Each spring Colorado’s woodpeckers arrive and wreak havoc on Denver area homes. While birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts love spotting the woodpeckers while wandering on Colorado’s many trails and open spaces, homeowners don’t love woodpecker damage.

Thankfully, by July 1 most of the woodpeckers have finished their pecking season. However, during those few months, the woodpeckers can create numerous holes in your stucco system.

Get ahead of the game this spring with woodpecker prevention strategies and quick stucco repairs.

Woodpecker Stucco Damage

Traditional stucco does not usually experience woodpecker damage due to the nature of the stucco system. However, EIFS or synthetic stucco systems provide the perfect surface for woodpeckers to hammer. When you tap on EIFS, it creates a hollow sound because the system includes a foam layer. The woodpeckers peck through the hard surface into the foam where it is easier to create a larger cavity to nest.

The problem with woodpecker holes in the stucco is more than just bad aesthetics. The holes allow moisture into the stucco system which can lead to costly water damage. When left unaddressed, the water damage may cause your stucco system and the substrate under the system to rot or mold.

In other words, woodpecker stucco damage is serious. Thankfully, V.A.M.P. offers stucco repairs to fix the damage and woodpecker proofing to prevent future damage.

How to Avoid Woodpecker Damage

While there’s a lot of advice available on methods to deter woodpeckers from hammering on the side of your home, we’ve found most of the methods ineffective. Some of the recommendations, like loud noises or reflective materials, work in the short term. However, the woodpeckers eventually return to their pecking.

V.A.M.P. offers a proven woodpecker proofing system for your EPS foam stucco exterior. This is a good option for properties with recurring woodpecker damage. If you have woodpeckers return annually, woodpecker proofing makes sense to save you money in the long run.

The system aims to create an undesirable surface for the woodpeckers so they don’t find it worthwhile to hammer. We developed the system over years of experience installing and repairing stucco. Contact V.A.M.P. to learn more about woodpecker proofing your stucco.

Repair Woodpecker Damage

Like we mentioned, it’s vital to repair woodpecker damage to avoid even further problems to the stucco system. We address woodpecker stucco damage in a few different ways depending on your situation. If you catch the damage quickly enough, your exterior may only need cosmetic repairs.

However, extensive woodpecker stucco damage requires more significant repairs. We may need to fix the substrate and ensure the integrity of the moisture barrier.

V.A.M.P. commonly receives referrals from home inspectors, stucco inspectors, insurance adjusters, and real estate agents for stucco repairs. This is due to our reputation for quality and thorough stucco service. We believe in helping clients have peace of mind. Contact us to schedule a free estimate where we can survey the damage and advise you on repair options.

Be Ready for Woodpeckers This Spring

Work with V.A.M.P. to keep your property in top shape with stucco repairs and woodpecker proofing. We help homeowners address common issues, like unwanted woodpecker stucco damage.