How Alberta Winters Damage Stucco and Why Moisture Control Matters
Alberta winters expose exterior walls to a kind of stress that does not let up. Cold snaps, snow, ice, rain, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles all work on the same weak points. When an exterior finish already has a hairline crack, a vulnerable joint, or trapped moisture behind it, winter tends to turn a small defect into visible damage. That is especially true for cement-based exterior coatings such as stucco and parging. Both materials can look solid and durable for years
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Alberta winters expose exterior walls to a kind of stress that does not let up. Cold snaps, snow, ice, rain, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles all work on the same weak points. When an exterior finish already has a hairline crack, a vulnerable joint, or trapped moisture behind it, winter tends to turn a small defect into visible damage. That is especially true for cement-based exterior coatings such as stucco and parging. Both materials can look solid and durable for years
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