There are numerous opportunities for installation errors and poor workmanship to ruin an EIFS job. Sealant joints are a major source of problems with EIFS cladding. Incorrect selection or application ...

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.

He got in touch after I wrote an article about a lawsuit by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania against an area developer over stucco issues with new homes. I had mentioned EIFS — Exterior ...

It collects moisture, and the moisture has no way to drain or evaporate. To counteract these problems, the EIFS industry developed a more drainable type of exterior finish in the last few years.

The district has seen mold on the exterior of its campus buildings. This is due to problems with the EIFS, or exterior insulation and finish system, which covers the cinderblock walls.

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 ...