It's basis is a natural mineral as opposed to a poly composite with some crazy synthetic molecule.

‘Winterization MoldCrime, heat index, walkability, schools AsbestosPoor location, busy street, etc.TermitesDryvit, synthetic stuccoUrea formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI)RadonNo parkingAge of propertyOld or no windows, unsecured building (SimpliSafe.com)Knob & tube electrical (60A), grounded outlets every 11’, GFI’sUnderground oil tanks, oil heatGravity or steam heat, octopusRoofing: Flat roofs, slag, slate, Yankee guttersPests: fleas, squirrels, bats, bed bugs, rats, etc.Chinese drywallNo firewallBelow sea level, slabLead paint (prior to 1978)>60% rehab, new construction guidelines & building codes (i.e.

Smart Siding or cement siding instead of basic hardboard, Cheap Vinyl windows or a higher grade window, if you're building in Texas - Class IV shingle or a cheap 3 tab that will need replacement the first golf ball sized hail storm that rolls through, thoughtfulness that went into rain runoff/drainage etc then use your judgement.Are the interior doors cheap hollow core synthetic materials with an engineered wood frame or did they use solid wood frames and MDF for the trim or did they use a quality hardwood less prone to damage like Oak/Ash etc.I'm probably going into too much detail, however I pay attention to small things like that as in this new construction build I want to idiot proof as much as I can.

They also make a synthetic paper that is stronger and better than roofing felt,,tar paper for the golden oldies like me....

I bought synthetic mattress covers that are supposed to take care of this, however I did see this product on shark tank:https://buggybeds.com I've never had any "bug" related issues in 3 years.Mike

If it's the flooring I'm thinking of (the synthetic tiles that click together that are completely waterproof), you might not even have to pull them up.I've had water get under those in my own house from a plumbing malfunction, to where the whole floor was floating.

Why not give your tenants a notice:All painted surfaces have been painted with a startch base in the paint that will turn purple if any painted area is exposed to any synthetic drug smoke or vapor such as meth or K-2.LOL!

While termites won't eat through the stucco, they will eat through the polyurethane foam that often sits between the stucco and framing, especially on houses with synthetic stucco.If the stucco terminates below grade, termites can trench below the ground and up behind the stucco.

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It uses a powerful synthetic pyrithroid that attracts roaches and attacks their central nervous system.