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  1. gooey brown stuff leaking out

    Started by Marc M, 07-16-2025 11:22 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 16,457
    Glenn Curtis
    08-20-2025, 08:19 PM Go to last post

  2. Common Algea or something else ?

    Started by Joe Reilly, 09-03-2023 10:56 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 36,467
    Joe Reilly
    09-03-2023, 10:56 AM Go to last post

  3. Brick breath

    Started by david shapiro, 06-15-2022 03:37 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 12,614
    PeterBrodbeck
    08-06-2023, 02:32 AM Go to last post

  4. excessive expansion joint gap?

    Started by Robert Gable, 10-22-2009 06:41 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 22,605
    truelies
    05-01-2022, 08:08 PM Go to last post

  5. JChannel separation from brick veneer

    Started by Michael Miller, 05-16-2021 05:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,503
    Dom D'Agostino
    05-17-2021, 05:20 AM Go to last post

  6. Minor Stucco Discoloration/Staining

    Started by Ben Laidlaw, 04-29-2021 09:16 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 6,606
    ROBERT YOUNG
    05-03-2021, 01:00 AM Go to last post

  7. Paint sloughing off block chimney

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 02-20-2021 12:55 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,182
    Ernie Simpson
    04-15-2021, 04:33 PM Go to last post

  8. Stucco ... "Lumpy Stucco" ... fake stone/real stone ... drainage problems

    Started by Jerry Peck, 01-20-2020 03:16 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,382
    Jerry Peck
    02-04-2021, 06:04 AM Go to last post

  9. Need advice for drainage around stucco

    Started by DeeJay McC, 11-12-2020 08:49 PM
    drainage, stucco
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,109
    DeeJay McC
    11-13-2020, 05:47 PM Go to last post

  10. Crack above Garage Door. Should I be worried?

    Started by AllenW, 09-01-2020 07:46 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 8,225
    Mark Parlee
    10-25-2020, 06:54 AM Go to last post

  11. Weep hole dimensions

    Started by Roy Guard, 08-27-2020 03:45 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,074
    Jerry Peck
    08-27-2020, 04:15 PM Go to last post

  12. bleeding below certainteed siding

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-20-2020 05:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,679
    Caren James
    08-26-2020, 10:24 PM Go to last post

  13. Crawl Space Ventilation

    Started by Joe Reilly, 05-14-2020 09:59 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 10,108
    Marc M
    08-02-2020, 09:13 PM Go to last post

  14. yellow stain wood siding

    Started by Steven Cole, 03-28-2020 12:12 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 6,366
    Steven Cole
    03-28-2020, 12:12 PM Go to last post

  15. Wood siding shingles in contact with AMVS

    Started by Peter Bennett, 02-25-2020 06:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,142
    Jerry Peck
    02-25-2020, 07:56 PM Go to last post

  16. CA Senate Bill No. 969 - The law goes into effect July 1, 2019

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 06-11-2019 09:16 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 20,437
    Elizabeth Chambers
    12-27-2019, 01:34 AM Go to last post

  17. Cool New Exterior Stucco System?

    Started by Joe Krohn, 12-22-2019 06:47 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,345
    Jerry Peck
    12-22-2019, 05:35 PM Go to last post

  18. Hardie Plank Lap Siding and Vinyl window flashing

    Started by Scott C Simpson, 09-08-2017 01:26 PM
    flashing, hardie, vinyl 29 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 23,330
    Mark Parlee
    12-15-2019, 03:43 PM Go to last post

  19. Invasive Stucco Inspections - Looking for Classes/Training Courses

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 04-11-2018 07:12 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 32,469
    Mark Parlee
    11-27-2019, 09:13 PM Go to last post

  20. Brand new construction | systemic window and door issues

    Started by Marc M, 07-19-2019 10:53 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 42,418
    Marc M
    07-27-2019, 09:35 PM Go to last post

