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Protect the Stucco and EIFS You Already Own
A facade that is ten or twenty years old is usually not failing everywhere. It is failing at a handful of joints, flashings and worn spots. Catching those early costs far less than repairing the wet sheathing they lead to.
- Condition surveys
- Sealant renewal
- Flashing corrections
- Protective coatings
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Protecting a facade costs less than replacing one
Commercial stucco and EIFS age in a predictable order. Sealant joints harden and pull away first, usually on the sunniest elevations. Finish coats chalk and fade. Small impacts at walkways and loading areas open the base coat. Flashings that were adequate at construction get disturbed by roof work, signage changes and new equipment. None of this is dramatic, and all of it lets water in.
Protecting an existing system means finding these items while they are still small, then fixing them in a sensible order. We start with a condition survey of the whole building, record what we find by elevation with photos, and rank the work: active leaks and open joints now, worn coatings and cosmetic items later. Owners and boards get a document they can budget from, not a one-line quote.
We do this for retail centers, offices, hotels, self-storage facilities and multifamily properties across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Many owners pair the first round of work with a recurring maintenance program. Where joints are the main issue, see sealant replacement.
Four parts of an envelope protection plan
Most buildings need some of each. The survey tells us how much.
Condition survey
Every elevation inspected and probed, with findings recorded by location and photographed.
Sealant renewal
Hardened or split joints at windows, storefronts and transitions cut out and replaced with new backer rod and sealant.
Flashing corrections
Missing kick-outs, short head flashings and disturbed parapet caps rebuilt to send water out.
Protective coatings
A compatible finish or coating over repaired walls to restore color and cut water uptake.
Often paired with this work
Most wall problems involve more than one part of the envelope.
Stucco Waterproofing
Stucco is not a waterproof skin on its own.
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Stucco Waterproofing Coatings
A coating is a long-term decision for a building: it changes how the wall handles rain, vapor and movement for years.
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Waterproof Coating Systems
Your house may have stucco on the upper walls, a parged block foundation below and a brick or concrete porch in between.
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Commercial Waterproof Coatings
On a commercial building the coating is rarely the hard part.
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Stucco & EIFS Protection Coatings
Hard coat stucco and EIFS look alike from the street, but they are built very differently and tolerate different products.
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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.
Learn moreHow we rank survey findings
Not every item needs to be fixed this year. We sort findings so owners can spend on what protects the building first and plan the rest into future budgets.
If a survey shows widespread wet substrate, protection is no longer enough, and we will say so plainly and discuss system upgrades or replacement instead.
| Priority | Example findings | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Urgent | Active leaks, wet readings | Repair now |
| High | Open sealant joints, missing kick-outs | This season |
| Medium | Impact damage, worn finish at walkways | Within the year |
| Planned | Faded or chalky elevations | Budget for recoat |
From survey to protected facade
The survey is the foundation of the work; everything after it is driven by what it finds.
Survey the building
We inspect each elevation, roof edge and opening, take moisture readings at joints and penetrations and photograph every finding.
- All elevations walked
- Moisture probed at joints
- Findings photographed
Report & prioritize
You receive a written report with findings ranked by urgency and a scope you can approve in full or in phases through Jobber.
- Ranked findings
- Phased options
- Approve online
Protect & document
We complete the approved work section by section, keep the building open, and update the record so the next survey starts from a known baseline.
- Work phased by area
- Tenants kept operating
- Baseline for next survey
Managing an older stucco or EIFS property?
A condition survey shows what needs attention now and what can wait.
What our customers say
Homeowners and long-time commercial clients on working with ASR.
“Excellent customer service and craftsmanship! I have used Darrin and the team several times and have never been disappointed!”
“I got quality of work with a quality product; the workmanship of his staff do amazing work. As a woman, I despise mess, I had none with the crew and the phenomenal way they cleaned up.”
“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.”
Envelope protection questions
What property and facility managers ask about protecting existing facades.
How often should a commercial facade be surveyed?
What usually fails first on commercial stucco and EIFS?
Can protection work be phased over several budget years?
When is protection not enough?
How do we schedule a survey?
Schedule a facade condition survey
We will inspect your building, rank what we find and give you a protection plan you can budget around.
Request a consultation & estimate
Property managers, owners, HOAs and general contractors: tell us about the building and what you are seeing.
- 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.