What is the difference between cement stucco and dryvit?
Cement stucco is basically cement exterior plaster and has been in use for over 8000 years. Most older homes have cement stucco applied on them. EIFS or Dryvit product has been around in the US for approximately 30 years. It is a thin synthetic skin over Styrofoam. According to experts, Dryvit was never intended for wood frame construction because of the likelihood of trapping moisture. It is intended only for masonry applications. One advantage of Dryvit is that trim can be done with it. Real cement stucco is only for the “field” or all surfaces other than trim.
