Many homes in the last 20 years have been clad with
stucco. There are several different
types of stucco that are popular. EIFS
(aka Dryvit – which is a actually a trade name) traditional (aka three coat stucco) Artificial stone (which is stucco) and One
Coat stucco which is really not “One Coat.”
Sound confusing? It
is.
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| Missing cap flashing over door. |
There are many components of a stucco system that must be
installed for the system to perform properly.
Weep Screeds, Kick-out flashings, expansion joints, window and door
flashings, building paper to name a few.
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| Missing Kick Out Flashing |
If any of these components are missing or installed
improperly the results can be catastrophic.
I have seen 10 year old and newer homes that are rotted to the point of
being unsafe – Costing the home owner 10s of thousands of dollars. (or more)
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| Missing Weep Screed |
If you are considering buying a home with any type of stucco cladding, You definitely should hire an inspector who
is familiar with stucco installation and repair.
