Jadnashua
Retired Defense Industry Engineer xxx
That was a synthetic stucco, and while there were some significant problems, all of them were related to improper installation. Problem with a "new" product is that many people fail to read the instructions, and just use it like the "old" stuff. Sloppiness you could get away with on the old, somewhat porous stuff, just don't happen with the new stuff which is essentially waterproof, so proper flashing to ensure nothing gets where it is not supposed to, and a proper mitigation scheme when it inevitably does were not strictly adhered to which was a disaster waiting to happen, and it often did. Those that followed the instructions (few) actually got a more durable, long-lasting result.
Common case in point - how many people install cement board (cbu) without embedding it in thinset? How many try to use construction adhesive? An old mudbed was very forgiving on tile, cbu replaced it for the most part (except maybe in a shower floor). Not following the manufacturer's instructions is a problem that they should not be held liable to just like some of the news agencies should be held liable for their false reporting (like the Audi unintended accelleration case where they doctored a transmission to make it happen).
Common case in point - how many people install cement board (cbu) without embedding it in thinset? How many try to use construction adhesive? An old mudbed was very forgiving on tile, cbu replaced it for the most part (except maybe in a shower floor). Not following the manufacturer's instructions is a problem that they should not be held liable to just like some of the news agencies should be held liable for their false reporting (like the Audi unintended accelleration case where they doctored a transmission to make it happen).
