Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), or synthetic stucco, is a multi-layered exterior finish that gives homes curb appeal and additional insulation. Popularized in the US in the 1980s, EIFS once did 30 percent of its business in the residential market. According to Walls & Ceilings magazine, the EIFS market segment for residential construction is less than five percent today. Why the colossal decline? Water damage, our most common type of claim against home inspectors, holds the answer. Installation and design flaws in early EIFS products led to pervasive water intrusion and ...
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