EIFS (pronounced eefs) is an acronym for Exterior Insulation and Finish System. EIFS is a type of siding sometimes called synthetic stucco. It provides insulation, weatherproofing, color and ...

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Exterior insulation and finish systems, or EIFS, are proprietary wall cladding assemblies that combine rigid insulation board with a water-resistant exterior coating. EIFS are popular chiefly for ...

The EIFS sector has profited from the expansion of green building techniques because of its energy-efficient and sustainable characteristic. The construction of green buildings and the reduction ...

Terraco EIFS offers a cost-effective method to achieve thermally efficient external walls, significantly reducing energy consumption and operational costs. Image Courtesy of Terraco In today's ...

MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First graph, first sentence should read: North American demand for stucco and EIFS is projected to grow from 1.1 billion square feet valued at $1.9 billion in 2011 ...

BASF, a global leader in construction chemicals and materials, is equally optimistic. "As EIFS continues to prove itself as a superior wall cladding system, BASF is excited to bring its ...

The problems with "EIFS" begin when you cut a hole in the product, to install windows or doors or to allow for outside plumbing such as hose spigots or water lines for sprinkler systems.