Residential and Commercial EIFS Repair in Louisville Kentucky

We can help with all your EIFS needs in Louisville from a small repair to a large commercial application we will take care of it all. Give us a call at 1-888-407-2609 and we will come out and take a look at your EIFS job. Our Exterior Insulation and Finish System experience and knowledge is second to none.  We are experienced with residential repairs like kick out flashing, woodpecker damage, moisture damage, etc. When it comes to commercial buildings we will repair sign holes and fix moisture damage due to copping failures and much more. If you have a new construction project we are the contractors to use because we know how to do EIFS right since we specialize in repairs. We have the inside scoop on what fails and why it does. It only makes sense to have us come out and do your new construction install instead of calling us after someone puts the EIFS on wrong, and we come out and repair it.

EIFS repair and EIFS moisture testing goes hand in hand

I think it is about time we included this service in our everyday services, as it only makes sense to find out where the moisture is and where it came from before we even start any repairs. Till this point we had been calling in 3rd party inspectors and waiting for the results and then taking over from there and correcting all their findings anyway. The truth of the matter is that you really cannot simply read a book, go out and buy an expensive moisture meter and think you are going to be proficient at finding moisture behind EIFS. It takes years of particle experience in the field. We have been applying EIFS for over 23 years and have been focused on EIFS Repairs full time for over 5 years. There is absolutely no one more qualified to do your EIFS moisture test, bottom line. Knowing where to look for moisture intrusion and what to look for is half the battle, but water is a funny thing. I have seen on numerous occasions water infiltrating the EIFS from one area and running down a metal stud or I-beam up to 30 or 40 feet away and causing damage. The usual suspects for moisture intrusion are other products not the EIFS itself. The flashing will fail or was not done right in the first place or the caulking will begin to crack and let moisture in around the doors and windows. Whether, the roof copping or the sealant failed it is usually due to one of two things someone didn’t do it right to begin with or someone did not maintain it for years. We have done a ton of repairs over the years and we have seen it all. We know exactly what the problem is as soon as we look at it nine times out of ten. Just knowing there is moisture behind the wall and what the percentage reading from a meter is, is really not good enough to begin the repairs or even estimate how much it is going to cost to fix it. You have to know where the moisture came from and how you are going to prevent it from returning. For this reason we carry a moisture reader with us on all our repair jobs.

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EIFS Moisture Testing

EIFS Sealant

A low modulus EIFS Sealant is used as a weather sealant in order to seal EIFS joints. This sealant is used in order to have the best paintability where painting is required. A durable watertight, flexible seal will form and the adhesion to EIFS and other porous surfaces is reflected in an outstanding curb appeal for your building. Dryvit or any premium primer will be acceptable in order to ensure proper adhesion to EIFS and other porous surfaces such as masonry surfaces.  EIFS is recommended for use on new and remedial construction as a weather seal.  Sealant may be used for restoration as well as repairs.  It can be easily painted over with great results using an EIFS product paint.  Dryvit offers a sealant that at 50% compression at 70 degrees c (158 degrees f) on limestone, brick, concrete as well as concrete showed no stains after 14 days.  Your EIFS surface must be free of any foreign substances such as water, frost, grease or oil and including old sealant, dirt and efflorescence   A base coat of EIFS primer should be used.  In order to have a warranty for your EIFS sealant from Dryvit a field adhesion test shall be utilized by the contractor in order to verify the adhesion characteristics as well as the compatibility with the specific materials you are using as an EIFS sealant.  You may follow Dryvit’s Field Adhesion Test Procedure with the results being submitted to Dryvit’s Warranty Department.You may apply the EIFS primer full strength with a brush or a roller.  Applying a thin coat that is uniform and no more than 1 mil when wet.  You do not want to over apply the EIFS sealant although some very porous surfaces may require a second coat.  The EIFS primer must be dry before applying the EIFS seakabt.  It should take the primer about 15-30 minutes.  You must do the priming and sealing on the same day. If the EIFS sealant is not applied on the same day you would have to reprime.  Metal and such non-porous surfaces must be clean and rust free.  You may use a solvent to clean it with which is available at EIFS sealant / building supply houses.

