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EIFS, also called synthetic stucco, is under fire for promoting moisture retention that can lead to structural problems. Find out why this happens and what you can do if your home is affected. ... The product is also called synthetic stucco, and refers to a multi-layered exterior finish that's been ... Signs of EIFS Problems...
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homebuying.about.com/cs/syntheticstucco/a/eifs_facts.ht...
homebuying.about.com/cs/syntheticstucco/a/eifs_facts.htm
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The heart-breaking thing about the EIFS diabolical is that Synthetic Stucco has taken a bum rap for problems having absolutely nothing to do with Synthetic Stucco, and everything to do with many other issues, which are still being ignored by builders and code enforcement officials.
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www.chrisdhilton.com/newsletters/synthetic_stucco.htm
www.chrisdhilton.com/newsletters/synthetic_stucco.htm
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elcome to the web page assembled by attorneys dedicated to representing and assisting homeowners who own homes clad with EIFS or synthetic stucco, as it is commonly referred to. Since widespread water intrusion problems were discovered in EIFS clad homes in the Southeast in late 1995, the attorneys in the EIFS...
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www.stuccolaw.com/
www.stuccolaw.com/
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sythetic stucco and eifs ... "I've read some news reports about leakage problems with synthetic stucco siding. My house is eight years old and we've never had any problems--at least, none that I know of. Should I be concerned?"
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www.oldhouseweb.com/how-to-advice/synthetic-stucco-leak...
www.oldhouseweb.com/how-to-advice/synthetic-stucco-leakage.shtml
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This means that homeowners will be looking for other parties to hold liable if they experience problems with synthetic stucco. Second, many EIFS houses are changing hands from initial owners to subsequent buyers.
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www.realtor.org/archives/lawjan04
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As a result of problems discovered with synthetic stucco cladded homes, inspection and testing protocols were created. The Exterior Design Institute, located in Virginia, was formed to educate and train independent, third party, eifs inspectors.
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www.homeinspections-usa.com/article/52
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; Problems With Synthetic Stucco ... Although problems with Synthetic Stucco have been found primarily in areas of the south, east and midwest where moisture and humidity problems are most severe, care is also warranted in other parts of the country.
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www.annarborhomeinspection.com/articles/synthetic_stucc...
www.annarborhomeinspection.com/articles/synthetic_stucco.html
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Conclusion Recent data suggests that problems with synthetic stucco are not isolated to any particular region and reportings are becoming more frequent.
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www.propex.com/C_f_env_EIFS_pbm.htm
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EIFS has new water management systems. Synthetic stucco problems from poor water membranes or flashings cause rot. EIFS new system has fewer problems. read more...
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www.askthebuilder.com/Stucco-EIFS.shtml
www.askthebuilder.com/Stucco-EIFS.shtml
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