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. If the holes ...

Q. I own a 6-year-old home covered with EIFS synthetic stucco. Even though I have the home inspected each year for moisture intrusion, I plan on replacing the EIFS with a mixture of real cement stucco ...

The nation’s leading home building trade group has “cautioned” its members over the use of EIFS, the synthetic stucco material that has been blamed for extensive structural damage to houses, primarily ...

Owners of homes that have synthetic stucco, or “EIFS” exterior siding, may be affected by a class action lawsuit settlement involving Dryvit, a major manufacturer of the product. Exterior insulation ...

EIFS (pronounced eefs) is an acronym for Exterior Insulation and Finish System. EIFS is a type of siding sometimes called synthetic stucco. It provides insulation, weatherproofing, color and texture ...

The nation’s leading home building trade group has “cautioned” its members over the use of Eifs, the synthetic stucco material that has been blamed for extensive structural damage to houses, primarily ...

From all appearances, the exteriors of a large number of San Antonio buildings are stucco. But in fact, their exterior is a synthetic wall system that has been gaining popularity in the city, despite ...

Los Angeles-area homeowners who believe their houses are covered with Exterior Insulation and Finish System, a synthetic stucco product, may be eligible to receive cash compensation, free property ...

Stucco is one of the most popular exterior finishes for homes. It's an attractive, low-maintenance and fire-resistant sheathing. But, like any building product, it's only as good as its application.