Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems

EIFS stands for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems

It is a type of exterior cladding used in construction. It’s often called synthetic stucco and provides insulation and a decorative finish for building exteriors. EIFS systems consist of multiple layers, typically including insulation board, a base coat, and a decorative topcoat.

EIFS is a non-load-bearing cladding system that incorporates insulation, a weather-resistant barrier, and a decorative finish.

EIFS’s structural benefits and aesthetic appeal make it an ideal product for new and retrofitted construction. Builders can apply these ‘synthetic stucco’ multilayered systems to wood, steel, or concrete substrates in any climate. Specific structural and design benefits include:

• Energy-efficient drainage EIFS meets the requirements of ASHRAE 90.1.
• Fire-resistant EIFS pass the significant tests required by building codes for fire resistance (ASTM E119), ignitability (NFPA 268), intermediate multi-story fire test (NFPA 285), and full-scale multi-story, corner test (ANSI FM 4880).
• EIFS resists the spread of flames within the combustible core/component of panels from one story to the next. In addition, EIFS limits the lateral spreading of flames from the origin of the compartment fire to nearby spaces.
• Low-maintenance EIFS resists unhealthy and structurally damaging mold. Aesthetically versatile, it can mimic brick, granite, stone, and marble.