Waterproofing service in Fort Worth, TX

Fairmount, one of Fort Worth's most intact historic residential districts, contains nearly 900 homes built primarily between 1895 and 1940. These homes were constructed with lime-based mortars and original hard-coat stucco that behaves differently from modern materials. When patches are applied with Portland cement, the harder patch material does not flex with the original wall, and new cracks form at the patch boundary within a few seasons. Matching the original mortar composition and stucco mix is the correct approach, not the fastest one.

North Fort Worth communities like Heritage and Park Glen represent the other end of the spectrum: new construction where the waterproofing layer is installed during the build phase and must be done correctly before any exterior cladding goes on. An air and water barrier that is not lapped and taped at seams, or that is not integrated properly with window and door flashing, will allow water to enter the wall cavity even on a brand-new home. We work with builders in this area to install these systems in the correct sequence so the finished exterior performs as designed.

Fort Worth's spring storm season brings hail and straight-line wind events that affect both historic and newer properties. On older brick homes in Arlington Heights and Monticello, hail can dislodge already-loose mortar and crack stucco that has been stressed by decades of thermal cycling. On newer stucco homes in the Mira Vista and Tanglewood areas, hail impact can crack the finish coat and expose the drainage plane below to direct water entry. Inspecting the full exterior system after a significant storm, not just the roof, captures damage that would otherwise go unaddressed until it reaches the interior.