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Quality Parging Services
We’ve been helping homeowners, builders, project managers and various contractors with various parging and related small construction projects over the last 15 years in Edmonton. Parging as a protective coating system helps the foundation walls against various elements such as ice, water, dirt and sun and provides protection against hazards like mold and rust. It also offers aesthetic benefits such as beautification of the walls with various textures and color options.
Solida Coatings has been in the business over the last 15 years providing assistance to people and companies with various parging and related projects. Located in Edmonton, Alberta we offer free estimates and provide services throughout Alberta.
Offering various services such as;
- Traditional textured
- Smooth textured
- Acrylic
- ICF based
- Pressure treated plywood based
We tend to take on many types of projects and cover various needs such as repairs and patching of the foundation, retaining and basement walls. Paying utmost attention to the details, we take care of almost all of the parts of the project from initial prep-up to the final clean up. A final walk around will be completed with the client for complete satisfaction, if the clients are not around however, visuals such as pictures and videos will be provided to the client.
Parging Install Process
Parging is a thin mortar coating applied to masonry surfaces -most commonly foundation walls- to smooth rough textures, seal joints, and provide a protective, paintable finish that improves both performance and curb appeal. Parging is very important for foundation protection, and how the right materials and techniques reduce moisture penetration, limit spalling, and conceal uneven concrete block (CMU) faces.
On a regular poured concrete foundation, we start with removing the pebbles, rocks and dirt away from the walls. If there are any metal pieces that stick out, we cut them off. We then wash the walls and make sure that it’s clean from dirt. Then, we make sure to apply vapour barrier membrane on top of the exposed wood plates and rim joists embedded in A-mesh. If it’s needed or requested, we install flashings, usually on top of the basement windows and ventilation covers. We then apply concrete bonding adhesive prior to applying a thick parge coat. For ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) foundations, we rasp the walls and install EIFS trims if necessary. With ICF and acrylic parging projects, we apply the parge coat embedded in fiberglass mesh. Then the texture and the color applied as requested. Premises will be cleaned and we will take of the final touch ups.
What is Parging and Why is it Important for Foundations?
Parging, often called a parge coat, is a thin (typically 3/16″ to 3/8″) mortar layer applied to masonry and concrete foundation walls to create a uniform surface and reduce direct water pathways. The parge coat bonds to block faces and mortar joints, smoothing irregularities that otherwise collect moisture and accelerate deterioration. By smoothing and sealing vulnerable faces, parging reduces capillary water movement and limits surface erosion, while providing a substrate that accepts paint or waterproof coatings more evenly. This protective smoothing function makes parging a common best-practice on older block foundations, new builds where block faces remain exposed, and in repair work to restore decayed surfaces.
Parging protects foundation walls primarily by covering open pores and joints that act as entry points for water, salts, and freeze-thaw cycles that cause spalling. The parge coat interrupts direct capillary pathways across block faces, reducing moisture penetration and limiting the progression of efflorescence and surface flaking. While parging improves surface resistance to weathering, it is not a substitute for a full waterproof membrane or proper drainage; instead, it complements exterior waterproofing and foundation drainage systems to extend the life of masonry. Proper adhesion and crack resistance are essential to maintain this protective function over time.
Parging Repair
Parging installs and repairs offer aesthetic beauty to foundation walls while providing an extra layer of protection against various hazards. It’s a great idea to get your foundation walls look good while protecting the basement. Give us a call or shoot us an email and we’ll get back to you promptly.
If the parging is falling apart in sections and crumbling, it is a good time to consider a parging repair service that might bring out a fresh look to your foundation. Small cracks tend to cause no issues and considered normal, however deep cracks get dirt and water in them and cause parts of parging to fall off over time. Due to water getting in these cracks and freezing in winter meaning expanding in size and thawing in summer cause parge coating to fall off. Foundation shift is also a major reason of parging cracks, especially in places where garage and the main building connects, shifts cause parging sections to fall off.
There is also color changes of the parging that is caused by exposure to wet conditions over a long time. Parging soaks up the moisture and some amount of water and when the weather gets warm, it leaves stain marks that changes the color of the parging. This effect causes some parts of the parging to look darker and more matte. We provide parging repair services of all sorts within Alberta.
Quality Stucco Repair Services
Solida Coatings is a stucco contractor offering exterior coating repair and restoration services for both residential and commercial properties. We take on any size and kind of repair project with ease, using only use top quality materials from reputable suppliers which helps provide better results for your project. Solida Coatings offers free estimates for stucco repair projects.
Stucco Repair Services
Due to external factors or negligence while installing, stucco might have problems that require repairs. Solida Coatings can easily solve your stucco related problems. Whether it’s water leakage, damaged walls or color fades, we’ll be more than happy to provide you with the best results. We offer the following stucco repair services;
- EIFS Repairs
- Cement Stucco Repairs
- Water Leakage & Moisture Damage Repairs
- Crack Repairs
- Blistering and Bubbling Repairs
- Woodpecker Damage Repairs
If the damage is too serious for a stucco repair service, it is highly recommendable to go with stucco retrofitting. Retrofitting will not only get rid of the existing issues, it will also provide your building’s exterior with a fresh stucco application with all the benefits. Additionally, retrofitting is an convenient and affordable way for buildings to have a fresh look while gaining extra protection and visual appeal.
Common Stucco Damage Types
- Hairline cracks: Cosmetic surface cracks that can allow surface water entry if left unsealed.
- Structural stucco cracks: Wider or stair-step cracks indicating movement or framing issues that can compromise integrity.
- Water-damaged stucco (bubbling/delamination): Indicates moisture intrusion and possible substrate rot behind the finish.
- Efflorescence and staining: Mineral deposits signaling chronic moisture transport through the assembly.
- Impact and physical damage: Localized loss of finish exposing lath and substrate to further deterioration.
- Woodpecker Damage: Woodpeckers and stucco eating birds can cause damage to build their nests.
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