This 5,500 sq. ft. Long Island home was originally clad in synthetic stucco for its rustic, textured appearance. However, years of rain and melting snow seeping into the cracks and crevices eventually took its toll, creating a hidden layer of mold and rotted materials beneath the exterior cladding. The renovation specialists at Alure Home Improvement, Inc., met with Allied Building Products who introduced them to a revolutionary product that could both alleviate the moisture collection problem and improve the look and value of the home: the EnduraMax High Performance Wall System.

Eight-time veterans of the popular ABC television show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Alure was drawn to both the stately look of the product and the innovative installation panels that not only offer water channels to prevent future moisture collection, but also provide increased insulation and a paint-by-numbers installation method.

"The EnduraMax field supervisors were extremely helpful in educating us on the installation method," said Mike Serra of Alure. "They started by putting up a 10'x10' display wall in our show room and continued to educate our workers on the project site. Once you get the hang of it, it's an easy process."

AIA CONVENTION SOCIAL: MAY 18 * WASHINGTON, D.C.