Presented By Richard Cook

STUCCO 101Tennessee Building and Moisture Analysts, Inc

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Hardcoat or Synthetic?

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Knowing StuccoCan you identify real and synthetic stucco?

Yes No

Who has encouraged the phobia of stucco in today’s market?

a. Buyers

b. Realtors

c. Media

d. Building Industry

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Knowing StuccoWhat is another name for synthetic stucco?

a. Dryvit

b. EIFS

c. Artificial stucco

d. All of the above

What caused the failure of stucco in the 1990s and early 2000s?

e. Poor system

f. Bad product

g. Inexperienced installers

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Knowing StuccoWhat causes the majority of damage in a synthetic stucco house?

a. Missing or failed caulking

b. Improper flashing

c. Inferior windows

d. All of the above

Would you agree with the statement: “Removing synthetic stucco siding and replacing it with real stucco is the way to go”

Yes

No

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Knowing StuccoDoes synthetic stucco leak?

Yes

No

Synthetic stucco is over 40% more energy efficient than real stucco.

True

False

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Knowing StuccoAll weaknesses of the synthetic stucco system have been overcome.

True

False

Having a trouble-free stucco house is easily attainable.

True

False

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History of EIFS• What is EIFS?

• Brief History of the Industry

• How and why it works

• Objectives of EDI

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What is EIFSE = Exterior

Specifically intended for outside use

I = Insulation

Thermal performance and isolation

F= Finish

Creates the final appearance of the wall

S = System

Combination of proprietary materials

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Brief History of the Industry

• Developed in Europe in 1947

• Brought to the USA by Dryvit in 1969

• Dryvit dominated the US market between 1969-75

• Moved from commercial to residential in 1989

• 2007 total market was commercial

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How and Why It Works

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Objectives of EDISet the standards for the stucco

industry

Train and certify inspectors

Provide quality control of inspectors

Contribute to the viability of the industry and the protection of the consumer

Competent evaluation of problems

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What Went Wrong? No flashing or proper details

Absence or poor application of sealants

Non-performing windows

Code-required vapor barriers in humid environments

Non-maintenance system

Class action lawsuit

Media hysteria and misrepresentation

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Overcoming a MountainCan stucco problems be fixed?

Detailed inspection and report vital

Stucco applicators are not remediation qualified

75% of stucco repairs are revisited within 3 years

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Heading into the FuturePresent day stucco construction

Drainable system vs barrier system

Lessons learned from the past

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Marketing Stucco HomesSelling: How should Realtors approach stucco?

Get your own inspection completed early

Complete repairs before house is listed

Request followup inspection

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Marketing Stucco HomesBuying: How should realtors approach stucco?

Choose your own stucco inspector

If repairs are required, insist on choosing a remedial contractor

Beware of wood windows

Ensure all elevated moisture readings are addressed

Remember moisture intrusion is the enemy

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ConclusionReplace stucco phobia with product

knowledge

Visual inspection of stucco coupled with an understanding of stucco is extremely beneficial

Always secure a stucco inspection and use a qualified stucco inspector