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Stuck on Stucco -- Considerations When Buying a Stucco Home
 
Of the 74 homes currently for sale in the Washington Corridor/Rice Military area in Houston almost 70% of those homes are stucco.  There are special considerations when buying a home constructed with stucco in a humid climate.

·         Is the home synthetic stucco (referred to as EIFS but pronounced EFIS)?  Synthetic stucco proved problematic and has fallen out of favor, but you should get confirmation from the inspector that the stucco is concrete and not synthetic. If you are relocated through your work, be aware that some companies won’t extend relocation benefits to homes built with EIFS. 
 
·         Should you get a stucco inspection?  I believe a stucco inspection is always in order.  There are several types of stucco inspections: visual, air quality and invasive. 
 
o   A visual inspection will only tell you if there are cracks, visible mold/mildew or efflorescence – not what is behind the stucco.
 
o   Air quality testing can tell you if there are elevated levels of mold or moisture in the structure but again not exactly what is behind the stucco.
 
o   An invasive stucco inspection is the most complete, and requires the sellers to sign a release ... more

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