Charlotte Stucco Homes Forum

Charlotte Synthetic Stucco (EIFS) & Traditional Hardcoat Siding Q&A

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Benefits of Owning and Living In a Carolina Synthetic Stucco (EIFS) Home

Benefits of Owning and Living In a Carolina Synthetic Stucco (EIFS) Home

More energy efficient than many other types of claddings. Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) add to the “R-value” of a home or building. (R-value is a measurement of the resistance to heat flow; the higher the R-value, the better the material’s insulating...

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We provide stucco home inspection services in the greater Charlotte NC Lake Norman region

We provide stucco home inspection services in the greater Charlotte NC Lake Norman region

We have inspected thousands of stucco homes in the greater Lake Norman Charlotte area as well as throughout the Southeast and have found numerous problems due to improper installation practices. Most problems are easily corrected but some are severe and can be very...

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Charlotte Stucco Inspections and Surrounding Areas

Charlotte Stucco Inspections and Surrounding Areas

We have inspected thousands of stucco homes in the greater Lake Norman Charlotte area as well as throughout the Southeast and have found numerous problems due to improper installation practices. Most problems are easily corrected but some are severe and can be very...

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How to Minimize Stucco Cracking

How to Minimize Stucco Cracking

Stucco will crack when the imposed tensile stresses exceed the tensile strength of the stucco and lath combination. Tensile stresses are caused primarily by shrinkage of the stucco during the curing process. Shrinkage of stucco has been studied over the years and is...

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The Stigma Associated with Carolina Stucco Homes

The Stigma Associated with Carolina Stucco Homes

Carolina stucco real estate professionals, you’re undoubtedly aware of the stigma associated with stucco or "Dryvit" homes, and the real estate transactions that have been ruined by the problems related to stucco. You get a listing on one of these homes, a moisture...

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Charlotte Stucco Home Realtors, Buyers, and Sellers Beware

Charlotte Stucco Home Realtors, Buyers, and Sellers Beware

About Charlotte restoration, engineering, and stucco repair company’s that do inspections. Some stucco restoration company’s also do their own stucco inspections. Their primary source of income is from the restoration work and their stucco inspection services is used to find new work. There is nothing wrong with stucco restoration work, however when a company is looking for work, the inspections they provide some times reflect a greater need for their restoration services than what is really there. I have seen small problems magnified to big problems, improper use of inspection equipment to misrepresent a problem or just plain inexperience.

We provide a independent 3rd party inspection service without pushing for repairs. We report the facts as found and have no reason to magnify a problem. If problems are found we will gladly consult with the remediation company you choose, regarding findings in our reports.

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Windows Leak

About 70% of all leaks in the cladding are caused by windows.  These types of leaks happen on all homes, regardless of the type of cladding.  Most of the leaks occur within the construction of the window itself.  However, many people mistakenly assume that most leaks...

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Synthetic stucco revisited

By Allen Norwood Posted: Thursday, Feb. 05, 2015 Excerpt: 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...

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