Damage from Egging a House
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Pranksters who egg houses usually hit cars, windows and patios or porches as well as the residence’s exterior. The act of throwing either raw or hard-boiled eggs can cause significant damage that requires costly cleanup and repair on the part of the homeowner.
This is particularly true if the egg material has hardened before you can remove it.
Depending on the age and condition of the windows, the force with which the eggs are thrown and whether they are hard-boiled or raw, egging a home can crack or break windows. Often these windows must be replaced at the expense of the homeowner.
Egging a home can chip or scratch painted surfaces, such as siding, porches and mailboxes, and the egg whites are corrosive and can degrade some paints, causing discoloration or peeling. Even if the egg has not damaged the paint, if it has dried on the surface, the paint may be removed with the dried egg during cleaning efforts.
