Common problems with dryvit stucco the most common problems with dryvit stucco are caulking and sealing issues that go unnoticed over time.
Removing dryvit siding.
This can usually be accomplished with a garden hose and an ordinary nozzle.
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No acidic cleaners are recommended.
Never use acidic cleaners or solvents such as mineral spirits on a dryvit wall as harsh cleaners could void your builder s warranty.
Poorly installed synthetic stucco on homes constructed in the 1980s and 90s has created homeowner nightmares and substantial litigation.
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They followed the advice at a cost of 52 000 per unit.
Scrub gently using an extension pole to reach second story areas.
Has anyone considered to remove the eifs remove the exterior sheathing remove the batts insulation leaving the gypsum board finish intact.
Removing dirt airborne pollution mildew and algae testing has been verified that dryvit finishes can be adequately cleaned with the use of general cleaning compounds followed by a mild pressurized water clean and rinse.
Removal of dryvit stucco and remediation of moisture intrusion requires the type of expertise that michael angelo exteriors has gained from over 25 years of experience.
Then spray polyurethane insulation into the stud cavity space at r 7 inch that s better than r 13 with batts in the 2 4 stud space nail back new sheathing and do any other exterior finish.
There is no way to tell the condition of the underlayment without removing the dryvit many homeowners are living with severe rot and damage without being aware of it.
Then use a spray nozzle and a garden hose to thoroughly rinse the detergent away.
The majority of dryvit jobs were installed wrong forcing the dryvit to soak up the water and retain it against the wooden underlayment allowing it to rot and get moldy.
The recommendation was to remove all of the eifs and replace it with cement board siding.