About Us Building Construction▼ Stucco F.A.Q. Leaky Rotten Stucco▼ Partner Links Contact Us Contractors Stucco Frequently Asked Questions 1) Question: “I’m buying a home and my inspector says I need a stucco expert. Do I?” 2) Question: “I’m buying a home and my inspector says the house needs weep screeds. Does it?” 3) Question: “What is a weep screed?” 4) Question: “I’m buying a home and my inspector says the house needs kick-out flashings. Does it?” 5) Question: “What is a kick-out flashing?” 6) Question: “What is E.I.F.S (synthetic stucco) and why is it so bad?” 7) Question: “I hear that today’s stucco homes are built correctly and that the problems exist only on older homes. Is this true?” 8) Question: “I’ve got this guy who says he’ll do it a lot cheaper. Why does it cost so much to fix my house?” 9) Question: “Does stucco leak?” 10) Question: “Do doors and windows leak?” 11) Question: “Does Elastomeric paint prevent leaks?” 12) Question: “What would be signs of water intrusion damage being covered up?” 13) Question: “Can you just do patch work to fix leaks?” 14) Question: “Can serious structural damage occur from water leaks?” 15) Question: “Does replacing windows help stop leaks?” 16) Question: “If my house leaks now how come I don’t see water inside?” 17) Question: “My house was built to code, isn’t that enough ?” 18) Question: “Will an infrared scan indicated leaks?” 19) Question: “How can testing be done to determine if there is damage?” About Us Building ConstructionStucco F.A.Q.Leaky Rotten StuccoPartner LinksContact UsContractors Mark Gault Homes - (512) 328-2233 - mghomes@mgault.com