Residential
EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System), often referred to as stucco or synthetic stucco, is a popular choice for home exteriors. There are many reasons for this, including the fact that it can be applied over a variety of substrates and looks great on both traditional and modern homes. In this blog post, we will discuss the basics of Exterior Insulation and Finish System stucco, including what it is, how it’s installed, and some of its benefits.
Exterior Insulation and Finish System stucco is a type of cladding that is made up of several layers. The first layer is typically a weather-resistant barrier, followed by a layer of foam insulation. The next layer is a thin coating of cementitious and the final layer is an acrylic-based render. Synthetic stucco can be applied over block, brick, OSB, T1-11 and fiberglass board. It is a popular choice for both residential and commercial buildings.
Moisture Testing
An Exterior Insulation and Finish System Inspection should be done before you buy a Synthetic Stucco home.
Everyone knows to get your home inspected before you buy it, but there are a lot of people that do not know if you plan on buying a house clad with Exterior Insulation and Finish System you should have it also inspected by an EIFS professional to make sure the system is up to par and if it is not you need to know how much it is going to cost to fix it. Essentially, there are 4 things that every buyer should do before purchasing the home.
- Have a professional do a visual inspection of the cladding. A simple visual inspection for the well trained eye can find many things on the exterior of a home that are missing or not done right.
- The professional should be trained in thermal imaging, so he can perform infrared thermography on the home to find any moisture anomalies.
- The professional should have an invasive moisture meter to confirm any moisture anomalies found by the thermal imaging.
- The guy that comes out should be able to put together a quote for the cost of repairs.
About Us
I have been specializing in repairing synthetic stucco longer than anyone else. Most companies that repair EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) have something else they do as a main gig. I have been focusing on repairing this product since 2000, and after the testing came out from the Oakridge National Laboratories in 2007 I doubled down on repairs. You would be hard pressed to find someone that has more experience repairing EIFS.
Services
Missing or failing flashing
If you’re installing synthetic stucco, it’s important to make sure that all the necessary flashing is in place.
Delamination of stucco
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Termination issues
Synthetic stucco, also known as EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System), is a great way to finish the exterior of your home.
Vehicle damage
If you’re installing synthetic stucco, it’s important to make sure that all the necessary flashing is in place.
Bird damage
I am not really sure why the woodpeckers like EIFS stucco. I originally thought it was because moisture had gotten behind
Consulting
Why hiring a EIFS consultant on every Synthetic Stucco job no matter how big or small is so important.
