Realtor “We had experienced real problems selling synthetic stucco homes in the past. Once we found the MoistureFree Warranty, we learned about their solution process, took the home through that process, and got the warranty on the home. We had been told that the home we had listed would have to have the stucco torn off for an estimated $60,000. Moisture Warranty...
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This type of damage is NOT typical. Most window leaks do not cause significant structural damage to the framing wood. Most damage under windows weakens the substrate (OSB, plywood, or gypsum), but does not effect the walls structural performance. The window below is the window shown below with the substrate...
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Poor Rough Opening Preparation Approximately 60% to 70% of all high moisture readings in EIFS-clad homes occur at window and door locations. Windows are by far the largest contributor to moisture problems, mainly due to the significant number of window units found in the average EIFS-clad home. Many rough openings have no protection from leaks from around or within...
Read MoreProblem #1 Window Leaks: About 70% of all leaks in the stucco cladding are caused by windows. Most stucco window leaks occur at the corners (miter joints) and the mullion (the divider between the windows). The perimeter only makes up about 10% of stucco window leaks and window failures which allow water to enter the stucco...
Read MoreBY ALLEN NORWOOD Charlotte NC 02/05/2015 12:00 AM Two decades ago, horror stories about synthetic stucco dominated housing headlines. Mansions were rotting, stories said. Lawsuits were flying, while stucco manufacturers and builders hunkered down. EIFS stands for exterior insulated finish system. Water that got behind the synthetic surface could get trapped there,...
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