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EIFS Sealant

 Repair and EIFS recoating and overcladding may become necessary at some point in the life of EIFS structure.

To enhance the curb appeal of your building, recoating may be something you will feel is necessary at some point. By using the new science of EIFS lamina and shapes, your existing structure can be artfully changed and designed in order to achieve a totally new look in appearance due to the design you have chosen. If you are planning on selling or renting this is something you may want to look into, although if your building just needs some repair, an overcladding may be all you will need at this time and will be cost efficient.

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Terminating EIFS at the grade, brick ledge and the roof line.

Terminating EIFS is something we address frequently here at EIFS Repair. We are going to talk about terminating EIFS horizontally. When terminating the EIFS at the grade there should be about 8 inches from the foam to the ground. There are several reasons for this but mainly for insects and moisture. The first row of foam should sit in a weep track which is a plastic track with holes in it for moisture drainage.

Terminating EIFS at a soffit. I see a EIFS soffit wrapped right onto the existing wall all the time but when you think about it if a wall comes down and wraps under onto a soffit and a weep track is not installed at the end of the wall the moisture drainage system is being negated because it can not drain at the end of the face wall. In short the face wall and the soffit should be two separate applications with the face wall having a weep track installed and the soffit having an expansion with backer rod and caulk against the face wall weep track.

Terminating EIFS at the Brick Ledge. When terminating the EIFS at the brick ledge it is important to have the flashing installed before the EIFS is applied. You always want the flashing to drain out to the face of the brick. The weep track will still be used in the moisture drainage system. The flashing is not enough because the EIFS has to have a place for the moisure if trapped behind the system to get out and that is what the weep is for.

Terminating EIFS at the roof line. The roof line maybe the one issue of terminating EIFS I see screwed up the most. It is not possible to take EIFS right down to the shingles and think that a caulk joint between the EIFS and the shingle will keep water out. Common sense should tell even a novice that that is ridiculous but you would be surprised how often we see this. Standard procedure is to keep the EIFS up off the roof rake 2 inches and use a weep track. Also I can not stress enough how important it is to install a kick out flashing at the end of the roof flashing.

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EIFS Repair Kit bundled with the Book (EIFS Repair A Comprehensive Guide) is a great deal.

Your are purchasing the original EIFS Repair Kit bundled with EIFS Repair – A Comprehensive Guide, the book by Corey Turcotte. Bought separately $318.99 bundled pay only $299.99.

EIFS Repair Kit: The kit includes 4.5 lbs of our specially blended fiber glass based EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) material, mix container, stir paddle, trowel, float, gloves, paint brush, razor knife, foam, fiberglass mesh, AR glass fibers, 3.5 lbs. Fine Finish, 3.5lbs. Medium Finish, 3.5lbs.Coarse Finish, install instructions, and a  helpful DVD to watch before doing your repair. You will have enough material to cover approximately 5 Sq. Ft. of EIFS repairs. Patching your EIFS has never been easier with the new EIFS Repair Kit.

EIFS Repair – A Comprehensive Guide, the book. If you are a home or business owner that has EIFS cladding this book is a must read for you. Even if you are not the ‘do it yourself-er’ this book will give you insight into the EIFS process and give you much needed tips and information on EIFS maintenance to prolong your EIFS cladding.

Click the ‘Buy Now’ button to purchase the EIFS Repair Kit bundled with EIFS Repair A Comprehensive Guide. Item #: ERK-B-001 $299.99

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Note: The DIY EIFS Repair kit works with all brands of EIFS / Synthetic Stucco including Dryvit, Senergy, STO, Master Wall, etc.

