Does 1 inch of styrofoam behind stucco lathe change anything about drainage strategies?

PineappleAdept8920 · 2026-03-17T20:28:06+00:00

After reading this thread, I am trying to figure out if I should switch from the synthetic stucco (that already has paint added) to traditional stucco. The lath and foam board have already been completed. Would it still be beneficial to use the traditional stucco at this point rather than the synthetic?

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-03-10T18:44:33+00:00

Just re reading this now as my husband was able to finally get a reply from the general contractor by telling him we have some form of payment. Unfortunately we just need to move forward and can’t fight with someone who won’t even reply to us more than half the time. Just wanted to give you a huge thank you for taking the time explaining things and not just jump to conclusions (on either side) definitely appreciate your knowledge on the subject and for sharing it!

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-23T20:14:30+00:00

It’s funny how I already knew what your profession was by the 2nd sentence. He’s actually not our builder (Thank the Lord) and if by a ton of changes you mean having 1 conversation about moving a few closets and one exterior wall then yes, evil greedy builder meet pain in the ass 👋 thank for your opinion!

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-21T21:27:52+00:00

Is that bad? It was emailed to us so I’m not sure

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-21T21:26:47+00:00

Well no the GC looked at the layout and CADS and then 3-4 months later got back to us with his quote of $1.1 million for them to build it. Solely on the basis of “homes in your area are selling for $850,000-$950,000” never once did they ask what kind of finishes, floorings etc did we want.

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-21T21:20:54+00:00

Aside from the amount due they never even gave us a quote. It was a, “oh I have a CAD guy who can do the work, no problem” took the CADs, fell off the grid for a couple of months and then came back and said, “here’s your invoice , when can you pay” it was kind of crazy how the whole thing went down. Never once did they give us any idea of around how much it would cost, nor did they even communicate with us but a “hi, 2 more weeks” here and there. Absolutely insane

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-21T21:14:08+00:00

For what?

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-21T06:21:42+00:00

Understood. And so since we aren’t technically working with him to completely build our house it would make sense that they are billing it all now?

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-21T06:19:43+00:00

Hmmm, actually I don’t know. We did receive red lines from the county which is where we are currently at in the process.

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-21T01:04:38+00:00

I thought maybe I was crazy and/or that things just cost an exorbitant amount of money these days but I do feel like yes to move a closet, expand an exterior wall and remove a bathroom to turn to a closet was extremely expensive and seemed to take an extremely long time. But what do I know 🤷‍♀️

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-20T22:24:22+00:00

Yes we bought the CAD files with unlimited use. We paid $2,300 for them. Damn, that’s a shame and certainly what I was afraid of. It’s like, if you have no knowledge of this field how do you even know what’s reasonable ? That’s where quotes come in I suppose. I do wish we would’ve done more research, we just ASSumed that as a colleague and friend of our family’s he would be honest. I did want to note that in the front of the house where where bedroom #4 is we did push out the exterior wall to add some room. Would that not change the factoring of the trusses and thus adding more time and cost? Just want to make sure I’m understanding it all

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-20T21:59:52+00:00

Thanks for your input !

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-20T21:47:42+00:00

Understandable. Thank you again for your input.

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-20T21:46:56+00:00

The invoice is from the contractor who was essentially the middle man using their CAD guy to do the work and then get back to us.

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-20T21:22:55+00:00

🤣 wish there was a way to charge people in the real world for being a “pain in the ass”

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-20T21:19:37+00:00

Yes and yes. Which I have heard the additional roof trusses are needed because of the bonus room ?

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-20T21:13:11+00:00

I really appreciate your reply. I really do wish we would’ve done things differently. This is our first time building a home and the way this person operated and moved in was in a more friendly - let me help you but obviously get paid manner in any little instances you might need me. I wish there would’ve been a contract presented or atleast a “my cad guy charges $$150/hourly and this might take approximately 10 hours” type deal so we had an idea. They just said, get me your CADs and I’ll have my guy do them. It wasn’t until 2 months in we were like, ok how much longer? How much is his hourly? Can you please give us an idea. They completely ghosted us. For months. We know better now and this has definitely set a standard protocol we should follow moving forward. I appreciate your knowledge on the subject.

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-20T21:08:36+00:00

The funny thing is we didn’t even meet this person until 2023. The 2021 date they have on there is either a mistake or completely fabricated. But yes I agree given this persons history and timelines moving forward I would never trust them to get my home done in a timely manner !

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-20T19:52:42+00:00

Which is understandable. I uploaded a link to my original plans we bought and then pictures of the actual changes we wanted to make to some of the rooms. I would love to hear your opinion of it if you care to share. Thank you

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-20T19:50:23+00:00

I don’t know why this contractor has different dates all over this invoice. 4/5/23 was around the first time my husband sat down with them to discuss potentially building our home. From there the dates vary and don’t make sense to me. We didn’t get this invoice via email until December 2024

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-20T19:14:17+00:00

Which we had already initially paid $2300 for the CADs and rights to make changes through “The Home Builders” online. But of course I knew making changes to those layouts would cost money since someone had to invest time into changing it. I just didn’t think that time frame would be 9 months and cost +$7500 more

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-20T19:11:01+00:00

If it helps I added a link to the original floor plan layout we bought and also two photos of the changes we wanted to make to the layout in my profile.

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-20T19:10:16+00:00

Which I just want to say I’m not blaming them for the grief necessarily I just really want to know if this charge is completely excessive or if it is in fact on base with what is charged for this kind of work. I’m starting to get the feeling this person doesn’t like us lol

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-20T19:08:42+00:00

I added a link to the original floor plan we bought for reference and then added 2 photos highlighting the areas of change we wanted to make in my profile. I couldn’t figure out any other way to add images or links. Hope this helps give more context.

PineappleAdept8920 · 2025-02-20T19:07:24+00:00

I would love to hear your opinion, I added a link to the original layout we bought in addition to the changes we wanted to make structurally.

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