Originally Posted By: rzimmerman This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
What is this? Mold, fungus, Martians???
This is on the S side of a block/ stucco covered home. The fungus (?) is wet. It travels a good foot up the wall. There is a step crack along the course.
My guess is a fungus that is following the crack as the crack will hold moisture and provide a foot hold. Not sure how far it is into the crack.
Originally Posted By: Gregory FitzGerrell This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I believe Mike is correct. I see from your picture the stucco extends below grade. Moisture may have wicked up into the substrate causing it to swell and crack the stucco. Even sprinklers spraying on the stucco can penetrate and damage the substrate.