EIFS: the barrier your property needsEIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) is a synthetic building material used to create decorative siding.
EIFS offers several benefits over traditional materials like vinyl or aluminum siding, including moisture protection, energy efficiency, ease of installation, long life span and resistance to mold growth. Exterior insulation takes many forms, including foam panels that are wrapped with insulation before being covered by stucco or fiber cement boards filled with insulation. EIFS refers only to these exterior insulation materials rather than the entire system of components needed for proper installation. |
EIFS siding is one of the most popular choices for home or business owners looking to make their property more energy efficient. Other benefits include:
EIFS is also durable enough to stand up to regular weathering and hail storms without getting damaged, meaning that homeowners won't need upkeep as often as they would with other types of siding.
Exterior insulation systems can be found on both new construction and remodeling projects. EIFS is commonly used on commercial buildings, where its resistance to water damage helps to keep interiors dry. Retail businesses, for example, rely on EIFS because it keeps walls unmarked by smudges or stains that might appear in the presence of moisture. Gas stations also choose this siding system for its ability to protect both the building itself and fuel pumps from rain and flooding.
EIFS provides many benefits over traditional materials like wood, vinyl or aluminum siding, including durability, weather resistance and long life span. Installation requires professional workmanship to ensure that between panels are airtight, allowing for maximum energy efficiency.
- Long Lasting - an exterior insulation system like EIFS can be expected to last 25 years or longer with proper installation and maintenance. This long life span helps save money over time by avoiding costly replacement work.
- Moisture Protection - EIFS panels act as a barrier that protects walls from moisture damage caused by humidity or rain, ensuring that mold isn't given the opportunity to grow on walls behind the siding. Proper ventilation is still important, but not as critical as it would be without EIFS.
- Energy Efficiency - EIFS insulation panels create a tight seal that keeps warm or cool air from escaping through walls, which helps to lower monthly energy bills.
EIFS is also durable enough to stand up to regular weathering and hail storms without getting damaged, meaning that homeowners won't need upkeep as often as they would with other types of siding.
Exterior insulation systems can be found on both new construction and remodeling projects. EIFS is commonly used on commercial buildings, where its resistance to water damage helps to keep interiors dry. Retail businesses, for example, rely on EIFS because it keeps walls unmarked by smudges or stains that might appear in the presence of moisture. Gas stations also choose this siding system for its ability to protect both the building itself and fuel pumps from rain and flooding.
EIFS provides many benefits over traditional materials like wood, vinyl or aluminum siding, including durability, weather resistance and long life span. Installation requires professional workmanship to ensure that between panels are airtight, allowing for maximum energy efficiency.
EIFS in commercial use
A property with a painted exterior can be expensive to maintain, with the cost of updating and maintaining a property's exterior paint work often exceeding the value the paint adds to the property. In addition, painting a building every few years is a strong requirement for most lenders in order to extend a loan on a property. That is why some businesses choose to use something different from traditional paint when they are going to be responsible for upkeep of their exterior for long time periods.
One product that is often used in place of paint is Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS). This material has several advantages over paint including increase durability against weathering elements, protection from moisture damage, and ability to be customized in color and texture. EIFS is often used instead of paint in commercial buildings like:
One product that is often used in place of paint is Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS). This material has several advantages over paint including increase durability against weathering elements, protection from moisture damage, and ability to be customized in color and texture. EIFS is often used instead of paint in commercial buildings like:
- Office Buildings: offices sometimes need a higher standard of environmental protection than residences, and the use of EIFS can help provide this. The main thing that distinguishes an office building from a residence is the large number of workers that must spend long hours inside the building during normal working days.
- Hospitals: hospitals are tall multi-level structures with large windows that usually contain many different materials such as glass and metal coatings on their exteriors. Because of all these different materials and high maintenance requirements, most hospitals choose to utilize EIFS on a certain percentage of their exteriors to simplify future maintenance.
- Commercial Buildings: commercial buildings often have large expanses of glass windows that require the use of EIFS for environmental protection and wind load reduction. In addition, many commercial building owners choose this type of exterior to make it easier to market their property because EIFS allows for various color options while being very low in cost compared to other exterior materials. It is also extremely easy to maintain which makes it convenient for tenants.
To discuss your EIFS project with one of our experts or for a free estimate, contact Frisco Stucco today at (469) 813-7056.