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There is a house we are considering purchasing-- we love a lot about it but are nervous about the EIFS (faux stucco) exterior. I know in states like NC & FL there have been major issues with this finish-- of course the agent tells me that she has sold many EIFS homes and has NEVER heard of anyone on LI having a problem. Of course I am very skeptical!! Can you please share your experiences with EIFS? Would you ever consider purchasing a home with that finish?
Also, anyone have any idea on the price to remove it and apply siding or brick veneer? Is it even possible to remove it?? We are looking at a large colonial and aren't fans of the appearance of faux stucco in the first place and would prefer another material anyway-- I'd just like to get a general idea of how expensive doing that would be.
the problem they had down south with stucco finishes on houses was that moister got in between the sheathing of houses and stucco causing it to rot from lack of air circulation . I am sure you can do a internet search to find out more and post here for us to see . look for mold and mildew on the outside of the house.
The outside of the house looks perfectly fine-- but the EIFS is only 3 years old. I've done a lot of Internet research & can't find any information as to whether or not Long Island EIFS houses have had similar moisture nightmares as those down south. I'm hoping to hear positive or negative experiences that fellow Long Islanders have had with EIFS, especially from people who have houses that have had EIFS that is a number of years old.
The EIFS which was problematic was used in the 90's and early 2000's.
And it was used all over the United States. The company most frequently sued was Dryvit. You can google all the lawsuits.
After working with a home inspection company in Rhode Island I've seen the damage it has done. Even with today's improved standards, if it is not installed correctly there can be problems with moisture.
Some insurance companies still will not insure homes with EIFS. Mine does not.
If you truly love, love, love this house the first thing I would so is get a separate EIFS inspection. It'll cost more, but well worth it in the long run.
I saw a house I really really loved. It was perfect. Layout, location, lot, price.. everything was perfect.......except it was built in 1995 with Dryvit.
I passed.
Yes, it is possible to remove it. You can get a quote, however; if there are unseen problems, you can throw the quote in the garbage. Typical water entry points are around windows and doors.
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Really great post +1 . Definetly want to find out what tests can be conducted and also find out what warranty the installer provides. If the job is only 3 years old maybe there is a warranty.
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