Editor's note: This article was originally published as part of an AIA/CES Discovery course: "EIFS: How to succeed with exterior insulation and finish systems." Take this free course at ...

Today, sustainability has become the standard for new buildings, whether residential or commercial. The concept of ‘green’ buildings has driven building owners to think about building designs ...

Owners of homes that have synthetic stucco, or “EIFS” exterior siding, may be affected by a class action lawsuit settlement involving Dryvit, a major manufacturer of the product. Exterior insulation ...

Parex USA, Inc., the parent company of leading building material brands; Parex, Teifs, LaHabra, El Rey, and Merkrete, unveils two new Parex EIFS basecoats & adhesives – 121 Cool Base and 121 Dry HI ...

Before and after image of a renovation of a building that was applied with Terraco EIFS making it energy-efficient. Image © Terraco Renovations are not only a ...

ATLANTA - Hardcoat stucco siding is a siding material made of Portland cement, sand, lime, and water. Applied in three coats over a lath base, it provides a solid, durable, and seamless home exterior.

FACTS:Lennar Corp. and several of its affiliates built more than 400 homes in the Houston area from 1996 to 1999 using a synthetic stucco called Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS), which was ...