It's not what you see on the outside!
Due to the increased media attention in relation to the leaky building syndrome, homeowners are becoming more interested in learning about the problems relating to moisture and stucco homes.
Solving the Stucco Problem
There is good news about stucco. The majority of the moisture problems related to plastered homes could be solved by making relatively inexpensive inspections and modifications to your home. The key to getting these modifications made is a thorough and accurate moisture test of your home, which will give you the information you need to make the appropriate stucco modifications. Annual stucco inspections and maintenance can make your EIFS, Stucco or Monolithic Cladding an excellent exterior system, which will last for decades. However, moisture behind your stucco cladding can begin to damage your structural framing timber in as little as six months, so time is critical!
Stucco homeowners that take preventative steps now will most likely avoid the damage and depreciation that is very likely to occur if appropriate precautions are not taken. It has been estimated that 90% of the stucco homes are at risk of moisture damage. A stucco home left untested and untreated is very likely to have moisture damage which can cost thousands of dollars to fix, and could substantially devalue the property. These problems can be avoided by simply finding out what needs to be done to your home to protect it.
Citywide Building Consultants (Auck) Ltd can undertake a complete review of your cladding and gauge its performance with the use of the latest electronic testing equipment.
We also provide a moisture management program which provides you with a full report on your property which is updated on an annual basis. Moisture readings are obtained from critical areas and monitored to enable any failure to be identified and fixed prior to expensive remedial work being required.
This report gives you and prospective purchasers full confidence in your homes cladding.
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