Construction Performance Guidelines
Article Number
4.23
Condition
EXTERIOR STUCCO IS PEELING OR BUBBLING
Acceptable Performance/Condition
Stucco on exterior walls shall not separate from its base.
Warranty
Two-Year - Cladding Detachment, Displacement or Deterioration. · Damage resulting from improper maintenance is not covered by the statutory warranty.
Action
Stucco not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
Remarks
Stucco separating from its base may indicate a problem with trapped moisture. Caulking and sealants require regular maintenance to ensure effectiveness. The colour or texture of repaired areas shall match the existing so as not to be visible from a distance of 6 m under normal lighting conditions. See Also: 4.22 CRACKS IN EXTERIOR STUCCO WALL SURFACES