What is a stucco lawsuit?
The Stucco lawsuits claim that home builders and contractors have improperly been installing stucco on homes, which is causing the stucco to eventually crack and water damage to occur. Our law firm is no longer accepting stucco cases.
What is Toll Brothers liability for stucco damage?
One of these is Toll Brothers, which touts itself as “America's Luxury Home Builder.” According to the company's most recent annual report, its liability for stucco-related damage currently amounts to nearly $209 million, in addition to $115.5 million for “non-stucco” related water intrusion.
When did stucco stop being used?
The use of stucco fell out of favor during the 1920s, although its use continued well into the 1950s, usually for interiors. Today, stucco is used primarily for exteriors. Modern stucco is made with Portland cement as well as the traditional ingredients.
What happens if stucco is not mixed properly?
Properly made and applied, stucco offers excellent protection from damage due to moisture. However, if certain procedures are not followed and the contractor fails to mix the stucco properly, it can mean disaster for the homeowner.
What is the stucco lawsuit?
The Stucco lawsuits claim that home builders and contractors have improperly been installing stucco on homes, which is causing the stucco to eventually crack and water damage to occur.
When was stucco used?
The use of stucco fell out of favor during the 1920s, although its use continued well into the 1950s, usually for interiors. Today, stucco is used primarily for exteriors. Modern stucco is made with Portland cement as well as the traditional ingredients. In addition, some manufacturers and contractors add ingredients such as fibers and acrylics in order to make the material stronger and more flexible.
Why do you need stucco?
Properly made and applied, stucco offers excellent protection from damage due to moisture.
How long does a repose run in Florida?
One reason is that Florida's Statute of Repose runs ten years from the time the owner actually takes possession of the property, or is issued a certificate of occupancy, whichever is later. In the case of a community association (condominiums), the statute of repose runs four years from the time a new board is elected.
Can stucco be applied over concrete?
According to a case study of homes in Florida from the American Institute of Architects and the National Institute of Building Sciences, stucco has frequently been applied directly over concrete block wall construction, common ly in thicknesses of a quarter-inch or less (building codes specify thicknesses of between five-eighths and three-quarters of an inch). Normally, exterior stucco requires reinforcement or some type of lath for support; however, this was not done in numerous cases. While the intention is to create a waterproof seal, this barrier begins to fail with age.
Does stucco need reinforcement?
Normally, exterior stucco requires reinforcement or some type of lath for support; however, this was not done in numerous cases. While the intention is to create a waterproof seal, this barrier begins to fail with age. Stucco also shrinks as it cures, resulting in what is known as “microcracking.”.
Can you repaint stucco in Florida?
In Florida, contractors have been den ying repair claims, and have been telling homeowners that stucco cracks are either “within tolerance” or are part of “standard homeowner maintenance,” and that they should just apply caulk and repaint the surface periodically.
Defective Stucco Lawsuit
Preliminary class-action status has been granted by a judge in defective stucco case affecting homes in Sun City Hilton Head.
Defective Stucco Lawyers
The attorneys at Strom Law Firm, LLC understand the complexities surrounding class action lawsuits. Contact our law firm today for a free review of the facts of your case.
