You’ve completed your stucco renovation, and hope the contractor did a good job. But did he leave you with any guidelines for maintaining your new wall system? Chances are slim that the contractor took a long-term interest in the condition of your home, but you should and we’ll show you how. Whenever possible, contact the [...]
All posts tagged caulking
Maintenance Guide For EIFS (Stucco)
Posted by Admin on February 16, 2012
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2012/02/maintenance-guide-for-eifs-stucco/
Caulking Integrity with Stucco
One of the primary reasons that EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finish Systems) has been targeted by insurance companies and cities is because of “failures” it has experienced around window and door openings. The problem lies primarily with improperly installed caulking failing (i.e. the wrong type being used), an integral part of all projects that no one [...]
Posted by Admin on January 26, 2011
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2011/01/caulking-integrity-with-stucco/
Window Lacking Flashing and Caulking
Whoever installed the stucco around this window deserves to be sued. There are 3 things I immediately see wrong with this: There is no flashing over the window, this means that any water in behind the system (which likely isn’t drainage either) will become trapped in and around the window frame, causing mold and rot. [...]
Posted by Admin on November 25, 2008
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2008/11/window-lacking-flashing-and-caulking/
Protected: Proper Installation of Hose Bib and Fixtures Into EIFS
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Posted by Admin on November 22, 2008
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2008/11/proper-installation-of-hose-bib-and-fixtures-into-eifs/
What is Stucco?
"Stucco" is typically what people in the Toronto area use when they're looking for EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finish Systems, or "synthetic stucco"). We use the two terms interchangeably.
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