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In most cases, homes are a lifetime investment, and the home owner is not in a position to tear it out and change it up as they would in a retail situation. The problem arises when moisture is allowed to get into the walls, usually through penetrations such as windows or doors, or any penetration for that matter. Once moisture gets into the wall, it becomes trapped and causes the structure to rot. Because EIFS is flexible and will only crack in extreme situations, the substrate and framing can be completely rotted out with no sign of problems from the outside.
We built our home in west Plano in the mid-1990’s, at a time when many architects and builders were recommending and utilizing a type of stucco called EIFS (Exterior Insulated Finishing System). Over time, this EIFS system proved to be problematic as water trapped behind the EIFS caused the underlying OSB and framing to become water-logged and rotted. In 2007 we contracted with Mark Cline, proprietor of Plaster, Inc. to remove and replace the EIFS, damaged framing, sheathing and insulation, and to replace it with a hand-trawled masonry stucco exterior finish.
Masonry
The masonry re-clad of the entire exterior of our home was a substantial undertaking. From start to finish of the project, we were impressed with the professionalism, attention to detail, overall project management and work ethic of Mark Cline and his experienced crew of workmen. During the construction process we received regular updates and consultations on the scope and status of the work. The work crews were reliable and considerate, did a good job and kept the job site clean and orderly throughout.