How long can you hang lights on stucco without damage?

• <div><p>The length of time shouldn’t matter much if you stick with lightweight Christmas lights and similar decorations. Those shouldn’t pose risks to your stucco. You should avoid attaching anything to your stucco that could fall because it’s too heavy, which may take part of the stucco with it. Some methods, like using double-sided tape or adhesive hooks, will naturally wear out over time and lead to falling lights, so don’t expect to leave these lights up year-round.</p></div>

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Q: What happens to stucco in a fire?

• <div><p>All of the components of stucco are non-combustible, so the siding material won&rsquo;t ignite or spread fire to the interior of your home. However, it also expands and contracts with changes in temperature, so it will crack from long exposure to heat. Eventually, fire will spread through those cracks. Still, stucco is one of the best siding materials for fire protection and can keep you and your family safe for an hour, on average.</p></div>

Q: How long can you hang lights on stucco without damage?

• <div><p>The length of time shouldn&rsquo;t matter much if you stick with lightweight Christmas lights and similar decorations. Those shouldn&rsquo;t pose risks to your stucco. You should avoid attaching anything to your stucco that could fall because it&rsquo;s too heavy, which may take part of the stucco with it. Some methods, like using double-sided tape or adhesive hooks, will naturally wear out over time and lead to falling lights, so don&rsquo;t expect to leave these lights up year-round.</p></div>

Q: Do you need a hammer drill for stucco?

• <div><p>A standard drill will work just fine if you&rsquo;re drilling small holes, and only a few of them. But anything with a diameter larger than 3/8 inch is best done with a hammer drill, since it is stronger, faster, and also makes your drill bits last longer. While you don&rsquo;t absolutely need a hammer drill for stucco, it is a worthy investment if you think you might drill more holes down the road.</p></div>

Q: What are some signs that my home needs stucco repair?

• <div><p>The best way to assess that your stucco needs repair is to inspect it, both visually and physically. If you notice cracks, chips, or staining, that&rsquo;s a good indication that your stucco could use some TLC by a professional. Additionally, if you touch an area that feels soft and has a little &ldquo;give,&rdquo; you should consider repairing it as soon as possible to avoid further damage, both to additional stucco spots and to your home&rsquo;s structure. </p></div>

Q: What tape works on stucco?

• <div><p>The best tape that works on stucco is the kind made explicitly for stucco surfaces. Look for tape that specifies stucco, masonry, or cement installations. The adhesive usually needs to be thicker and more durable to remain stuck to these rough surfaces.</p></div>

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Last update on March 12, 2026

Reviewed in March 2026
Complete hardscape overhaul: Sidewalk, DG, 2000 sq ft of tile, Stucco six foot perimeter wall/fence, and four separate retaining walls. Finished in less than four weeks. Hard working, efficient, responsive; awesome crew and great communication from Eric and easy to work with. Reasonable...
Kwik Hardscapes
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Reviewed in November 2025
Marco is very skilled. He is a professional in stucco work, and he was pleasant and easy to work with. He kept the schedule we agreed on, and he offered a reasonable price. I highly recommend him and will be happy to call him for any future jobs in his field.
S & R Plastering, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2025
Professional, courteous, above & beyond. Excellent work completed. I had a challenging 60 foot stucco, retaining wall. Looks new! Reasonable pricing. Isaac is TRUSTWORTHY. Will use again!
Exterior Surface Pros
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Reviewed in February 2025
Emmanuel and his crew did a fantastic job. He replaced a second story deck, seamlessly matching it to an old existing deck. The repair included beam and joist replacement, wood decking, and stucco repair work. He’s fun to work with, knowledgeable, and very professional. I would definitely...
New Era Construction
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Reviewed in November 2020
Greg and his project team did an outstanding job on our remodel. What started as a more conservative upgrade included a new 1100 sq. ft deck and railings, new rebuilt patio cover, new windows, new roof and the addition of stucco to our home. His overall communication was excellent and the...
Badal's Construction Company, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2019
Very accommodating, professional and personable. The owner walked me through the process of painting the exterior of my house and stayed in touch throughout the project. They did everything from stucco patching to sanding and refinishing the front door. I would definitely recommend them and hire...
Paneless Painting Company Facebook
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Reviewed in September 2017
Very well...Browder was in constant communication with me (we needed to do re-stucco with a different contractor prior to painting, so the painting schedule was moved a few times) and was very flexible. This is a second home for me, so we've seen the finished product a couple times and we are...
Browder Painting Company
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Reviewed in February 2017
Jeff was the only one I contacted who could come help the week I was going to be in town, so I really appreciated that. He showed up on time, the work looked good when he was finished and the cost was reasonable. I was a little uneasy that he didn't want to caulk around the window and door...
Jeff's Handyman Svc
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Reviewed in November 2015
We were trying to replace a spigot sticking out of one of the walls on my house. The connection was already loose and unknown to us at the time, already leaking. We were too aggressive with it and eventually the elbow joint snapped off and resulted in water flooding the wall and floor when we...
Morro Bay Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2014
countless construction errors, code violations, lack of communication, arrogant and abrasive communications, dis-honest, lack of follow through. House has in-adequate HVAC, On demand hot water lacks recirculating system so now we waste water. Home is supposed to be energy efficient, but we...
Wathen Castanos
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S & R Plastering, Inc.

