EIFS (Synthetic Stucco) Issues
What is EIFS (synthetic stucco)?
EIFS is short for Exterior Insulation and Finish System. EIFS is different than traditional hard coat stucco. EIFS utilizes a thick insulation board installed on top of your plywood wall sheathing before the surface finish is applied. Most problems are a result of moisture getting behind or trapped in the EIFS. The foam insulation board acts like a sponge and traps water against your plywood sheathing. Eventually, with enough moisture you can experience thousands of dollars in dry-rot and structural damage.
Learn more from this Professional Remodeler magazine article where A Cut Above Exteriors owner Mark Tiffee answered questions about EIFS and EIFS replacement:
EIFS Gallery
1. EIFS Tear-off and Castia Stone and Andersen Window Install
2. EIFS Tear-off to Cultured Stone and Cedar
3. EIFS Tear-off to Cultured Stone and Cedar Shingles
4. EIFS Tear-off to Cultured Stone and Cedar Siding
5. EIFS Tear-off to Cultured Stone and Tight Knot
6. EIFS Tear-off to Cultured Stone and Cedar
7. EIFS Tear-off to Cultured Stone and Cedar Lap Siding
8. EIFS Tear-off to Cultured Stone and Vertical Cedar
9. EIFS Tear-off to Brick
10. EIFS Tear-off to Brick and Cedar Lap Siding
11. EIFS Tear-off to Brick and Finger Jointed Cedar Lap
12. EIFS and Brick Tear-off to Brick and Cedar
13. EIFS and Brick Tear-off to Brick and Cedar
14. EIFS Tear-off to Castia Stone and Cedar
15. EIFS Tear-off to Cedar Shingles and Lap Siding
16. EIFS Tear-off to Cedar Lap Siding
17. EIFS Tear-off to Cedar Shingles
18. EIFS Tear-off to Cedar Shingles
