Parging is a thin layer typically applied near the base of a house or commercial
property, it usually runs right where the foundation and ground meet. There
are many benefits to parging including:
- Added layer of insulation
- Protection of the foundation
- Aesthetically pleasing
Being in Edmonton we have hot summers and harshly cold winters, this puts
our parging at risk of cracks and deterioration. However, parging is at the
most risk in spring time when the water melts from the snow and comes in
contact with the finishing of the parging. The moisture from the water and ice
causes it to seep through the mortar mixture and finishing which then causes
swelling from the inside. The damage starts by small cracking then progresses
to a larger damaged area then eventually if not taken care of, the entire finish
can come right off. If repairs are not done sufficiently and on time, water can
leak into not only the walls but floors as well if they are wooden.
When doing parging repairs it it important to take off the existing layer and
then put a new fresh coat on; placing a new layer on top of the existing
damaged layer is not only a waster of money but ineffective due to the
existing cracks.
For more information on pricing, contact us at info@metexteriors.com or call
us at 780-938-9106.