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Thank you for your interest in Moisture Warranty Corporation (MWC). As a stucco home buyer, you have come to the right place to learn how to buy a stucco home and protect yourself for the future when doing so. By buying a home with a MoistureFree Warranty protecting it, you know that the home has been through a stringent process of stucco inspection and stucco repair that has been overseen by the professionals at MoistureFree Warranty and has the solid backing of the MoistureFree Warranty for years to come.

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Moisture Warranty Corporation has assisted thousands of synthetic EIFS hardcoat and drainable stucco home buyers since 1996. The introduction of the MoistureFree Warranty provided a comprehensive solution to home buyers and Realtors who have embraced the MoistureFree Warranty as a much needed tool for all parties involved in the process of buying a stucco home.

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Provides Peace of Mind To Stucco & EIFS Synthetic Stucco Home Buyers

When you sell your home, the MoistureFree Warranty helps ease home buyers’ concerns about purchasing a stucco home. The MoistureFree Warranty assures them that your home will be moisture free, or we’ll pay to get it moisture free.

Gives Stucco Home Sellers An Advantage

Rather than having to discount their home, a stucco home seller can purchase a MoistureFree Warranty and retain the value of their stucco home, potentially saving a stucco home seller tens of thousands of dollars at the time of sale.

Reduces The Time The Stucco Home Is On The Market

Having A MoistureFree Warranty protecting the stucco home can reduce the time the home is on the market by as much as 50%.

Fully Transferable

New owners automatically receive the benefit of any remaining warranty protection on the stucco home, and there are no transfer fees.

Up to 5 Years and $150,000 of Warranty Protection

Base coverage starts at $10,000 with multiple policy options up to $150,000. 1, 3, and 5-Year Warranties are available.

Renewable Coverage

Following re-certification, coverage can be extended up to 5 years and can be renewed indefinitely upon re-certification.

No Excessive Stucco Repairs Required

The MoistureFree Warranty does not require stucco homeowners to make unnecessary repairs to their home. Our friendly staff at Moisture Warranty Corporation assist homeowners every day with understanding what modifications are necessary, and can advise on typical costs for these repairs.

Affordable Cost and Payment Terms

The MoistureFree Stucco Warranty offers reasonable pricing, combined with flexible payment terms, that makes it simple and affordable to get warranty protection.

Warranty on Stucco Repair Contractors’ Work

After modifications are made to a home and verified through inspection, a MoistureFree Stucco Warranty can be purchased to satisfy the homeowner about the quality of work done to repair the home. If a repair fails during the term of the warranty, and allows moisture intrusion, Moisture Warranty Corporation pays to have it repaired.

Helps Protect The Stucco Home

Since the MoistureFree Stucco Warranty requires an inspection to be issued, the home may be saved from costly damage that may have gone undetected.

Why Has Moisture Become Such A Critical Problem?

Moisture has always been a challenge to property owners, but litigation related to moisture and indoor air quality have magnified the concern many times over. Now more than ever, stucco property owners must deal with moisture issues quickly and effectively. The source of the moisture problem must be identified and eliminated in order to reduce damages and legal exposure. The risk is great. The solution is easy, MoistureFree Commercial Services.

One Source for a Total MoistureFree Solution

MoistureFree Commercial Services specializes in providing comprehensive solutions to moisture problems related to the building envelope. Specializing in stucco, (hard coat traditional stucco and EIFS synthetic stucco) dwellings, we discover the root cause of moisture problems and engineer the most efficient method to permanently resolve the problem. With the only national warranty program available for new or existing commercial stucco structures, you can trust MoistureFree as your total solution to moisture problems.

Synthetic stucco is commonly referred to as Exterior Insulating and Finish System (EIFS). Homes with this exterior finish are often strikingly beautiful, offer great flexibility in home design, and provide energy savings. EIFS (usually pronounced “eefs”) constructed homes, however, have a dark cloud surrounding them—allegations of water accumulation and damage resulting in mold growth.
EIFS construction consists of an insulation board secured to the exterior wall surface (e.g., plywood), a durable, water-resistant base coat applied on top of the insulation and reinforced with fiberglass mesh, and a finish coat, which gives the product its stucco-like appearance.

