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Dryvit EIFS are designed to last for the typical design life of a building. The actual longevity on any specific building will depend mainly on the building maintenance program. Some EIFS facades date back 50-60 years.

Stucco can deteriorate if moisture gets into the structure. Penetrations through the wall contribute to moisture intrusion due to breaches in the sealant elements such as windows, doors, chimneys -- and generally any through-wall penetrations.

EIFS is an acronym for “Exterior Insulation and Finish System.” Many people refer to it as “Dryvit” or mistakenly as “stucco.” Dryvit Systems, Inc. is manufacturer of EIFS products. This is a generic trademark descriptor, similar to Kleenex, which is a manufacturer of tissues.

The product called Dryvit is a type of synthetic stucco that is applied as a final coat to another stucco system, such as EIFS, to keep water from penetrating the other layers of the wall. Hence the usage of “dry.”

The product called Dryvit is a type of synthetic stucco that is applied as a final coat to another stucco system, such as EIFS, to keep water from penetrating the other layers of the wall.

Stucco can deteriorate if moisture gets into the structure. Penetrations through the wall contribute to moisture intrusion due to breaches in the sealant elements such as windows, doors, chimneys -- and generally any through-wall penetrations.

Dryvit EIFS are designed to last for the typical design life of a building. The actual longevity on any specific building will depend mainly on the building maintenance program. Some EIFS facades date back 50-60 years.

Dryvit offers two fully transferable warranty types for EIFS-clad commercial buildings that have been restored under the DryvitCARE Plan: 1) A DryvitCARE Standard 10-year limited materials warranty and 2) The DryvitCARE Platinum warranty, which includes the standard ten-year (10) materials and a ten-year (10) EIFS ...

Cons of EIFS If the installation didn't include a drainage layer, water will become trapped and will not evaporate as quickly as with traditional stucco. An EIFS will require more frequent inspections due to potential water infiltration issues.

However, as with all building products, depending on location, some cleaning may be required. See Dryvit publication DSC152 on cleaning and recoating. Shelf Life and Storage Shelf life is 2 years in unopened container.

Dryvit EIFS are designed to last for the typical design life of a building. The actual longevity on any specific building will depend mainly on the building maintenance program. Some EIFS facades date back 50-60 years.

Stucco can deteriorate if moisture gets into the structure. Penetrations through the wall contribute to moisture intrusion due to breaches in the sealant elements such as windows, doors, chimneys -- and generally any through-wall penetrations.

EIFS is an acronym for “Exterior Insulation and Finish System.” Many people refer to it as “Dryvit” or mistakenly as “stucco.” Dryvit Systems, Inc. is manufacturer of EIFS products. This is a generic trademark descriptor, similar to Kleenex, which is a manufacturer of tissues.

The product called Dryvit is a type of synthetic stucco that is applied as a final coat to another stucco system, such as EIFS, to keep water from penetrating the other layers of the wall. Hence the usage of “dry.”

The product called Dryvit is a type of synthetic stucco that is applied as a final coat to another stucco system, such as EIFS, to keep water from penetrating the other layers of the wall.

Stucco can deteriorate if moisture gets into the structure. Penetrations through the wall contribute to moisture intrusion due to breaches in the sealant elements such as windows, doors, chimneys -- and generally any through-wall penetrations.

Dryvit EIFS are designed to last for the typical design life of a building. The actual longevity on any specific building will depend mainly on the building maintenance program. Some EIFS facades date back 50-60 years.

Dryvit offers two fully transferable warranty types for EIFS-clad commercial buildings that have been restored under the DryvitCARE Plan: 1) A DryvitCARE Standard 10-year limited materials warranty and 2) The DryvitCARE Platinum warranty, which includes the standard ten-year (10) materials and a ten-year (10) EIFS ...

Cons of EIFS If the installation didn't include a drainage layer, water will become trapped and will not evaporate as quickly as with traditional stucco. An EIFS will require more frequent inspections due to potential water infiltration issues.

However, as with all building products, depending on location, some cleaning may be required. See Dryvit publication DSC152 on cleaning and recoating. Shelf Life and Storage Shelf life is 2 years in unopened container.

However, as with all building products, depending on location, some cleaning may be required. See Dryvit publication DSC152 on cleaning and recoating. Shelf Life and Storage Shelf life is 2 years in unopened container.