If your home exterior is looking tired, chalky, or worn down from years of desert sun, you are probably wondering about Stucco Redashing. Tempe Stucco & Plastering gets asked about this process almost every single week. Homeowners want to know what it involves, what it costs, and whether Stucco Redashing is actually worth doing. The most common questions heard out on job sites across the Valley are answered below.
What actually is Stucco Redashing?
Stucco Redashing is essentially giving your house a brand-new skin. Instead of tearing everything down to the wood framing or concrete block, Tempe Stucco & Plastering applies a fresh, bonding dash coat over your existing, structurally sound stucco. Think of it as a heavy-duty facelift. We clean the walls, fix any underlying issues, and trowel on a fresh finish coat that seals everything up and gives you a uniform color and texture.
How do I know if my home needs Stucco Redashing or just a patch job?
If you have hairline cracks every few inches or the finish is fading and chalking off on half the house, patching will not cut it. Patches stick out in the harsh Tempe sunlight because new material never matches weathered stucco color. If your walls look tired all over, or you have had too many repairs that look like patchworks, Stucco Redashing is the right call for homes in Tempe, AZ.
How long does a typical Stucco Redashing project take?
Most residential homes around neighborhoods like culp or near Tempe Beach Park take about 3 to 5 days from start to finish. The exact timeline depends on the square footage and how much prep work we have to do. Tempe Stucco & Plastering spends a good chunk of that time on prep, including power washing, masking windows, and repairing deep cracks so they do not reflect through the new finish.
Can you complete Stucco Redashing during the Tempe summer?
We can, but it requires serious adjustments. When it is 115 degrees out, stucco sets up too fast, which leads to weak spots and cracking. If we are working through the peak of summer, we are usually starting before dawn, keeping materials shaded, and heavily misting the walls to help the cement cure properly. If you can wait until the fall or spring shoulder seasons, that is always ideal, but Tempe Stucco & Plastering handles summer jobs safely by modifying our schedule.
Will Stucco Redashing stop cracks from coming back?
In our desert climate, houses move. Thermal shock, going from a freezing winter desert night to a scorching afternoon, makes stucco expand and contract. A quality Stucco Redashing project will cover existing hairline cracks and seal the home tightly, but new hairline cracks can still pop up over time as the house settles. Tempe Stucco & Plastering uses fiber-reinforced mixes and proper mesh where needed to minimize this, but any contractor promising zero cracks ever again in Arizona is selling you a fairy tale.
What kind of maintenance does a fresh Stucco Redashing project need?
Very little, which is why people love stucco out here. Once it is cured, you want to keep an eye out for new cracks, especially after heavy monsoon winds or minor seismic activity. Wash the dust off once a year with a standard garden hose. Do not blast it with a high-pressure industrial washer, as that can erode the finish. If you chose an acrylic color coat, you will get great fade resistance for years to come.
For homes and businesses in Tempe, Tempe Stucco & Plastering provides Stucco Redashing services.