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Old 03-24-2008, 07:42 PM
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Re: Can you tell me if this is EIFS
Hi Seth,

The pics in your first post certainly could be EIFS. It's hard to be sure just by looking at the pictures. Knock on it, like the others have recommended.

The pictures in your second post show wood damage, but there is no EIFS anywhere near-by, So the damage shown isn't really EIFS related. Flashing related, maybe... which is also one of the reasons that causes EIFS... and every other exterior cladding problems.

You would be better off, and do better by your client to simply recommend that they contact a Certified EIFS Inspector. Although there are a number of certifying organizations out there, EDI (Exterior Design Institute) Certified Inspectors are considered by many to be the best. I'm not knocking other organizations, but EDI emphsizes inspecting, while many other organizations emphasize installing.
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