Not all cracks are equal. Wide, deep, or stair-stepping cracks tell a different story than hairlines — and they need a different fix.
What Makes a Crack "Severe"?
We classify cracks as severe when they are wider than 1/8 inch, penetrate through the full stucco thickness, run diagonally from window or door corners, or follow a stair-step pattern. These patterns usually point to movement — foundation settling, framing shifts, or lath failure — rather than normal surface shrinkage.
Why Deep Cracks Cannot Wait in Colorado
Every deep crack is a highway for water. With 90+ freeze-thaw cycles a year on the Front Range, a 1/8-inch crack in October can be a half-inch gap by April, with saturated, rotting sheathing behind it. The repair cost curve is steep: caulking a crack costs almost nothing, while rebuilding a rotted wall section costs thousands.
How We Repair Severe Cracking
First we determine why the wall moved — sometimes that means recommending a foundation or framing evaluation before any cosmetic work. Then we cut back to sound material, re-secure or replace the lath, rebuild the stucco in proper coats, and finish with texture and color matching. Done right, the repair is stronger than the original wall.
See deep or spreading cracks on your home or building? Call MBG STUCCO LLC at (303) 434-7010 for a free evaluation — straight answers, no scare tactics.
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