1. Damp Looking at Stucco
Now, you should be fine whenever the stucco gets wet. It will make sense that it’s wet after it rains. But if it’s still wet a week after it rained, you can tell that water got inside the stucco. There may also be there are always-wet-looking spots on the wall. Pay close attention to those because water could get in through them.
2. Cracks
If your stucco has cracks, you can be sure that water is getting in. Don’t worry because it doesn’t mean you’re hurt for good. It’s a sign that water has gotten inside, so you should act before the problem worsens.
3. Missing Chunks of Stucco
Check your stucco to see if any pieces of siding have broken off. This damage on the surface shows that water is getting in and causing trouble.
4. Cracks and Bubbles at the Bottom of the Wall
During your inspection, look along the bottom edges to see any cracks or bubbles that are easy to see. Like everything else, water has to go down because of gravity. That means most of the damage is at the bottom of the wall.
5. Window Caulking Damage
Do you see any holes or cracks in the caulking around your windows? This is another sign that water got into the stucco. You’ll also need to replace the windows if it’s been there long. Because of this, it’s important to check the stucco often.
6. Soft Drywall
Now you’re going inside to keep looking into things. Touch the sheetrock under your windows. How does it feel when you touch it? This is another sign that water damage has happened. In this case, the drywall and the stucco on the outside will need to be fixed.
7. Basement Moisture
Last, go to your basement and look at the walls there. You’ll see that there can be moisture on the walls if there is water in the stucco. This isn’t the only thing that could cause this, so make sure to rule out any other possibilities before you start fixing the problem.