What are the problems associated with stucco?
Synthetic stucco, while not a bad product, has been consistently installed incorrectly and subsequently has allowed water to be trapped underneath the surface of the stucco. Synthetic stucco is a “barrier system,” which means it is supposed to be impenetrable. The problem is, due to incorrect installation, the stucco is penetrable and water gets trapped inside with no way of escaping. The water builds up and over time leads to wood rot, mold and other moisture problems. Hardcoat stucco, on the other hand, has a natural tendency to retain water since it is real concrete, which is porous and prone to hairline cracks.
Synthetic stucco, while not a bad product, has been consistently installed incorrectly and subsequently has allowed water to be trapped underneath the surface of the stucco. Synthetic stucco is a “barrier system,” which means it is supposed to be inpenetrable. The problem is, due to incorrect installation, the stucco is penetrable and water gets trapped inside with no way of escaping. The water builds up and over time leads to wood rot, mold and other moisture problems. Hardcoat stucco, on the other hand, has a natural tendency to retain water since it is real concrete, which is porous and prone to hairline cracks.
