Special offer

EFIS stucco. Maintain it. Home inspection in Carlsbad New Mexico.

By
Home Inspector with Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections 10072923

EFIS stucco. Maintain it. Home inspection in Carlsbad New Mexico.

When the builders build a home and install a

Exterior Foam Installed Stucco.

They are installing a product or application of a product that has a history of failing.

The cracks that form in the exterior applied stucco needs to be repaired as soon as they are found. Water penetration is the leading cause of hidden damage to a home.

This damage can end up costing the home owner hundreds if not thousands of dollars in repairs.

Maintaining the homes exterior applied stucco is very important.

Take a look here at the condition of the stucco on this home. No repairs had been made to date when the home inspection had been completed.

Stucco damage.

Not taking care of the damage will cost the owner more if not taken care of when it is found. Inspect the home on a regular basis.

Stucco damaged and cracked.

This simple small crack can lead to major issues if not repaired.

Even worse is the application of synthetic ston veneer. This must be maintained with vigilance. Never let cracks go without getting the proper maintenance they require.

Stone veneer cracks.

This crack in the corner of the stone veneer needs to be repaired.

If this is not repaired as with the stucco, it can cause a lot of damage in a short period of time.

Remember to take the walk around your home and inspect the home on a regular basis. Write down any issues and then have the issues repaired. You pay too much money for a home to let the home get damaged when it was avoidable in the first place.

 

 

Posted by

 

Clint  McKie

Owner of Desert Sun Home Inspections Carlsbad, New Mexico. Eddy County's only certified home inspection service WITH OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Serving all of South East New Mexico. We inspect the homes entire structure from the roof to the foundation, and everything in between. Most reports within 4-24 hours from time of inspection completion. We issue a PDF report with pictures Starting at $250.00 for each home inspection. Why settle for less when you can have the best?

Also included is a Appliance recallcheck and a 90 day warranty with all full home inspections.

When it comes to Quality home inspections. Simply put, we are the best.

1-575-706-5586   www.carlsbad-home-inspector.com Call me for the latest specials.

 Zillow  Google   https://www.facebook.com/desertsuninspections   manta   Trulia   Yahoo HomeAdvisor Pro Free 90 day warrantyRecallchek

Carlsbad Chamber logo.          NPI LOGO

 

Comments (8)

Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

The history of these products proves you right Clint, it has been a major cause of water damage to homes across the country.

Nov 13, 2013 09:32 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good morning, Clint. While EFIS does lend itself to interesting architectural designs, maintenance is of the utmost importance.

Nov 13, 2013 09:37 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Clint: A little periodic preventive maintenance goes a long way, especially where water issues could arise.

Nov 13, 2013 09:51 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Wow, I have never seen faux stone abutting synthetic stucco!  That is disaster squared.  Look at any stone veneer diagram of proper installation and none will look like how those two materials abut in this photo.

Nov 14, 2013 06:37 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Tom,

Water damage with this type of application is the worst enemy for the home. Maintenance is key.

Have a great day in Placerville.

Best, Clint McKie

Nov 14, 2013 08:55 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Michael,

Even though you can really get creative with this style of application, It is also very important to maintain the exterior. Due diligence is key to the survival pf the home for years to come.

Have a great day in California .

Best, Clint McKie

Nov 14, 2013 08:57 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Anita,

Look at the home on a regular basis. The home needs to be inspected about three times a year. Cracks can develop in no time at all.

Have a great day in Warner Robins.

 

Best, Clint McKie

Nov 14, 2013 08:59 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Jay,

Exactly right. The Faux stone was to be installed without the stucco behind it when they installed the stone. But this is the way they did it. I did write it up as a incorrect application of the stone. They are asking for trouble.

Have a good Friday in Bristow.

Best, Clint McKie

Nov 14, 2013 09:01 PM