Dear Veronica: Because it's not unusual for stucco -- a sturdy cement plaster -- to develop cracks, repair isn't always necessary. It depends on the size of the fissure and its cause.

Plus stucco can last for hundreds of years, but not always. So especially if you live in an older home with stucco, at some point you’ll need to know how to repair the stuff.

Dear Veronica: Because it's not unusual for stucco — a sturdy cement plaster — to develop cracks, repair isn't always necessary. It depends on the size of the fissure and its cause.

A: Stucco cracks can be quite common. Cement stucco is normally just a mix of sand and Portland cement. This rock-hard building material is unforgiving to any sort of stretching or tension ...

A special stucco-repair caulk is also available from Quikrete. This comes in a toothpaste-type tube and can be used to patch cracks up to 1/2-inch wide.

How to repair cracked stucco September 24, 2019 More than 5 years ago This cracked stucco can be repaired with a moderate amount of effort. (Courtesy of Tim Carter) ...

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