EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) 

• EIFS is a lightweight synthetic stucco wall cladding that consists of an insulation board attached to the substrate; an integrally reinforced base coat; and a textured, thin, synthetic protective finish coat. Unlimited color, texture and decorative choices are available.

Stucco

• Traditional stucco consists of metal lathe attached to a wood substrate, scratch coat, brown coat, primer, and elastomeric/silicone texture finish that can be in almost any color. It is a hard, dense, thick, non-insulating material that has been around for centuries.