  21. Radiant Barrier Failing - Any ideas?

    Started by John Lewiston, 07-14-2019 09:25 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 11,359
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-17-2019, 03:30 AM Go to last post

  22. Fire rated doors

    Started by Elizabeth Chambers, 04-14-2019 09:30 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 40,736
    Ronald Betschman CFDI,CML
    06-13-2019, 03:59 PM Go to last post

  23. Determining Dryvit or EIFS

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 06-07-2019 03:55 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 9,233
    ROBERT YOUNG
    06-07-2019, 03:30 PM Go to last post

  24. New Construction - Whoops!

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-21-2019 03:32 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 14,169
    Scot Laudeman
    05-23-2019, 04:45 AM Go to last post

  25. French door gap

    Started by brooke blumetti, 04-02-2019 01:06 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 17,955
    brooke blumetti
    04-17-2019, 09:36 AM Go to last post

  26. Stucco Stains Help!

    Started by brooke blumetti, 03-28-2019 03:05 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 9,487
    Elizabeth Chambers
    04-10-2019, 12:22 AM Go to last post

  27. weep screed

    Started by matthew simon, 05-05-2009 09:23 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 21,354
    Jerry Peck
    03-28-2019, 11:02 AM Go to last post

  28. Wrapping window question....

    Started by TcDuhon, 03-26-2018 04:49 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 34,701
    Allen Musk
    01-07-2019, 04:55 AM Go to last post

  29. residential exit

    Started by jim baird, 08-08-2018 05:42 AM
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 44,105
    Robert Sheppard
    01-06-2019, 03:54 AM Go to last post

  30. 1950 Adobe ranch house

    Started by Elizabeth Chambers, 05-15-2018 11:01 PM
    23 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 20,710
    Elizabeth Chambers
    06-05-2018, 11:57 PM Go to last post

  31. True Building Age?

    Started by Mark Freeberg, 03-27-2018 08:30 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,748
    Gunnar Alquist
    03-27-2018, 08:53 AM Go to last post

  32. Multiple Cracks in Stucco New Construction

    Started by Travis Anderson, 01-29-2018 09:58 AM
    multiple cracks stucco 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 17,751
    Travis Anderson
    02-12-2018, 07:41 PM Go to last post

  33. Multiple Hairline Cracks in Stucco

    Started by Pete S, 02-10-2013 01:13 PM
    17 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 52,986
    Travis Anderson
    01-29-2018, 09:41 AM Go to last post

  34. Low E windows

    Started by David Watson, 10-30-2017 04:52 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 22,914
    Gunnar Alquist
    10-30-2017, 04:42 PM Go to last post

  35. Replace damaged sheating from inside?

    Started by Joe Billman, 02-13-2009 10:25 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 61,587
    Jerry Peck
    09-30-2017, 08:57 AM Go to last post

  36. Wierd siding

    Started by Ernie Simpson, 09-16-2017 07:43 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,767
    Ernie Simpson
    09-16-2017, 08:47 PM Go to last post

  37. Threshold height.

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 08-18-2017 09:38 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 17,282
    ROBERT YOUNG
    08-21-2017, 03:54 PM Go to last post

  38. 2 prong outlet, tester indicating grounded

    Started by Ryan Murphy, 07-24-2017 09:25 AM
    2-3, adapter, indicating, outlet, prong 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 18,126
    Jack Feldmann
    07-30-2017, 06:50 PM Go to last post

  39. Blinking 'correct', 'open ground' or 'open neutral' on receptacle tester

    Started by Ryan Murphy, 07-22-2017 06:59 PM
    correct, loose prong contacts, loose wiring, open, tester 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 17,041
    Ryan Murphy
    07-24-2017, 10:37 AM Go to last post

  40. 1986 residential code for attached garage ceiling.

