Backwrapping, Edgewrapping and Terminating EIFS No matter what type of wall-cladding is used on a home or building, it will stop and start at some point on the wall. These termination points are where water intrusion, if it's at all possible, may occur. Extra precaution ...

Why EIFS are not a do-it-yourself project In the mid-1990s, Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems were frequently in the news because of significant moisture-related issues that were affecting homes in the United States. While these issues were primarily concentrated in North Carolina, EIFS other areas and ...

The EIFS industry - past, present and future Despite EIFS being a quality product, as with any industry that relies on one product for its livelihood, there may always be a slight caution when it comes to using it. The undeserved reputation EIFS has garnered ...

EIFS and Flashing Flashings aren't an Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems component, nor are they made by the same manufacturer, but they are an essential part of many EIFS walls, especially where the EIFS meets other installations like windows and doors. Flashings are necessary to redirect ...