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To: JF Quinnelly who wrote (19821)	4/27/2004 1:40:07 AM
From: Elroy Jetson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 306849

Now, watch what you say about that expanding foam. It fills all of the walls of the factory built modules Pardee uses. It gives you an insulation R value you just can't get from competing techniques and superior sound-proofing.

To: JF Quinnelly who wrote (19821)	4/27/2004 11:26:07 PM
From: David Jones	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 306849

>>>And don't forget the expanding foam insulation to fill the gaps<<<< Sure turn that bad dream into a nightmare. Todays homes have much tighter insulation. At first thought one would like the same for that older home but that can be a 'bad thing'. The older home was never considered to need to be as insulated as today and was built accordingly. Not much thought was given to molecular water and it's need to exit the structure. One needs to think of not just water from the outside but also the moisture from the inside. Although it's molecules of water vapor it's water none the less and over decades can rot you into the poor house. Here is some of the nightmare of the new improved materials used today. Most times it comes down to craftsmanship or just following the manufactures recommendations or instructions. But then again sometimes your just screwed over by poor engineering or greed. Synthic stucco: Water infiltration into homes sided with traditional barrier nondrainable (barrier) exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), also known as “synthetic stucco,” can cause degradation of underlying materials. Non-drainable EIFS differ from most other sidings because they do not have a drainage cavity, they do not have a weather-resistive barrier (housewrap/tarpaper) behind them, and they have limited drying potential. Geographic location, age of home, quality of construction do not necessarily preclude you from this potential problem. nahbrc.org ENGINEERED WOOD SIDING: Engineered wood sidings are made from various combinations of wood veneers, fibers or flakes, bound together with glues, resins, and/or waxes. Plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), and hardboard are basic engineered wood siding materials. Several different types and brands of engineered wood siding have experienced moisture-related failures due to product or installation defects, or improper maintenance. nahbrc.org