5 Reasons Why You Need EIFS for Your Home

If someone told you that you could be saving money on your energy bills each month, you’d probably ask them how. The answer is simple: Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS). But what is EIFS? An EIFS is part of the exterior walls of your house, and it consists of an insulation board, a reinforced base coat, and a textured protective finish coat. Having an EIFS installed on your home can not only save you money in the long term with better energy efficiency, but it will also protect your home from wear and tear from the elements. Here are five of Marcotte General Contracting’s top reasons for installing an EIFS.

1. Improve Energy Efficiency

Having an EIFS installed will increase your home’s insulation. The extra layers, especially the insulation board, help to reduce air infiltration by up to 55% and increase the R-value – heat rating – from R-11 to R-16. In some cases, houses installed with EIFS will reduce total energy usage by 45%.

2. Increase Durability of Your Home

Most EIFS are much more durable than your typical siding or stucco. They are usually built with a specially formulated 100% acrylic binder that is resistant to fading, chalking, and yellowing. It’s also resistant to dirt, mildew, and mold and can easily be hosed down should it pick up residue from gusty winds. If you live in an area that has extreme temperatures, it is also a good idea to install an EIFS as the systems are flexible and easily expand and contract without cracking.

3. Makes Your Home More Resistant to Fire

Homes that have an EIFS are more likely to resist fire. After undergoing thorough testing, the EIFS passed with flying colors. An EIFS wall will not ignite until they’ve been exposed to 20 minutes of radiant heat.

4. Makes Your Home More Resistant to Water

An EIFS provides more water resistance than any other exterior building material. It’s important to have a moisture control system in place so that you can avoid decay and mold in your home.

5. Provides Design Aesthetic

Not only is an EIFS functional, but it can also be aesthetically pleasing. An EIFS resembles stone or stucco, and they can be installed in a variety of colors and textures. Skilled applicators – like Marcotte General Contracting – can add a number of architectural design elements when installing an EIFS. Some elements that you might want to add include are cornices, arches, columns, keystones, cornerstones, special moldings, and decorative accents.

Hire Marcotte General Contracting to Install Your EIFS

If you’re ready to install an EIFS on your home, contact Marcotte General Contracting to get the job done right. Our services are available nationwide, and we’re happy to talk through the pros and cons of installing an EIFS. We look forward to talking with you soon!