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EIFS is a multi-layered exterior wall system that is used on homes and commercial buildings. This system provides excellent energy efficiency and has a larger range of design capabilities then other exterior facades.
EIFS can reduce air infiltration by as much as 52% compared to conventional stucco, standard brick or wood construction. EIFS adds to the "R-value" of a building (R-value is the measurement of the resistance to heat flow); the higher the R-value number the better the insulating value. Most EIFS use an installation board with an R-value, R-4.0 + R - 5.9 per inch. When the EIFS insulation board is combined with the standard wall equity insulation, it raises the R-value of the wall insulation from R-11 to R-18 or more.
The elegant look of EIFS resembles traditional stucco, but EIFS are far more versatile then masonry stucco because it comes in a limitless number of colors and a wide variety of design textures. Special accents or trim (keystones, arches, quoins and moldings) are just a few examples of the flexible design capabilities that are usually cost prohibitive using conventional stucco systems.
Creative Coatings, Inc. has experienced and certified applicators that only install synthetic systems, which are of quality and proven by industry standards. On all residential construction, Creative Coatings, Inc. installs a mechanically fastened water drainage system over a quality vapor barrier. This will eliminate the possibility of moisture damage caused by water getting in behind the system. Once the vapor barrier is installed, the foam is mechanically fastened to the substrate. The foam has channels cut in the backside of the insulation board to allow any incidental moisture to pass to the bottom of the system when there are weep holes installed. Once all the foam drainage boards are installed over the vapor barrier, all areas are rasped and sanded smooth. At this time, all trim details are installed. The next step is to install an acrylic basecoat with mesh embedded over all foam areas. Once the basecoat has cured, the selected finish color is applied.