Moisture Barrier vs. Waterproofing: What’s the Difference?
These two terms get used like they mean the same thing. They do not. A moisture barrier and a waterproofing system are different products doing different jobs. Mixing them up can mean buying the wrong protection or not enough of it. CMB has worked on Jersey Shore stucco since 1985. Here is the plain-language version […]
How Coastal Weather Affects Stucco in NJ
Stucco on a Jersey Shore home does not age the same as stucco a few miles inland. Coastal weather, salt, wind, humidity, and the occasional storm all push the finish harder than a quiet suburban street ever will. CMB has worked on coastal homes since 1985, and we see the difference on every job. If […]
Stucco Water Damage Repair Cost: What to Expect
Water damage is one of those repairs that does not have a sticker price. Two homes on the same block can have damage that looks similar from the outside and end up with very different bills. The reason is what happens once the stucco comes off. CMB has been pricing and repairing stucco water damage […]
Stucco Color Matching vs. Full Repaint: Which Do You Need?
You have a stucco repair to make. Maybe a section cracked. Maybe the color faded in one spot. Maybe a contractor patched a wall and the patch sticks out. Now the question: do you color match the patch, or just repaint the whole house? The right answer depends on a few things. CMB has helped […]
How to Match Stucco Color on Older Homes
Older Jersey Shore homes have character. They also have stucco that has weathered for decades. Salt, sun, wind, and time have all left their mark. So when a section needs repair, getting the new stucco to match the old is one of the trickier jobs in the trade. CMB has been matching color on older […]
Why Stucco Color Fades Over Time
Drive through any Jersey Shore neighborhood and you will see it. Stucco homes that used to be a deep tan now look beige. A house that started warm gray now looks chalky. Stucco color fades. The question is why, and what you can do about it. CMB has worked on Jersey Shore stucco since 1985. […]