Expert: Bruce E. Johnson - 8/3/2009

Question
Hi Bruce,
My mothers home was sprayed with stucco by Sears Coating 15 yrs. ago.  It started to peal within the first few months and they came out and sprayed it again with apologies. Said they must have mixed up a "weak batch".   Then Sears Coating went bankrupt.  Today my mom's home is peeling everywhere with 2 coats of this mess on it now.  Someone mentioned sandblasting to me but the thought of the damage to the home and the mess and cost is horrific.  Another contractor talked to me about using a Matte Lathe on the entire home.  What are your thoughts on our problem??
Thanks so much,  Anne, Winter Park, Florida

Answer
Hi Anne,  two of your choices are already on the table.  Either you remove the coating with either shotblasting or sandblasting and then re stucco the walls using conventional methods or you attach lathe to the walls and cover with stucco.  Or just have aluminum, vinyl or hardiboard lap siding installed over the walls.  I know it doesn't sound good and it will be costly regardless of the method used.  I hope this information helps, feel free to write again regarding this or other matters,sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com