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EIFS was developed in post-World War II Germany to repair war-related damage to large buildings. It was introduced in the United States on commercial buildings in the 1970s and on homes in the 1980s. This system is currently applied to approximately 2 percent of residential structures.

The moisture intrusion controversy erupted in 1995, with several EIFS-related lawsuits filed in North Carolina. Homeowners alleged the following:

• Increased level of humidity within the home
• Infestations of termites, ants, and other insects
• Mold,  mildew, or fungi growth on the interior walls or on window frames
• Cracking of the drywall
• Cracking, peeling, and bubbling of paint
• Cracking on the EIFS dressing bands around windows
• Delamination—EIFS coming loose from the sheathing of the house
• Rotting of wood trim
• Loss of structural integrity

Growing evidence suggests that once water gets into the EIFS insulation board, it has no way of getting out. Thus, water penetration is not the problem itself, as water can easily penetrate many types of exterior finishes, such as wood and brick. The problem is, according to some civil engineers, water retention. The EIFS system virtually wraps the exterior of the home in an energy-efficient blanket, which promotes energy efficiency but can leave water trapped within.

According to a member of the Georgia Area Home Inspectors in Atlanta, “This product cannot breathe.” He contends that it collects moisture, and the moisture has no way to drain or evaporate.

To counteract these problems, the EIFS industry developed a more drainable type of exterior finish in the last few years. The new “drainable” or “water-managed” system incorporates a secondary moisture barrier and a drainage mat with weep holes in the bottom that allow the escape of water that might get trapped.

Why is a MoistureFree Warranty needed?

Answer:  There are a variety of issues surrounding synthetic and hardcoat stucco homes – the negative stigma associated with stucco homes and a reluctance by agents to buy or sell stucco homes are just two.  Many of the issues can be mitigated by having a MoistureFree Warranty protecting the home. A MoistureFree Warranty on the home will preserve the home’s value, protect all parties in a stucco sales transaction, and give buyers the peace of mind they need to purchase a stucco home.

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What does the MoistureFree Warranty cover?

Answer:  The warranty provides payment for repairs related to the stucco if elevated moisture levels are found during the term of the warranty.  It pays to modify or repair the affected area so it can be dry again.   How can I purchase a warranty? The home must be inspected by a qualified moisture inspector following the MoistureFree Warranty Inspection Protocol. The inspection report then should be submitted to Moisture Warranty Corporation (MWC) for review along with a warranty application form that has been completed by the inspector. MWC professionals will prepare a Certified Repair Analysis (CRA) on the home which details what needs to be done to the home to make it eligible for the warranty. Once these items have been completed, a second inspection is performed to verify repairs have been completed and are correct, and the warranty is issued.

Is the warranty transferable to subsequent homeowners, and can it be renewed at the end of the term?

Answer:  Yes. The warranty is fully transferable and can be renewed following a qualifying protocol inspection.

I’ve heard of other warranty/guarantee programs in our area. How do they differ from the MoistureFree Warranty?

Answer: The MoistureFree Warranty is the only national third-party warranty without the potential conflicts of interest inherent with a guarantee from a repair contractor. Without knowing specifics, generally speaking, most other programs are backed by a single insurance policy on the contractor and are not geared to multiple homes. Several large claims can put these companies out of business, leaving the homeowner at the mercy of his/her own pocketbook. In addition, many times these guarantees demand that you use their inspectors and that all repairs are done by those same inspectors. We see this as a potential conflict of interest. At MWC, we give YOU those choices. You choose the inspector, and as long as that inspector uses our inspection protocol, we are able to accept his/her report. You then choose the repair contractor, and as long as repairs are made according to our Repair Standards and Options, we will write the warranty (MWC Inspection Protocol and Repair Standards and Options are available to inspectors and repair contractors who visit our web site). In some states, MWC has the only approved warranty by that state’s insurance commission.

How does having a MoistureFree Warranty affect the sale of a stucco home?

Answer: Having a MoistureFree Warranty can reduce the time the home is on the market by as much as 50%. From 3% to 16% of the sales price can be retained by having a MoistureFree Warranty on the home. On a $250,000 home, that can range from $7,500 up to $40,000 in home value protection at the time of sale. , and here and here and here!

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