Edmonton’s rapid freeze-thaw cycles force moisture into aging stucco, then expand it as ice, causing blistering

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Edmonton’s rapid freeze-thaw cycles force moisture into aging stucco, then expand it as ice, causing blistering, delamination, and spiderweb cracks that spread each winter unless the exterior is sealed and properly drained.