    Started by DENNIS OMARA, 06-16-2017 10:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 17,900
    Ben Jacks
    06-26-2017, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  41. Hanger House

    Started by Ken Amelin, 05-11-2017 07:45 AM
    attached, hanger, hangers, house, runway 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 13,229
    Dan Eischens
    06-02-2017, 05:07 AM Go to last post

  42. Vinyl over stucco

    Started by Richard Roshak, 05-04-2017 03:01 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 10,008
    Markus Keller
    05-05-2017, 07:08 AM Go to last post

  43. Spalling

    Started by Jack Wingo, 04-14-2017 06:00 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 11,637
    Jack Wingo
    04-16-2017, 04:19 PM Go to last post

  44. Masonry Construction Robot laying Bricks

    Started by Garry Sorrells, 03-30-2017 07:22 PM
    bricks, construction, laying, masonry, robot 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 11,482
    Marcel Cyr
    04-14-2017, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  45. Standards on how to assess plumb tolerances of brick veneer wall.

    Started by Andrew Wilson, 04-12-2017 08:27 AM
    assess, brick, plumb, tolerances, wall
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 12,066
    ROBERT YOUNG
    04-13-2017, 04:05 PM Go to last post

  46. Airflow "through" a building or "beneath" the exterior cladding

    Started by Dave Hahn, 03-31-2016 01:02 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 16,620
    Raymond Wand
    01-25-2017, 03:16 PM Go to last post

  47. Stucco touching roof surface

    Started by Sam Morris, 12-05-2016 03:59 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 11,449
    Mark Parlee
    12-17-2016, 03:16 AM Go to last post

  48. Smile Bulge in stucco - structural issue?

    Started by Jae Kim, 10-29-2016 09:58 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 22,620
    ROBERT YOUNG
    11-14-2016, 08:26 AM Go to last post

  49. ASTM E2112-01 and Caulking J channel to window/door casing.

    Started by Mike Holmes, 04-23-2013 09:38 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 31,761
    Mark Reinmiller
    10-26-2016, 09:40 AM Go to last post

  50. Sealant on T1-11 siding

    Started by Bill Anglin, 10-23-2016 07:31 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 16,720
    Jerry Peck
    10-24-2016, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  51. Pavers near foundation height

    Started by Jeff Macdonald, 09-20-2016 08:10 AM
    foundation, patio, pavers, problem, siding 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 8,319
    Jeff Macdonald
    09-20-2016, 08:10 AM Go to last post

  52. Stucco cracks in home for sale, realtor said homeowner 'repaired' the cracks ...

    Started by debbie knox, 09-03-2016 04:12 PM
    cracks, home, lines, realtor, repairs 8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 9,529
    debbie knox
    09-20-2016, 05:09 AM Go to last post

  53. Multiple hairline cracks in stucco homeowner says have been 'repaired'

    Started by debbie knox, 09-03-2016 03:39 PM
    cracks, hairline, home, multiple, stucco
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 9,071
    Chris Weekly
    09-16-2016, 05:23 AM Go to last post

  54. They called this Tuck-pointing

    Started by Dan Hagman, 09-06-2016 12:29 PM
    bank, completed, mortar, owner, tuck-pointing 9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 11,479
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-12-2016, 04:50 AM Go to last post

  55. Caulking and sealants

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 07-23-2016 12:38 PM
    caulking, failed, good, improper, sealants 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 17,703
    Mark Parlee
    09-01-2016, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  56. Vapor Barrier Exterior Wall

    Started by Tom Hennessy, 08-26-2016 04:41 PM
    air flow, envelope, vapor barrier
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 11,534
    Tom Hennessy
    09-01-2016, 07:36 AM Go to last post

  57. Crack in Stucco

    Started by mart johns, 07-10-2016 02:26 PM
    crack, older, picture, plank, stucco 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 9,148
    ROBERT YOUNG
    07-27-2016, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  58. Mobile home vinyl siding

    Started by ren ramsey, 06-03-2016 05:59 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 15,673
    Jerry Peck
    06-06-2016, 07:21 AM Go to last post

