What your home can expect from you Avoid planting ground cover or ivy, which could creep up the foundation wall, and as a result, affect the strength of the mortar and stone. What is covered by the warranty Within the first year of home ownership, we will repair loose bricks and stones or cracks larger than ¹⁄₈ inch by touch up or patching. Examples of exclusions We will not be responsible for color variation between old and new bricks, stone or mortar. The Homeowner is responsible for the appearance of cracks resulting from vegetation, efflorescence (a white film which forms on brick and stone in cold weather and disappears as warm weather returns) or other Homeowner maintenance items.
STUCCO
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What you can expect from your home Your home’s exterior stucco wall surfaces are constructed to prevent water from leaking through. Some cracks in the stucco are not unusual. What your home can expect from you It's important to check the exterior stucco of your home annually for any cracks or damage to the joints. Painting at regular intervals will maintain color and water permeability.
✔ Inspect the surface of stucco annually to look for dirt, mildew or cracks. ✔ Treat stucco cracks similar to windshield chips. Small problems can grow exponentially if not addressed.
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It is very important to clean your stucco. Use a garden hose on the lowest setting to saturate the stucco from bottom to top. Next, use a more focused setting to clean the stucco from top to bottom. If dirt persists, try scrubbing with a damp nylon brush. Do not apply too much pressure. Algae, mildew, efflorescence, and rust can be cleaned using specific cleaners for stucco. You can repair small cracks by using a stucco patch kit found at your local hardware stores. Do not caulk weepholes. What is covered by the warranty Within the first year of home ownership, we will repair cracks that exceed ¹⁄₈ inch in width. We will also properly caulk joints and cracks in exterior wall surfaces. Examples of exclusions We will only make these repairs or corrections to your exterior wall stucco one time during the first year of home ownership.
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