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What Is a Weather-Resistant Barrier and Why Does It Matter for Stucco?
What Is a Weather-Resistant Barrier and Why Does It Matter for Stucco A weather-resistant barrier is a layer of material installed behind your stucco that stops water from reaching the wood and framing of your home. It sits between the stucco and the sheathing, and it is the single most important defense your house has...
[ Read More ]What Causes Stucco to Fail?
Stucco fails when water gets in and cannot get out. That is the short answer, and it sits behind almost every stucco problem our construction defect attorneys see. The cracks, the stains, the soft spots, the rotted framing — all of it usually traces back to moisture that should never have reached the wall in...
[ Read More ]How Do I Know If My Stucco Was Installed Correctly?
How Do I Know If My Stucco Was Installed Correctly? Most homeowners have no way to tell — not from the outside, and not right after installation. Stucco looks finished the moment the last coat goes on. What's underneath it, and whether any of it was done right, is invisible until something goes wrong. Here's...
[ Read More ]Is Cracked Stucco a Construction Defect?
Is Cracked Stucco a Construction Defect? Yes, cracked stucco can be a construction defect — but whether it rises to a legally actionable defect depends on the type of crack, what caused it, and how the stucco system was installed. You noticed the cracks. Maybe a few small ones near a window, or a longer...
[ Read More ]What Causes Water to Get Behind Stucco Walls?
Water gets behind stucco walls when the installation was done incorrectly. Stucco is not a waterproof material on its own. It is a cladding system that relies on multiple layers working together to manage moisture, and when any one of those layers is missing, improperly installed, or defective, water finds its way into the wall...
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