The most talked-about problem of discussion. This is where all the problem lies. This happens when you deviate from installation guidelines. That is, you don’t do any maintenance, and also contracting the wrong person to do the installation. There are several sources of water intrusion in barrier EIFS, including improper joints around penetrations, improper joints where EIFS meets dissimilar materials, and lack of proper flashings. Water can also enter the system through cracks in the surface of the EIFS, no matter how small the crack. Practically, any joint or penetration in the stucco material may be doubtful. It has been tested and found to be the best performing cladding with moisture control when compared to brick, traditional stucco, and others these days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During those times, one of the biggest concerns about any building cladding system was the potential for moisture intrusion behind the cladding system. It has been tested and has improved over the years to address this concern. Today, most EIFS installations include a wall drainage system that provides drainage to keep the system free from moisture.
Wall drainage EIFS systems are like cavity walls. They are put in over a weather barrier behind the insulation that works as a secondary drainage plane. The weather barrier must be properly flashed and coordinated with all other portions of the exterior wall to prevent water from migrating into the underlying walls or interior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n