SOURED STUCCO? What an Inspection Can Do for You
People spend years dreaming of their perfect home, and each person has their ideal look. Among these varying styles, stucco — a plaster coating — has become a popular choice. However, research indicates that about 90 percent of stucco applied 15–25 years ago in the northeastern United States was done incorrectly, posing financial and hazardous threats to the families that occupy those homes.
severity and depth of the damage to your stucco, and it provides an idea of the salvageability of your home’s surface.
The Findings There are three levels of damage stucco can be classified as. If a stucco test comes back with a high reading, moisture levels make up at least 29 percent of your stucco. The surface of the building may have to be completely removed. But in some cases, homeowners can maintain the life of their stucco by catching the problem early and repairing the moisture damages. Average and low readings are more ideal, but they can still come with concerns. An average reading means the stucco is still in good condition, but there is moisture present. This reading is a blessing in disguise, because while you don’t want moisture penetrating the lining of your home, you can act early and fast. If the test comes back with a low reading, your stucco is in prime condition and no action is necessary at that time. Don’t get stuck with bad stucco. See how our experts at Liberty Inspection Group can determine what your next steps should be by calling 610.717.3082. Learn more about this process on our blog at Libertyinspectiongroup.com/blog .
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Level 1 During this phase, our experts use their observational skills to identify obvious problems. Inspectors look for mold, mildew, cracks, damage, moisture, and poor installation through observations along the surface, around doorways and windows, and near spouts. This is accompanied by the use of a high-quality, thermal-imaging camera to identify internal problems. Level 2 Experts identify problematic locations at a Level 1 inspection, and then they take samples from these areas during Level 2. This involves removing 1-inch samples of the stucco to test its moisture levels. This can tell an inspector about the
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6 egg yolks
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2 teaspoons dark rum 24 packaged ladyfingers
3 tablespoons sugar
1 pound mascarpone cheese 1 1/2 cups strong espresso, cooled
1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate shavings, for garnish
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DIRECTIONS
1. In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk to beat together egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. 2. Add mascarpone cheese and beat until smooth. 3. Fold in 1 tablespoon of espresso. 4. In a small, shallow dish, combine remaining espresso with rum. Dip each ladyfinger into mixture for 5 seconds. Place soaked ladyfingers at the bottom of a walled baking dish. 5. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture on top of the first layer of ladyfingers. Top with another layer of ladyfingers and another layer of mascarpone. 6. Cover and refrigerate 2–8 hours. 7. Remove from fridge, sprinkle with chocolate shavings, and serve.
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