Can anyone comment on the stucco on the side of this house. It’s 2 story, 1st is concrete block, 2nd story wood frame. This side is the only area that looks like this. Also, it looks worse in the picture than it did in person.
How would you comment on this on a report?
The stucco is very thin! And or the lath is improperly attached. If there was a string ran from control joint to control joint you would find the stucco is very thin between them.
Looks like there are control joints missing on the front off the corners of the windows.
No, no IR. This house was built in 2005. Like I said, it’s not as noticeable in person as in photos. I’ll comment on the report, but not make an issue. Thanks.
I did feel the surfaces and didn’t feel any changes in texture, or any resiliancy. It felt solid. Like I said, It looks worse in the pictures than it did in person - another great reason to take lots of pictures! Unfortunately, bad stucco is morte common here than any other siding - I think I’ll make that an option in my report software - “SIDING - BAD STUCCO” !
This is a seller’s inspection, and I doubt they will do anything about the stucco - but I’ve given them a heads-up about what a buyer’s inspection may bring up. I’m sure the seller can’t afford to do anything as they are trying to avoid a short sale on the house already.
Thanks Barry - I appreciate the input.