Back in March, we published the Setting Straight a Cladding Conundrum: EIFS vs Stucco, which showed the differences between two exterior wall cladding materials that are often mistaken for once another. Now in an easier … Read more
To the untrained – and sometimes trained – eye, Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) and Stucco often appear as one and the same. As popular building materials, EIFS and stucco seem aesthetically similar, and many believe they have the same basic properties, save one being an acrylic version of the other. However, EIFS and stucco couldn’t be more different, starting from the most basic level to the final, completed building system. Read more
EIMA previously reported on the story of the Grayling Fire Department plans to restore their existing building with an Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS), due to continuing moisture issues with the previous exterior wall … Read more
On June 28th, in a post entitled EIFS vs. Stucco: Energy and More, we discussed the benefits of EIFS compared to stucco while pointing to another article entitled Why Property owners Should Choose EIFS over … Read more
After catching an article by Aurel Ambarus Why Property owners Should Choose EIFS over Stucco, I wanted to add some additional commentary to support his opinion. Some people think EIFS is stucco, and will even … Read more
