Dry Vit repair?

[jnoden]

Washed a house yesterday and on a dormer below the window a piece of Dryvit a little larger than the size of a silver dollar flaked off. Even though in my disclaimer it states that I am not responsible for loose siding etc., I felt that I should allow him to deduct some money or repair it for him. He kept $150 out of money owed contingent on its repair. I know Home depot carries stucco patch kits but not dry vit. Does anyone have any experience with this? I now know that I will turn down any Dry vit jobs (not many around here anyways).

 

[DanKes]

Dryvit repairs are not cheap. I typically clean dryvit with a soap nozzle, about 800 psi. It is difficult to damage dryvit under low pressure. If he can get it fixed for $150, you've made out ok. It is NOT the same as stucco.

 

[jnoden]

Dan it looks like we are in the same neighborhood. I am located in the western area and this job was in east York. I was using about 800 psi nozzle and it still flaked off. I should have known better because I could see hair line cracks around that area so I knew it was weaker than your average dryvit but it was this area that also had the most mildew. I know that it is styrofoam but you would think I could buy a repair kit some place for it. I guess I might just tell him to keep the money because I can not fix it.