Featured Stucco Project: Restoring the Exterior of a 150+ Year-Old Guelph Home

Neighbourhood: Near Woolwich Street and Eramosa Road

Scope of work: Full Traditional Stucco Removal and Installation of Durock's PUCCS EIFS System

- Existing old traditional stucco removal
- Installation of new OSB plywood and WRB (Vapour/Moisture Barrier)
- Installation of 2" PUCCS Insulation with drainage
- Fibreglass reinforcing mesh embedded in base-coat cement
- Installation of stucco mouldings and application of textured stucco coat

Guelph stucco EIFS completion with custom mouldings

Project Summary Photos

Before

The original exterior before stcco removal began.

Stucco installation in progress on heritage home in Guelph

Preparation

Surface preparation and OSB pylwood installation complete

Insulation

Exterior insulation boards installed before reinforcing layers and finish coat.

Completed exterior stucco renovation on 150-year-old Guelph home

FINAL

The finished exterior with a fresh stucco finish

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GUELPH STUCCO CONTRACTORS - Exterior stucco and eifs services

If you’re looking for stucco contractors in Guelph, most projects come down to three things: water protection, proper installation, and long-term exterior durability.

Stucco systems that are poorly installed can lead to cracking, moisture issues, and costly repairs later.
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Holistic Contracting provides exterior stucco services across the GTA and surrounding areas, including Guelph.

Work typically includes new stucco installation, stucco repair, EIFS systems, and custom exterior finishes for residential and commercial properties.

Stucco Services in Guelph

We focus on exterior systems that are built for Ontario weather conditions:

- Exterior stucco installation (traditional cement-based systems)
- EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems)
- Stucco crack repair and resurfacing
- Stucco refinishing and repainting
- Custom exterior finishes (brick and textured stucco looks)

Learn More about our EIFS stucco installation process

Common Stucco Problems in Guelph Homes

Many homes in Guelph experience issues caused by:
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- Freeze-thaw cycles leading to cracking
- Improper flashing around windows and doors
- Moisture trapped behind exterior finishes
- Older stucco systems without proper drainage

Stucco Repair vs Full Replacement

Not every wall needs to be torn down. In many cases:
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- Hairline cracks can be repaired and sealed
- Surface damage can be resurfaced
- Full replacement is only needed when moisture damage is present
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Why Homeowners in Guelph Hire Holistic Contracting

- Experience with Ontario exterior building conditions
- Clean installation process with attention to moisture control
- Custom exterior finishes tailored to modern or traditional homes
- Service coverage across Guelph and surrounding regions
- Expert EIFS stucco repair solutions

EIFS Service Areas in Guelph

If you are looking for experienced Guelph stucco contractors for a new exterior stucco installation, EIFS system, or stucco repair, Holistic Contracting proudly serves homeowners throughout Guelph and the nearby areas including Fergus, Kitchener, Cambridge, Milton and surrounding parts of Southern Ontario.

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