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Stucco buildings are abundant in Canada but how to buy the right one comes with a lot of questions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

No one would like to buy something that isn’t worth the price of it. Now let’s talk about the things that you should know before any decision is taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s Exterior Insulated Finish System( EIFS Stucco)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Exterior Insulated Finish System is also called synthetic stucco, and it refers to a multi-layered exterior finish that’s been used in European construction since shortly after World War II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EIFS is a general class of non-load bearing building cladding systems that provides exterior walls with an insulated, water-resistant, finished surface in an integrated composite material system. An exterior insulated finish system ( EIFS) is also called synthetic stucco, and it refers to a multi-layered exterior finish that’s been used in European construction since shortly after World War II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contractors found stucco to be a good repair choice for buildings damaged during the war. The majority of repairs to European buildings were to structures constructed of stone, concrete, brick, or other similar, durable materials. Some homeowners might think their home is made from traditional stucco when, in fact, the exterior siding is actually EIFS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Exterior Insulated Finish System Has Six Layers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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• An optional water-resistive barrier is generally fluid that’s applied to cover the substrate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• An adhesive attaches the insulation board to the supporting structure. Mechanical fasteners can be used in some cases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• A foam insulation board is secured to the exterior wall surface substrate, most often with adhesive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• A base coat, either acrylic or polymer-based cement material, is applied to the top of the insulation then reinforced with glass fiber reinforcement mesh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• The reinforcement mesh is embedded in the base coat material.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• The finish is a textured coat that’s decorative and protective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

  The most common type of EIFS used today is the system that includes a drainage cavity, which allows any moisture to exit the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Benefits of Using Exterior Insulated Finish System<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n