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Is a water-resistive barrier required prior to installing EIFS in residential construction?

April 26, 2017barrier Construction eifs prior Residential water-resistive

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Is a water-resistive barrier required prior to installing EIFS in residential construction?

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EIFS manufacturers recommend the use of water-resistive barriers over moisture sensitive substrates to provide additional protection in the event of a component failure. Local building codes will stipulate whether this is a requirement or not.