotted wood be treated instead of replaced?
Do you replace fascia and trim on their own?
Will the new trim be painted?
Get the wall fixed from the studs out
Call (888) 592-1304 or send the form. We will evaluate the damage, explain the carpentry involved and give you one written scope for the whole repair.
Request a consultation & estimate
Tell us about your home and what you are seeing, and we will set up an evaluation.
- Call(888) 592-1304
- E-mailinfo@advstucco.com
- Headquarters138 Mountain Brook Dr, Canton, GA 30115
- HoursMon–Fri 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Send us your project details
Residential or commercial. We’ll get back to you to set up an evaluation.
We never share your information. Prefer to talk? Call (888) 592-1304.