Jim Whalen of EIFS Inspections Inc. emphasizes the importance of getting a new home inspected for EIFS as it's being built. A follow-up inspection a year later is advised.

Exterior insulation and finish systems, or EIFS, are proprietary wall cladding assemblies that combine rigid insulation board with a water-resistant exterior coating. EIFS are popular chiefly for ...

The problems with "EIFS" begin when you cut a hole in the product, to install windows or doors or to allow for outside plumbing such as hose spigots or water lines for sprinkler systems.

Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems (EIFS) are versatile, high-performance solutions that meet modern requirements for both new builds and renovations.

North American demand for stucco and EIFS is projected to grow from 1.1 billion square feet valued at $1.9 billion in 2011 to 1.4 billion square feet valued at $2.4 billion in 2014, a CAGR of 8% ...