A tweaked version of stucco, Exterior insulation finishing system or EIFS has gained popularity among homeowners due to its unique texture, weather sealing features and competitive cost. However, it has gone through an era of lawsuits and backlash in the United States. Due to multiple lawsuits in the 1990s by Read more…
EIFS or synthetic stucco has been in use for a long time now. However, it got very popular in the 1990s. At the same time, side by side, stucco problems started to show up. Consequently, a huge number of class-action lawsuits started to sprout up before the courts. All of Read more…
Like most people, I consider stucco a very stable building material. So I am wondering how long stucco can withstand the weather and time. I have done my research and here is what stucco home owners should know. Most new houses can easily last 50 years if it’s made of Read more…
Almost all of the stucco EIFS that has been built today has a sewage system installed in it that will allow moisture to drain off. In fact, the new ones are of premium quality and high durability. Unfortunately, similar to every other development project, contractors required over several years and Read more…
Since stucco is hydrophobic, water is an important catalyst for chemical substances that help to harden and heal this material – and that is why it is recommended to moisturize for most of the day, as it keeps the cement moisture high enough to hydrate or heal. You can update Read more…
Stucco gaps around your windows can help fill cracks and create the appearance of a smooth stucco surface, but it does not identify the root cause of the problem. If a poorly blended coat, unwanted installed control joint, or other deep problem is the main cause of cracking, the stack Read more…
Question: ”Our house has natural piles, but has been painted over and over again and is now peeling off very badly. Our dilemma is whether the pages should be repainted, new siding added, or perhaps stacked again, so we have several questions. If we repaint, what kind of prep work and paint is needed for the stucco? Read more…
The advantages of EIFS are more than energy efficiency and design flexibility. It is also easy to maintain. EIFS rarely requires painting. Most are made exclusively with 100-percent-acrylic binders that help prevent fading, chalking, and yellowing. As a result, most buildings tend to maintain their original look over time. Early Read more…