The second home is nine years old.  It was custom built and the EIFS was installed by a large commercial plastering contractor.

In the fifth year, ten of the windows on this home were replaced due to rot.  The same plastering contractor also brought the home into specification by installing expansion joints, proper window and door sealant joints, metal head flashing and diverter flashings.  The repair costs were over $40,000.00.

Several months ago the homeowner decided to sell and was informed by their realtor that the home would have to be raised 8" above grade in order to get a termite contract.  As this work was underway it became apparent that there was a problem under the front windows that were replaced four years ago.  The problem occurred under both the upper and lower window units.

Again the hardwood flooring and framing under the first floor window was deteriorated.