  59. brick wall

    Started by Peter Louis, 05-09-2016 07:31 PM
    brick, bricks, kind, thx, wall 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 14,547
    ROBERT YOUNG
    05-11-2016, 01:07 AM Go to last post

  60. When inspecting new homes, what are the 5 most common issues?

    Started by John C Hansen, LEED AP, 02-11-2016 05:36 PM
    feel, homes, inspecting, issues, new homes
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 12,008
    Raymond Wand
    05-06-2016, 04:49 AM Go to last post

  61. Moisture meter readings

    Started by Danielle McCoy, 04-13-2016 11:41 AM
    meter, moisture, moisture meter readings, readings, water 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 20,947
    John Kogel
    04-17-2016, 11:16 AM Go to last post

  62. Plastic Piping through garage firewall

    Started by Marc M, 04-07-2016 08:41 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 17,273
    Marc M
    04-08-2016, 07:34 AM Go to last post

  63. Rubber-like Cladding - Anyone seen this in Colorado?

    Started by Matt Swartzendruber, 03-23-2016 08:16 PM
    cladding, coating, description, rubber, siding 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 10,463
    John Kogel
    03-24-2016, 08:53 PM Go to last post

  64. Eifs

    Started by Marc M, 02-01-2016 11:31 PM
    eifs, gap, noticed, perimeter, thought 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 11,651
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-23-2016, 03:57 AM Go to last post

  65. Bert - Architect

    Started by Roberta Swischuk, 02-17-2016 09:24 AM
    architect, hardiplank, installation, instructions, link
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 8,750
    Gunnar Alquist
    02-17-2016, 08:49 PM Go to last post

  66. Siding type ? Name of siding

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-02-2016 06:36 PM
    advance, asbestos, asphalt, house, siding 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 10,509
    ROBERT YOUNG
    02-12-2016, 10:52 PM Go to last post

  67. Siding type ? Name of siding

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-02-2016 05:48 PM
    advance, asbestos, asphalt, house, siding 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 7,117
    Sam Morris
    02-02-2016, 05:48 PM Go to last post

  68. Condensation is accumulating inside my HVAC making it leak

    Started by Jim Santos, 12-31-2015 01:04 PM
    drain, hvac, inside, normal, unit
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 10,142
    Tom Rees
    01-23-2016, 09:04 AM Go to last post

  69. New to forum

    Started by Michael agosta, 01-14-2016 11:49 AM
    decision, forum, knowledge, passed, yrs
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 8,175
    Michael agosta
    01-14-2016, 11:49 AM Go to last post

  70. Expansion Joints in Natural Stone anchored Veneer

    Started by Llewel Walters, 06-21-2010 08:34 AM
    as in the pics above 13 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 33,937
    Michael agosta
    01-14-2016, 10:58 AM Go to last post

  71. Window Issue - Need Help

    Started by David Block, 12-15-2015 10:09 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 12,126
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-28-2015, 12:18 PM Go to last post

  72. (Need help ASAP) Window Flashing Issue

    Started by David Block, 12-13-2015 06:52 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 9,521
    Mark Parlee
    12-25-2015, 08:54 AM Go to last post

  73. Egress doors

    Started by Marc M, 12-04-2015 09:46 AM
    door, doors, egress, floor, required
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 15,544
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-14-2015, 05:32 PM Go to last post

  74. Insulated Garage

    Started by Corey Friedman, 11-27-2015 04:55 PM
    drywalled, r19, roof, vents, walls
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 10,891
    Mark Reinmiller
    12-03-2015, 07:11 PM Go to last post

  75. Overhead door reverse failure

    Started by chad webster, 05-26-2015 02:08 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    door, garage, overhead, photo-eyes, reverse 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 95
    • Views: 43,615
    Garry Sorrells
    11-26-2015, 05:37 PM Go to last post

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