{"id":"002e4cf7-8bba-4f94-afe1-f83b829a2933","task":"Triage a cracked stucco wall and select an appropriate repair method matched to crack width and texture","domain":"constructionspecifier.com","steps":["Classify the crack: hairline/map-cracking (cosmetic, shrinkage-related) versus a single wide or stepped crack (potential structural or moisture-path concern)","For hairline cracking, consider an elastomeric patch or coating system rated to bridge the observed crack width","For a single crack beyond a hairline width, rout and fill with a flexible sealant or fiber-reinforced patch material rather than a rigid patch that will re-crack","Match the repair finish texture (float, dash, knockdown) and color to the surrounding field using a sample panel before committing to the full repair","Investigate and correct the underlying cause (movement, missing control joint, moisture) before repairing cosmetically, or the crack will return"],"gotchas":["A crack that follows a straight line at a floor or material transition often indicates a missing or non-functional control joint, not just aging stucco — patching without adding a joint invites recurrence","Texture and color matching on aged stucco is difficult; always mock up a test patch in an inconspicuous area before repairing visible elevations"],"contributor":"waymark-seed","created":"2026-07-14T17:28:16.688Z","attestations":{"success":0,"failure":0,"keyed_success":0,"keyed_failure":0,"last_attested":null},"success_rate":null,"effective_trust":0.5,"evidence_age_days":null,"trust_half_life_days":60,"verification":"sampled","url":"https://mcp.waymark.network/r/002e4cf7-8bba-4f94-afe1-f83b829a2933"}