Benefits of EIFS:
- EIFS is a synthetic material.
- It is practically unyielding to water and water vapor.
- One coat and two coat systems are available.
- The outer surface layer usually contains long lasting acrylic polymers that are solid colored and extremely elastic.
- A wide variety of colors and textures are available.
EIFS systems are almost always applied over an unbroken layer of expanded polystyrene insulation board but thru modern day EIFS research, especially hear in the Tidewater area more and more materials are being developed to work well with EIFS components. The use of Dense Glass and Durock as a substrate in EIFS applications is one example of how contractors are dealing with the wood factor in the moisture damage problem proactively. Another benefit of EIFS is lower fuel bills. When used in conjunction with standard fiberglass batt wall insulation EIFS is second to none in terms of thermal value. No other siding material could come close.
