Presented By Richard Cook

Tennessee Building and Moisture Analysts, Inc Hardcoat or Synthetic? 2

Tennessee Building and Moisture Analysts, Inc Knowing Stucco Can you identify real and synthetic stucco? Yes No Who has encouraged the phobia of stucco in today’s market?  Buyers  Realtors  Media  Building Industry 3

Tennessee Building and Moisture Analysts, Inc Knowing Stucco What is another name for synthetic stucco?  Dryvit  EIFS  Artificial stucco  All of the above What caused the failure of stucco in the 1990s and early 2000s?  Poor system  Bad product  Inexperienced installers 4

Tennessee Building and Moisture Analysts, Inc Knowing Stucco What causes the majority of damage in a synthetic stucco house?  Missing or failed caulking  Improper flashing  Inferior windows  All of the above Would you agree with the statement: “Removing synthetic stucco siding and replacing it with real stucco is the way to go” Yes No 5

Tennessee Building and Moisture Analysts, Inc Knowing Stucco Does synthetic stucco leak? Yes No Synthetic stucco is over 40% more energy efficient than real stucco. True False 6

Tennessee Building and Moisture Analysts, Inc Knowing Stucco All weaknesses of the synthetic stucco system have been overcome. True False Having a trouble-free stucco house is easily attainable. True False 7

Tennessee Building and Moisture Analysts, Inc History of EIFS What is EIFS? Brief History of the Industry How and why it works Objectives of EDI 8

Tennessee Building and Moisture Analysts, Inc What is EIFS E = Exterior Specifically intended for outside use I = Insulation Thermal performance and isolation F= Finish Creates the final appearance of the wall S = System Combination of proprietary materials 9

Tennessee Building and Moisture Analysts, Inc Brief History of the Industry Developed in Europe in 1947 Brought to the USA by Dryvit in 1969 Dryvit dominated the US market between Moved from commercial to residential in total market was commercial 10

Tennessee Building and Moisture Analysts, Inc How and Why It Works 11

Tennessee Building and Moisture Analysts, Inc Objectives of EDI Set the standards for the stucco industry Train and certify inspectors Provide quality control of inspectors Contribute to the viability of the industry and the protection of the consumer Competent evaluation of problems 12

Tennessee Building and Moisture Analysts, Inc What Went Wrong? No flashing or proper details Absence or poor application of sealants Non-performing windows Code-required vapor barriers in humid environments Non-maintenance system Class action lawsuit Media hysteria and misrepresentation 13

Tennessee Building and Moisture Analysts, Inc Overcoming a Mountain Can stucco problems be fixed? Detailed inspection and report vital Stucco applicators are not remediation qualified 75% of stucco repairs are revisited within 3 years 14

Tennessee Building and Moisture Analysts, Inc Heading into the Future Present day stucco construction Drainable system vs barrier system Lessons learned from the past 15

Tennessee Building and Moisture Analysts, Inc Marketing Stucco Homes Selling: How should Realtors approach stucco? Get your own inspection completed early Complete repairs before house is listed Request followup inspection 16

Tennessee Building and Moisture Analysts, Inc Marketing Stucco Homes Buying: How should realtors approach stucco? Choose your own stucco inspector If repairs are required, insist on choosing a remedial contractor Beware of wood windows Ensure all elevated moisture readings are addressed Remember moisture intrusion is the enemy 17

Tennessee Building and Moisture Analysts, Inc Conclusion Replace stucco phobia with product knowledge Visual inspection of stucco coupled with an understanding of stucco is extremely beneficial Always secure a stucco inspection and use a qualified stucco inspector 18