Is it OK to put siding over stucco?

• <div><p>It’s possible to install vinyl siding over stucco, and if the stucco is in decent condition, it’s unlikely you’ll run into any issues. However, if you see water damage or mold growth on your stucco, or you have ongoing <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/eifs-stucco-problems.htm">problems with your EIFS siding</a>, including leaks, it’s best to remove the stucco first. This will reduce the risk of mold growth and pest infestation, allowing your pro to access and replace any damaged sheathing.</p></div>

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Q: Is it OK to put siding over stucco?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to install vinyl siding over stucco, and if the stucco is in decent condition, it&rsquo;s unlikely you&rsquo;ll run into any issues. However, if you see water damage or mold growth on your stucco, or you have ongoing <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/eifs-stucco-problems.htm">problems with your EIFS siding</a>, including leaks, it&rsquo;s best to remove the stucco first. This will reduce the risk of mold growth and pest infestation, allowing your pro to access and replace any damaged sheathing.</p></div>

Q: How much does siding replacement cost?

• <div><p>The<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-siding-cost-replace.htm"> cost to replace siding</a> for your home is <b>$11,450</b> on average. But siding replacement can cost up to <b>$40,000 </b>or more, with the largest expense being your chosen material. For example, for a 2,000 square feet house, the average cost of siding materials such as vinyl is between <b>$9,000 and $14,000</b>. Wood siding is a little more expensive, ranging from <b>$16,000 to $26,000</b>. However, for the same size house using brick or stone, that cost jumps to <b>$18,000 to $100,000</b>. When choosing to replace your home&rsquo;s siding, it&rsquo;s essential to consider your climate and longevity. </p></div>

Q: Is fiber cement siding high maintenance?

• <div><p>When it comes to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/common-maintenance-fiber-cement-siding.htm">fiber cement siding maintenance</a>, it&rsquo;s not too much work. However, it needs to be painted about every 15 years and may need to be re-caulked to prevent mold. Be sure to also wash your fiber cement siding with a lower-powered garden hose at least twice a year to avoid buildup and fading as well.</p></div>

Q: What is the R-value of composite siding?

• <div><p>Composite siding has excellent insulative properties and one of the highest R-values of siding materials available. Its R-value is 2 to 4; compare that to vinyl, wood, and fiber cement&mdash;all of which have R-values under 1. You can boost your siding&rsquo;s R-value by installing a layer of foam insulation. </p></div>

Q: Why does wood siding need an air gap?

• <div><p>Wood siding requires an air gap behind it to allow water to drain out, and for air circulation and venting to allow humid air to escape and keep the material from rotting due to moisture. </p></div>

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Last update on November 14, 2025

Reviewed in January 2018
We hired Tom and his crew to repair/replace an old wood deck attached to our barn, replace siding and a sliding glass door. He worked fast, was knowledgeable, and did quality work. He came out promptly to give an estimate. The only downside was that he wasn't able to start the job as quickly...
T N T Construction
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Reviewed in August 2015
Called from work to schedule inspection/ estimate around july 20th. Before I even got home Ralph already visited the house, inspected and drew up a contract/estimate. (Home is about 1200 square feet) Cost was $6000 for job, 50% down payment, balance to be paid off in full on completion. Work...
R SANCHEZ ROOFING
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Reviewed in April 2015
Called Darrell's Pumping the morning of 3/24/2015 and scheduled an appointment for that afternoon. We were not having any issues, but are in the process of re-landscaping the front yard. We wanted to know the precise location of the tank and to have risers installed so that the tank would be...
DARRELL'S PUMPING
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Reviewed in July 2013
We don't get much rain out hear in desert, so i didn;t know till too late roof leaked in a spot that had no problems before Sundance worked on it. Eve over side of garaged leaked. At first I thought wind blew rain over so side of garage got wet. After a few years I craned my neck under and...
SUNDANCE ROOFING
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Reviewed in March 2013
We recently purchased a new to us house, and one day the garage door remote and the keypad wouldn't open or close the garage door. I was worried about security, so I called "All Access Garage Doors". They came promptly the next morning, and naturally when they arrived everything was working...
All Access Garage Door Co LLC
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Reviewed in June 2011
The wood they replaced in my hardwood floor did not match at all and I had to call them out three more times to try to correct it. They also used the side of my building to wipe their brushes and stained it and then spilled stain all over the walkway and I had to call them out two more times to...
Kalley Flooring
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Reviewed in December 2005
THE COMPANY DID A GREAT JOB & THEY EVEN REPAIRED SOME OF OUR SIDING. THEY WERE VERY FAIR WITH THE PRICE & DID AN EXCELLENT JOB. THEY ALSO FINISHED IN THE TIME-FRAME THEY SAID THEY WOULD.
JOE GIACOMO CONTRACTING
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Reviewed in December 2005
WE ARE VERY HAPPY AND SATISFIED WITH THIS COMPANY. THEY PUT THE FLOWERS AND BUSHES IN THE FRONT AND SIDE OF THE HOUSE JUST LIKE WE ASKED. IT WAS EXACTLY WHAT WE WANTED. THE PRICE WAS EXACTLY WHAT THEY ESTIMATED IT TO BE AND EVERYTHING LOOKED NEAT.
Anthony's Landscaping LLC
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