EFIS?

[nbhi]

Iam wondering if anyone has any verbage on disclaiming a home that has EFIS in place. I have never came across this this type of cover for a home before.

[Michael Larson]

EIFS

I disclaim EIFS.

A thorough EIFS(Exterior Insulation Finishing System) inspection includes invasive techniques that are beyond the scope of a visual home inspection and may include drilling holes, the use of special equipment and/or removing building materials to inspect for hidden damage. A separate EIFS inspection is recommended.

That said it is also an opportunity to get trained and charge extra.

P.S. As a precaution, I do spend more time looking for signs of damage on a EIFS clad home.

[nbhi]

There where no cracks or any signs of failure, other than on the North side of home near the roof line there are a few holes.

[Bruce M. Graham]

from last week, 2004, this could be a case study on how to not put on EIFS
cracks galore, no caulk joints and plenty on Styrofoam showing

[Bruce M. Graham]

part 2, five pic limit

[Tim Spargo]

It's usually the damage you can't see that's the problem.

[Dale Duffy]

Originally Posted by tspargo

It's usually the damage you can't see that's the problem.

EXACTLY...If there is NOT significant water damage some where in an EIFS Clad Home it's NOT EIFS...!!!