Imagine you’re driving through southeastern Pennsylvania, taking in the beautiful properties and pristine homes, when you’re suddenly struck with what we call stucco envy. After all, your own home is a depressing display of siding that’s seen better days. You start asking yourself, “How do …
While beautiful and protective, stucco does require maintenance. Regular inspections and cleaning are both necessary to keep your stucco looking and performing its best. It’s not uncommon to find stains on your stucco. But before you start scrubbing, there are some things you should know about …
What is Stone Veneer? Stone veneer is a decorative, protective building material manufactured to replicate the look of natural stone. There are two types of stone veneer, natural stone veneer and manufactured stone veneer. Natural stone veneer is made from real stone that is either collected …
With all of the controversy surrounding EIFS being used in home-building, you may be asking yourself, “Should I buy a house with EIFS?” What is the Problem with EIFS? EIFS stands for “exterior insulation and finish system” and is often referred to as fake or synthetic stucco. EIFS …
EIFS problems are more common that you may think. Homeowners across the US have experienced EIFS problems that resulted in damage to their home. In order to understand the problems with EIFS, you first need to understand the product itself. What is EIFS? EIFS stands for “exterior insulation and finish system” …
A flawless, clean home exterior can give a great first impression to guests and neighbors – or even just passersby! Unfortunately, over time harsh outdoor elements can make stucco subject to cracks, stains and leaks, which can leave ugly marks on your home. But don’t …