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 greater attention to fire safety and moisture control, as well as long-term stability of buildings, is increasing the adoption of more advanced exterior insulation and finish systems, such as ...

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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 ...

When Entrekin Builders puts up the exterior walls of one of its homes in Chester County, Pa., near Philadelphia, it does some things differently from many builders. A key difference is that the firm ...