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EIFS (synthetic stucco) questions - is this panelization concerning? UPDATE in OP
Posted on 6/21/22 at 9:01 pm
Posted on 6/21/22 at 9:01 pm
Hoping someone on here with more experience than I possess can help. Mrs. TLC and I are moving back to BR and in the process of negotiating on a house.
On part of the house that is covered in EIFS/synthetic stucco, you can see a distinct grid pattern presumably from the panels underneath the EIFS.
Is this panelization normal in EIFS that is 30ish years old? Does it indicate any underlying issues or poor installation techniques?
We are already aware of some water intrusion and damage on some parts of the facade that will need to be repaired but we don't want to spend money on a short term fix if the long term answer is a total tear down.
UPDATE: Well I got a 2nd opinion and both stucco guys agree that the panelization is NOT a water issue but instead due to installation techniques used at the time.
So it's really a cosmetic issue. One recommended a skim coat to help even it out but said it'll always be there until a tear down.
On part of the house that is covered in EIFS/synthetic stucco, you can see a distinct grid pattern presumably from the panels underneath the EIFS.
Is this panelization normal in EIFS that is 30ish years old? Does it indicate any underlying issues or poor installation techniques?
We are already aware of some water intrusion and damage on some parts of the facade that will need to be repaired but we don't want to spend money on a short term fix if the long term answer is a total tear down.
UPDATE: Well I got a 2nd opinion and both stucco guys agree that the panelization is NOT a water issue but instead due to installation techniques used at the time.
So it's really a cosmetic issue. One recommended a skim coat to help even it out but said it'll always be there until a tear down.
This post was edited on 6/22/22 at 8:21 pm
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Posted on 6/21/22 at 10:24 pm to The Last Coco
The panels are made of styrofoam and are glued to the underlying sheathing. The panels are also secured along the seams by nails and 1.5” plastic washers. The nails effectively secure the seams, but the middle of the panels can become unglued if moisture gets between the panel and the sheathing. That’s why the middle of the panels are bulging outward. I don’t think the panels can be re-glued, but I could be wrong.
The existing panels can removed and replaced, and a new outer coating would have to be applied, unless you switch to siding.
The existing panels can removed and replaced, and a new outer coating would have to be applied, unless you switch to siding.
This post was edited on 6/21/22 at 10:31 pm
Posted on 6/21/22 at 11:13 pm to The Last Coco
They should have built a roof overhang on the rake of the roof. The source of the moisture is probably that gable vent.
There are inspection company's that specialize in EIFS if you care to proceed. When was the house built?
There are inspection company's that specialize in EIFS if you care to proceed. When was the house built?
Posted on 6/22/22 at 7:43 am to The Last Coco
One of my main rules when buying a house is it cannot have stucco. Have seen so many houses need 50k plus in repairs with stucco.
Posted on 6/22/22 at 8:00 pm to The Last Coco
UPDATE: well I got a 2nd opinion and both stucco guys agree that the panelization is NOT a water issue but instead due to installation techniques used at the time.
So it's really a cosmetic issue. One recommended a skim coat to help even it out but said it'll always be there until a tear down.
So it's really a cosmetic issue. One recommended a skim coat to help even it out but said it'll always be there until a tear down.
This post was edited on 6/22/22 at 8:22 pm
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