well, storm water is getting in my house

Jul 22, 2014
7:20:27am

curmudgeon

i know it's a long shot. This issue may end up being $50K, which I probably can't even get financing for. This may end up being lawsuit against the original builder..

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Yikes, slight stucco leak appears to be a major problem

curmudgeon

7/22/14 6:58am

Yes. Stucco is not a water proof system, just like brick and concrete,

WDaddy

7/22/14 7:09am

And no, insurance will not cover it unless it's storm related.

WDaddy

7/22/14 7:15am

well, storm water is getting in my house

curmudgeon

7/22/14 7:20am

It has to be a storm-caused opening. The real reason for water intrusion is the

WDaddy

7/22/14 7:27am

^ This. Unless you plan on making claim against your flood policy.

vandalcoug

7/22/14 10:13am

If you're along the Wasatch Front, I recommend this guy

QuickCoug

7/22/14 7:10am

found oscar on KSL

curmudgeon

7/22/14 7:18am

All stucco houses are painted here in Az... Not sure

kotacoug

7/22/14 7:20am

Painted or colored? You can color the mortar.

WDaddy

7/22/14 7:30am

Painted

kotacoug

7/22/14 8:04am

They do make paints/sealants that will keep moisture out and still let the

WDaddy

7/22/14 8:51am

But generally, exterior paint will act as a sealant. You don't need a perfect

Real Men Wear Blue

7/22/14 12:00pm

Yes, it sounds plausible. The easiest way to get stucco deterioration is

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