Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS), also known as synthetic stucco, is increasingly becoming a fashionable exterior finishing and cladding option among homeowners. If you’re wondering whether it’s the right choice for your home, there are a few things we would like you to know about this product.
- Appearance. If you’re a fan of stucco, then EIFS won’t disappoint you. It’s visually indistinguishable from traditional stucco, with the exception that modern EIFS has more (specifically six) layers. EIFS is also a truly remarkable product in terms of its versatility. As a synthetic product, it can be designed to mimic the appearance of finishes like traditional stucco, brick, and wood. You’ll also love its wide color variety that’s guaranteed to meet your home’s aesthetic needs.
- Durability. EIFS incorporates protective layers that offer exceptional protection against moisture intrusion, color fading, and chalking. Furthermore, it’s much easier to clean than most exterior finishes, since it repels dust, mold, and mildew much more effectively.
- Insulation Properties. One of the many EIFS layers is an insulation board, which reduces air infiltration much better than other exterior finishes like wood and brick. This offers better indoor temperature control. The insulation board also boosts your home exterior’s fire resistance by providing an additional R-value of about 5 per inch.
- Lightweight. Since EIFS is not made using cement, it’s about 80% lighter than traditional stucco when accounting for all its six layers. This makes it a highly workable finishing material that should make any installation job easy.
Overall, choosing EIFS for your home is a wonderful idea. Contact our experienced team at G.H. Stucco today for a quality installation during your next home improvement project.