Exterior Insulation and Finishing System (EIFS) is a type of building exterior wall cladding system that provides exterior walls with an insulated finished surface and waterproofing in an integrated composite material system. EIFS is a lightweight synthetic wall cladding that includes foam plastic insulation and thin synthetic
There are three (basic) layers to EIFS:
1. Inner Layer Foam/Rigid Insulation Board that's secured to the exterior wall surface, often with adhesive (in front of drainage track).
2. Middle Layer, a polymer and cement base coat that's applied to the top of the insulation, then reinforced with glass fiber mesh.
3. Exterior Layer, a textured finish coat.
Below is a diagrammatic view of the EIFS:
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Benefits & Advantages of using EIFS:
- Preserves the core wall & stays dry with drainage track system.
- Gives elegant look and can instantly increase curb appeal. Provide long lasting beauty.
- Advantages to natural stucco include fire resistance.
- Is very low maintenance.
- Final finish is 100% acrylic, long-lasting and waterproof.
- Provides Insulation, a high degree of Energy Efficiency & Savings.
The more you insulate, the more you save on monthly utilities & cash in on green dollars from the Federal and Ontario governments.
Your walls are the biggest source of heat loss in your home (accounting for up to 35%). This is primarily due to 2 reasons: air leakage and heat loss (or gain).
Insulating the exterior walls with EIFS decreases this heat flow by providing a continuous barrier to the flow of heat, via insulation and an air-flow resistant barrier.
Select your average monthly energy costs from the drop-down menu below to calculate how much money you can save over just the first 10 years on heating bills if you were to reduce your heating and cooling bills by just 35%.