Timing of Painting Exterior of Block/Stucco Homes

[bestmickey]

I seem to recall reading somewhere (and I could be wrong) that it is determined (by whom?) when a Block/Stucco neighborhood must have all the homes repainted. Is my memory serving me correctly on this? Or, does the inidividual homeowner determine when to repaint his/her home?

If it's done on a neighborhood-wide basis, does someone request bids and then all homeowners must use that particular painter? Or, can each homeowner hire his/her own painter?

[Biker B]

I just closed on my block and stucco home six days ago, and during my walk-thru with the builder he mentioned that the home should need repainting in five years. He made no mention of having to use any painter in particular.

[Bogie Shooter]

I seem to recall reading somewhere (and I could be wrong) that it is determined (by whom?) when a Block/Stucco neighborhood must have all the homes repainted. Is my memory serving me correctly on this? Or, does the inidividual homeowner determine when to repaint his/her home?

If it's done on a neighborhood-wide basis, does someone request bids and then all homeowners must use that particular painter? Or, can each homeowner hire his/her own painter?
Sorry, you are wrong. No such directive exists.

[bestmickey]

Hey, just one of those times I'm happy to be wrong.
THANKS!

[chuckinca]

An integral stucco color coat lasts 25 - 30 years and eliminates having to paint stucco every 7 years or so (but has a higher initial cost than paint).


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[bestmickey]

An integral stucco color coat lasts 25 - 30 years and eliminates having to paint stucco every 7 years or so (but has a higher initial cost than paint).


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Does The Villages offer "integral stucco" as an option?

[Muncle]

It's likely obvious to most, but there is a world of difference between the CCRs for a block villa and those for a block "single family." The villas are quite restrictive in their desire for consistency -- you don't want a bright green home in the midst of an otherwise southwestern pastel community. Though Mr. Emerson might say. "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines." it is generally also preferred by home buyers.




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[SteveFromNY]

Stucco is usually painted every 5 years both for looks and to treat the cracks that "always" occur. This is done to prevent water inclusion. I hope this helps.


I wouldn't wait for 5 years to correct the cracks. Look near you windows for hair line cracks that extend down from the edges of the windows. I found numerous cracks after only about 3 years. I repaired them with cauld that closely matched the paint, but won;t paint for a number of years.yet (I hope). The house is 5 years old this year.

[SNOK]

We bought a concrete block/stucco designer (Gardenia) in 2007. Earlier this year, we noticed some chipping on the ceiling above the front porch entry. After having it looked at further, we were told that the ceilings above the porch for most CBS homes are not the same materials as the rest of the home (concrete block and stucco), but are finished with dry wall covered by plaster. If you power wash the front porch ceilings, be careful. We were told that it is typical for contractors to use this method with CBS homes in Florida (and maybe elsewhere). Although they are weather protected, apparently they are subject to errosion by power washing. We had it repainted.