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title: "What Is EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System)? | Calibre Glossary"
description: "EIFS is a non-load-bearing exterior wall cladding made of insulation board attached to the substrate, a reinforced base coat and a textured finish coat,."
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Building systems

# Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS)

EIFS is a non-load-bearing exterior wall cladding made of insulation board attached to the substrate, a reinforced base coat and a textured finish coat, sometimes called synthetic stucco.

## Why it matters

Older barrier-type EIFS can trap moisture behind the cladding and damage wall framing without obvious signs. Modern EIFS with drainage adds a water-resistive barrier and a drainage path. Inspectors use moisture meters and probing to check suspect walls.

Source: [eima.com](https://www.eima.com/abouteifs.html)

## Where we discuss it

-   [Assisted Living Facility Due Diligence: A Full-Scope Guide](https://calibre.multisites.ai/cre-inspector-insights/assisted-living-facility-due-diligence)
-   [The Perils of EIFS](https://calibre.multisites.ai/cre-inspector-insights/the-perils-of-eifs)

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