Exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) is a general class of non-load bearing building cladding systems that provides exterior walls with an insulated, water-resistant, finished surface in an integrated composite material system.

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Some systems protect the underlying wall with an air- and water-resistive barrier under the rigid insulation, which maximizes the continuous insulation benefit. These systems can be installed in either “barrier,” “moisture drainage” or “pressure equalized” configurations, and are engineered to perform in all climates and on all types of structures.

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In cases where continuous insulation (CI) is not required, EIFS offers direct applied systems that provide an option for a EIFS exterior finish system to be applied over exterior cement board with a water-resistive barrier and moisture drainage. The Cement Board MND system provides a high-performance exterior cladding without CI, affording the architect the option to choose from traditional or specialty  finishes like brick, lymestone, granite and even metal panels for the building exterior.