EIFS SYstem on an Old House

[tybertown29]

I recently did an inspection on a 1924 house that had EIFS installed on it approximately 10 years ago. There are wood widow sills left in place, cracking in the finish coat every 4 feet (the size of the Panels) and I can see the fasteners radiating out through the finish coat. I recommended further evaluation by an EIFS inspector but was wondering what any of you think of what I am seeing. Looks to me like failure around the house.[:-monkeyd

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[John Kogel]

I'm afraid you are right. It is trouble that will require big bucks to repair, basically tear it all off.

One good thing is that the original plank sheathing may still be ok. The old wood can handle a bit of wet, and the wall cavities are probably hollow.

[Marc]

How's the inside of the house?

Marc

[tybertown29]

Interior has all been redone. New drywall, electrical, and insulation.

[Marc]

I'd write it up each deficiency in the exterior finish, explaining why each was a problem and what could happen but without any actual damage to back me up, I don't feel justified in recommending it all come off.

If XPS was exposed in a few places, that alone would be enough. As bad as it looks in the pictures, it shouldn't be hard to find something somewhere to use.

Marc