Anyone have experience with EIFS construction?

Question

Thinking of purchasing a 19 year old home with eifs construction and heard there could be promblems. Any information concerning eifs

Answer 1

If installed incorrectly EIFS can have problems with water intrusion. The water problem leads to the framing rotting out behind the outer wall. I would suggest that you find a Licensed Home Inspector who is familiar with EIFS. Your inspector will use moisture detectors and perhaps even Thermal Imaging cameras to try to detect any moisture intrusion problems.

Bottom line, find an experienced home inspector, it may seem to be expensive but it will be far less than buying a home that has problems that you can't see.