What is the EIFS system?
Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) are non-load bearing exterior wall cladding solutions that incorporates exterior continuous insulation, with a cladding that allows architects and contractors added design flexibility and a variety of aesthetic finishes, while helping to meet increasingly more stringent . The main problem with EIFS cladding is moisture retention, leading to mould growth, wood rot, and structural damage if water gets trapped behind the system. Unlike traditional stucco, EIFS does not naturally allow moisture to escape, making proper installation and maintenance crucial to prevent failures.Exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) is a general class of non-load bearing building cladding systems that provides exterior walls with an insulated, water-resistant, finished surface in an integrated composite material system. A historic brick building in Germany covered with EIFS on the right side.The two main types of EIFS systems are Polymer-Based EIFS (PB EIFS) and Polymer-Modified EIFS (PM EIFS). PB EIFS uses a polymer-based base coat with flexible fibreglass mesh, which is lightweight and ideal for residential projects.