16.7 Stucco/Cementitious Finish Appears Wet
16.3 Texture Mismatch Texture is applied by hand, which varies with the technique of the installer. Where tall walls exist, it is necessary to install in several passes. Breaks between application phases occur in all homes and sometimes are more visible due to the method of application. Inherent inconsistency is to be expected as with all hand-applied troweled finishes. The Builder will repair deviations, bumps, or voids measuring over ¼ inch per 4 feet, which are not part of the intended texture, for a period of one year. During repair, the Builder will try to match the original texture as closely as possible, but a perfect match is not covered by the Limited Warranty. 16.4 Stucco Color Mismatch Stucco/cementitious finish is a colored cement product and is affected by the underlying surface, application technique, temperature, humidity, and curing. The Builder will try to match stucco/ cementitious finish color as closely as possible, but a perfect match is not covered by the Limited Warranty. 16.5 Surface Staining The surface of exterior walls may become stained from rainwater or water splashing up from the ground. Since the surface is a porous material, this condition cannot be eliminated and is not covered by the Limited Warranty. 16.6 Chalky Deposits (Efflorescence) Efflorescence is the white powder that can appear on the surface of stucco. It is caused when water seeps seeps through the wall, dissolving salts inside of the structure. The water then evaporates, leaving the salt on the surface. This is a normal condition; therefore, the Builder is not responsible for efflorescence. The Homeowner may remove efflorescence by cleaning with a trisodium phosphate (TSP) solution and water. TSP is available at most hardware or paint stores.
The surface is a porous cement product and designed to become saturated with moisture. It will, therefore, appear wet long after rain has stopped. This is a normal condition and is not covered by the Limited Warranty.
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To maintain the masonry veneer of your home, remove any plants or
16.8 Cracks in Masonry or Veneer Cracks in masonry or veneer greater than ¼ inch in width will be repaired by tuck-pointing, patching, or painting. Unless these cracks are controlled with expansion joints, the Builder will repair this condition for a period of one year. Color variations in mortar or brick products are normal, and a perfect match is not covered by the Limited Warranty. Cracks less than ¼ inch in width within mortar joints and in brick products are also a normal condition and are not covered by the Limited Warranty. 16.9 Course of Masonry or Veneer Not Straight Courses of masonry or veneer brick should not vary more than ¼ inch per 8 feet. In cases where variation is more than ¼ inch per 8 feet, the Builder, for a period of one year, will replace necessary portions of masonry or veneer brick. vines growing on brick walls with a commercial weed killer. Be sure to read the weed killer’s instructions first. Plants or vines hold moisture and may cause damage to your home’s exterior. Check the caulking between the brick and the windows and doors once a year. Remove and re-caulk as needed. Make sure nothing obstructs the weep holes, which keep moisture from being trapped between the drainage plan and the brick. Check once a year. Check mortar joints every three years for deterioration. Check the transition from brick to stucco for cracking once a year. If there are cracks, caulk and paint them as necessary.
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