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Old 10-11-2017, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Braddock View Post
This is my second new build home in FL. The first home lasted 8 years before a repaint.
My house paint here started failing within 3 years and now 2 years later looks awful.
I was told by the original painter/ supplier that it failed because they have to paint before the stucco has cured. Village rules to keep the house build 60 days or so.
Great; now I have to spend almost 5K for a repaint.
When I called Home Warranty they told me the builder paint needs to be redone after 2-3 years. BS if I have ever heard it.

Probably spray'ed it on with cheap paint and watered it down to rake in more profit?