How Did We Fix the Home With Failing Stucco?
Since the Peifer home required more than just new siding, the Smucker crews devised a complete renovation strategy: strip back the home to the concrete structure, and then rebuild the exterior correctly, layer by layer, to ensure water could move through the materials and evaporate efficiently.
Rebuilding the Peifer exterior was no small feat. Here’s how the crew left this home dryer and safer than before—not to mention a heck of a lot better looking.
- Removed all existing Dryvit, insulation, and house wrap down to the concrete foundation
- Failing Dryvit systems are notorious for trapping water between their protective layers. Full removal is often necessary to expose hidden rot, repair structural damage, and prevent future moisture buildup.
- Installed smooth aluminum flashing on foundation walls (color-matched to new siding)
- Flashing is a waterproof material (often metal) used to protect exposed joints on your home's exterior. By matching the siding color, you create a unified and cohesive look.
- Installed Henry WeatherSmart Drainable House Wrap
- A house wrap is the second line of defense against the elements after your home’s siding. By using a permeable house wrap, moisture can escape while keeping outside rain from getting trapped next to drywall.
- Replaced all damaged or deteriorated sheathing
- This is an absolute must. If rotted boards are not replaced, your issue will only get worse—rot must be eliminated!
- Installed James Hardie 8 ¼” Cedarmill Fiber Cement Siding
- Hardie fiber cement siding offers decades of durability, is fire-resistant, pest-proof, and rot-free. Hardie offers a 30-year warranty on siding and a 15-year guarantee on color fading. Plus, it looks great with woodgrain finishes and plenty of attractive colors to choose from.
- Additional finishes and weatherproofing all around the home—for added resilience to the elements and a clean, finished look
- Azek outside corners and roofline
- Color-matched dryer, stove, and bathroom vents
- Matching flashings, drip caps, and kick-out flashings
- Color-matched plugs for trim fastening
If you'd like to see a more detailed story on this project, and exactly how Smucker Exteriors was able to work with this homeowner to transform their home, click the link below!
