Do you have an older home with plaster walls or a building with ornamental plaster designs? Did you know water intrusion can severely damage the quality of that material? Fortunately, Old World Plastering of Cincinnati, Ohio, offers moisture intrusion inspections which can catch potential issues before they ruin your beautiful plaster or stucco. Getting this inspection benefits you in a myriad of ways.

The best part about getting a moisture intrusion inspection is that it can save you money and effort in the long run. Water-damaged plaster develops efflorescence, and because most of the time interior plaster is gypsum, it is affected greatly by moisture. The material can  fall  and potentially hurt someone. If a moisture problem is caught early, a plastering professional may be able to fix the existing structure without a full plaster restoration.

Stucco, on the other hand, is basically sand and cement, which in itself is not affected by moisture unless the moisture finds its way behind the stucco. This could happen from cracks on the stucco's surface, or caulk failure, or maybe even a flashing problem. The moisture gets in, freezes, expands and starts the beginning  of a serious problem.

Hiring Old World Plastering to do a moisture intrusion inspection will also help solve the mystery of the leak's location. This is vital because if you don't know where the moisture is coming from, you will continue having problems with the plaster in the future. Whether water is dripping from a broken pipe, a faulty downspout, or simply caulk failure around an old window, their inspection will find the cause of the leak and craft a proposal to fix it.

Finally, if a historic building or older home is in danger, checking for moisture intrusion will help preserve the structure's authentic beauty. Part of the majesty of a historic home is seeing the trademarks of the original builders and how they constructed decorative finishes as well as walls and ceilings. If you get the inspection and catch moisture problems early enough, you will be able to keep the original plaster intact and preserve its historical integrity.

For expert plastering contractors in the Tri-State area, look no further than Old World Plastering. When they perform a moisture intrusion inspection, they analyze the problem and offer a proposal for how to fix the damaged plaster—and if you accept it, they will refund the full cost of the inspection. Old World Plastering also offers services ranging from ornamental design to stucco repair. From churches, museums, schools, to historical sites, they tackle all kinds of plaster and stucco projects, and owner Greg Colina is always on site. Give them a call today at (513) 481-1122, or visit their website for more information.