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The composition of stucco has changed significantly over the years and may require laboratory analysis to determine the makeup. [4] Most of the problems with stucco arise from prolonged contact with water or moisture which breaks down the structure of the particles and binder. [6] In addition, the texture of stucco is prone to removal when abraded.
Exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) is a general class of non-load bearing building cladding systems that provides exterior walls with an insulated, water-resistant, finished surface in an integrated composite material system. EIFS has been in use since the 1960s in North America and was first used on masonry buildings.
Stucco or render is a construction material made of aggregates, a binder, and water. Stucco is applied wet and hardens to a very dense solid. It is used as a decorative coating for walls and ceilings, exterior walls, and as a sculptural and artistic material in architecture.
A major contributing factor to the crisis was the increase in the use of cladding systems such as acrylic stucco and exterior insulation finishing system (or EIFS), which are highly resistant to infiltration and exfiltration of water and moisture. Unlike more traditional materials, such as wood siding or cement-based stucco, a critical flaw of ...
A home-building giant has its nose out of joint after Arizona home inspector Cy Porter called out construction flaws in new-build homes. Scottsdale-based Taylor Morrison took offense when Porter ...
Siding or wall cladding is the protective material attached to the exterior side of a wall of a house or other building. Along with the roof, it forms the first line of defense against the elements, most importantly sun, rain/snow, heat and cold, thus creating a stable, more comfortable environment on the interior side.