First few pictures show what I am talking about.
At the points of the arrows the parging bows outwards.
it seems like the front and the back of the house has this problem where 2 inches before the parging finishes it bows out wards as if the parging has some sort of pressure on it. the parging on the sides of the house is perfectly straight so the only explanation I can think is that the house foundation is failing?
Morning, Justin.
Welcome to the InterNACHI associations forum.
It appears the cementitious coating binding the roughcast/pebbledash, to the poured concrete foundation shelf, appears to be damaged. So to answer your question, it, the damage appears to to be a stucco, roughcast/pebbledash, problem. Not a foundation parging problem but a stucco defect. This style of Stucco is called, Roughcast/Pebbledash stucco finish.
Jeffrey, this is a very simple callout. Call for a Structural Engineer “is way to harsh.” Don’t let the steel lathe pollute your intention. The lathe is for stucco. Lath and WRB are the first steps in cementitious stucco application. 1: WRB, Weather Resistant Barrier then wire mesh, as well as and other metal components, for the required preparation, prior cement being applied. Lathe and other metal components attach to walls and the foundation before applying stucco. In this case, Pebbledash-Roughcast Stucco.
Likely mechanical damage requiring repairs by a licensed stucco installation and repair contractor.
Exactly why a professional needs to visit the property so they can fully investigate the conditions, and make a definitive determination as to the actual problem, not what is seen in a 12 inch section of wall on an internet posted photograph!
Definitely agree. If one scrolls through the other photos provided in the link, they will see more than just a 12" damaged area, but exactly what the OP describes as “Parging bowing outwards” at several elongated areas. The potential for a significant problem certainly exists.