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Serving Atascadero, CA and surrounding areas

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"Marco is very skilled. He is a professional in stucco work, and he was pleasant and easy to work with. He kept the schedule we agreed on, and he offered a reasonable price. I highly recommend him and will be happy to call him for any future jobs in his field."

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Brent's Better Painting

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Serving Atascadero, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

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"Brent was well priced; is an excellent painter who was thorough with a great attitude; he and his crew were dedicated and timely; quiet and courteous; respectful of my home and property; very careful and cleaned up after each area was finished; provided excellent patching on stucco and matching of colors. I will hire him again and have already recommended him to neighbors and friends."

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Mega Power Electric, Inc

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In business since 2000

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"We recently had Mega Power Electric Inc install a solar system and panels. The President and provided excellent communication all the way through the process. He even met with us after installation to explain the almost incomprehensible PG&E bill. Although not the least expensive bid, his was competitive and I felt he was as interested in educating me about solar and the various types of panels and inverter systems as he was in selling a system. He demonstrated how the array of panels would meet our energy needs and as opposed to some of the other companies, wasn't selling us more than we needed. We are very satisfied with our solar system and I highly recommended Mega Power Electric Inc."

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Victory Painting Epoxy Handyman Construction

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Serving Atascadero, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

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"Competent skilled craftsman. Nice guy too."

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Response time6 hrs

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Craig Webb Construction

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"Craig is very responsible and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him."

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SM Plumbing And Handyman services

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In business since 2008

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"We contacted them one day and thought we were not going to hear back but when they returned our call, they came over the same day. He quickly diagnosed and repaired the problems and was very nice to work with. Additionally, his prices were amazing. We will definitely be calling on him again."

Recommended by77%of homeowners

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Serving Atascadero, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

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"It was fantastic. He did a great job, he was fast, clean, the painting was great and they left the work with no mess."

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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In business since 1989

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"They were good. They were pretty fast and came on time. My overall experience with them has been good."

Recommended by60%of homeowners

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Legacy handyman

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Stucco questions, answered by experts

All of the components of stucco are non-combustible, so the siding material won’t ignite or spread fire to the interior of your home. However, it also expands and contracts with changes in temperature, so it will crack from long exposure to heat. Eventually, fire will spread through those cracks. Still, stucco is one of the best siding materials for fire protection and can keep you and your family safe for an hour, on average.

The length of time shouldn’t matter much if you stick with lightweight Christmas lights and similar decorations. Those shouldn’t pose risks to your stucco. You should avoid attaching anything to your stucco that could fall because it’s too heavy, which may take part of the stucco with it. Some methods, like using double-sided tape or adhesive hooks, will naturally wear out over time and lead to falling lights, so don’t expect to leave these lights up year-round.

A standard drill will work just fine if you’re drilling small holes, and only a few of them. But anything with a diameter larger than 3/8 inch is best done with a hammer drill, since it is stronger, faster, and also makes your drill bits last longer. While you don’t absolutely need a hammer drill for stucco, it is a worthy investment if you think you might drill more holes down the road.

The best way to assess that your stucco needs repair is to inspect it, both visually and physically. If you notice cracks, chips, or staining, that’s a good indication that your stucco could use some TLC by a professional. Additionally, if you touch an area that feels soft and has a little “give,” you should consider repairing it as soon as possible to avoid further damage, both to additional stucco spots and to your home’s structure.

The best tape that works on stucco is the kind made explicitly for stucco surfaces. Look for tape that specifies stucco, masonry, or cement installations. The adhesive usually needs to be thicker and more durable to remain stuck to these rough surfaces.

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