Woodpecker Stucco Damage, what to do now in 2020? When a woodpecker or flicker creates a hole within the EIFS siding, the layers of the exterior finishing are revealed and exposed to the elements.
Tape each joint after applying a layer of compound. Water may assist embed the tape if the compound is thinned down a little. Using the 6-in. knife, smooth out any bubbles in the tape by dragging the tape outward from the center toward the ends.