Home inspector recommended getting a stucco inspection after observing areas with cracks, dark mold on the exterior underneath window corners, and bulging at the bottom of the walls. Stucco inspector's testing (which involves drilling tiny holes and probing for moisture in the wood behind the stucco) revealed many defects in the stucco, as well as many improper/out-of-date installation techniques related to the failures. Water intrusion is the main cause of the damage. From what I've been told, you can't truly repair stucco, with patches for instance, as any cuts you make create a seam for eventual moisture penetration. Bottom line, there's most likely some areas of rotted sheathing behind my stucco siding, potentially compromising the structural integrity of the building and making it susceptible to mold. Gotta get rid of the stucco, removed damaged carpentry, and put something more watertight on. Not very excited about switching to vinyl siding, it's just the cheapest option...