Failing stucco
Posted 03-28-2020 at 05:10 AM by Michael Koester
Failing stucco is a large problem in the state of Florida. As you can see in this picture, the exterior wall is cracking open / buckling outwards. This is a common issue on wood-framed buildings. Openings in the stucco and poor construction techniques lead to water entering behind the stucco covering. The water gets trapped with no way to escape. As a result, the water continues to rot out the building materials in the walls. Concealed moisture damages and mold are very commonly found in this situation. Unfortunately the only way to fix this issue is to tear off the stucco, repair and remediate any moisture damaged areas and rebuild the exterior stucco system. When purchasing or choosing a home it is recommended to take extreme care to review the exterior.
Michael Koester | Directinspections.com | 941-251-1000
Michael Koester | Directinspections.com | 941-251-1000
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