Poor Window Design And Components Many window manufacturers still use soft, untreated wood components in their windows. Once the moisture makes it to this wood, rot can happen quickly. This new window was installed in a $1 million home in 2003. The miter joint was already partially compromised at the time it was installed. The rough opening preparation is also...
Read MoreMoistureFree Warranty spent months and thousands of dollars to be in compliance with the Illinois Department of Insurance. Chicago and Naperville Dryvit EIFS and Stucco home buyers and sellers beware of companies or individuals purporting to offer a stucco bond or a stucco warranty in the State of Illinois. There are absolutely no stucco bonds, and the only approved...
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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...
Read MorePoor 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...
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