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[ASKNACHI]This question was posted on [I]AskNACHI.org[/I] by [B]Klaus Proehl[/B] (from Burnsville, MN). [/ASKNACHI]I currently have 2” Styrofoam on the outside of my basement walls, it has been there a little too long. I can take care of the UV damaged areas but with what can I use to fill the holes made by woodpeckers? The second question is? What is a good covering for the foam to protect it from further degradation by UV? Is there a good trowel on or brush on product available? Maybe the question should be; is there a decent book available that covers answers to these seemingly common questions about the use of Styrofoam?

[Carl A. Brown]

Great stuff.

Then rasp it flat.


Cover it with EIFS mesh and basecoat and finish.

I am not saying it is to MFGRS. specs but it will protect it.

If it is where no moisture can get behind it from the top side.

Do you have a couple pictures?

[Rodney Misener]

Dryvit system works too.