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Seasonal Stucco Inspection Checklist for Ontario Homes
A simple spring-and-fall inspection can help homeowners notice cracks, staining, sealant failure, and other exterior changes before the next freeze-thaw season.
Walk around the home in daylight and compare each wall with what you remember from the previous season. Look closely below roof edges, beside downspouts, around windows and doors, and where walls meet decks or paving.
New or widening cracks
Dark staining or persistent damp marks
Bulging, loose, soft, or hollow-sounding areas
Open joints around windows, doors, vents, and fixtures
Pay attention after winter
Ontario freeze-thaw cycles can enlarge existing openings when water enters and freezes. Spring is a useful time to document changes and arrange an assessment if a crack has widened or staining has returned.
Photograph concerns with a date for comparison
Keep gutters and downspouts directing water away from walls
Do not cover recurring moisture staining without finding the source
Know when to request an assessment
Contact a stucco professional when damage is spreading, material is separating, water staining keeps returning, or joints around openings have failed. Roofing, window, flashing, or drainage work may need to be addressed before the stucco repair.
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