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EIFS Repair Kit bundled with the Book

Purchase The EIFS Repair Kit Pro – Coarse Finish here

The EIFS Repair Kit Pro – Coarse Finish Comes with Coarse Finish, Cement Mix, Fiberglass Mesh,  float, Instructions, DVD, and Quick Reference Guide.

With the pro kit there is 3 times the material of the original kit. This kit will cover 15 square feet compared to the 5 square feet of the original EIFS Repair Kit. What you do not get with the Pro Kits are the tools to do the repair with exception of the EIFS Float.

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Item number ERKP-C-001

We use Paypal, the famous Ebay Company for our Online Purchases, we will never have your personal information, it will all be handled by Paypal, so you can have complete peace of mind purchasing The EIFS Repair Kit.

Note: The DIY EIFS Repair kit works with all brands of EIFS / Synthetic Stucco including Dryvit, Senergy, STO, Master Wall, etc.

EIFS Repair Texture Chart

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EIFS Repair Kit Pro – Coarse Finish

Purchase The EIFS Repair Kit Pro – Fine Finish here

The EIFS Repair Kit Pro – Medium Finish Comes with Medium Finish, Cement Mix, Fiberglass Mesh,  float, Instructions, DVD, and Quick Reference Guide.

With the pro kit there is 3 times the material of the original kit. This kit will cover 15 square feet compared to the 5 square feet of the original EIFS Repair Kit. What you do not get with the Pro Kits are the tools to do the repair with exception of the EIFS Float.

Click the Buy Now button to purchase the EIFS Repair Kit Pro – Medium Finish.
Item number ERKP-M-001.   Only $379.00 – Three times the material

We use Paypal, the famous Ebay Company for our Online Purchases, we will never have your personal information, it will all be handled by Paypal, so you can have complete peace of mind purchasing The EIFS Repair Kit.Note: The DIY EIFS Repair kit works with all brands of EIFS / Synthetic Stucco including Dryvit, Senergy, STO, Master Wall, etc.

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The new EIFS Repair Kit Pro is available for purchase

The EIFS Repair kit Pro is similar to the original EIFS Repair Kit except it does not come with all the tools to complete the job just the materials (complete list of whats in the Pro Kits). There are three versions of the Pro EIFS Repair Kit. There is Fine, Medium and Coarse kits. The  only difference between the three pro kits are the types of finish coat included in the kits. Before ordering the pro kit you will have to determine what type of finish texture you have on your wall.

The EIFS Repair Kit Pro Comes with Finish, Cement Mix, Fiberglass Mesh,  and a float.

With the pro kit there is 3 times the material of the original kit. This kit will cover 15 square feet compared to the 5 square feet of the original EIFS Repair Kit.

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• The EIFS Repair Kit Pro – Fine Finish
• The EIFS Repair Kit Pro – Medium Finish
• The EIFS Repair Kit Pro – Coarse Finish

Purchase The EIFS Repair Kit Pro – Fine Finish here

The EIFS Repair Kit Pro – Fine Finish Comes with Fine Finish, Cement Mix, Fiberglass Mesh,  float, Instructions, DVD, and Quick Reference Guide.

With the pro kit there is 3 times the material of the original kit. This kit will cover 15 square feet compared to the 5 square feet of the original EIFS Repair Kit. What you do not get with the Pro Kits are the tools to do the repair with exception of the EIFS Float.

Click the Buy Now button to purchase the EIFS Repair Kit Pro – Fine Finish.
Item number ERKP-F-001. Only $379.00 – Three times the material

We use Paypal, the famous Ebay Company for our Online Purchases, we will never have your personal information, it will all be handled by Paypal, so you can have complete peace of mind purchasing The EIFS Repair Kit.

Note: The DIY EIFS Repair kit works with all brands of EIFS / Synthetic Stucco including Dryvit, Senergy, STO, Master Wall, etc.

EIFS Repair Texture Chart

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