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    Manufacturer is Shedding Production of EIFS

    http://www.sealmarkcoatings.com/efis.htm

    Recently, major EIFS (Exterior Insulated Finish System) manufacturer's such as USG have decided to no longer market the EIFS and drainable EIFS product. This decision is due to numerous class action lawsuits. Along with these US wide suits, there is a lack of EIFS applicators.

    The insurance industry has stopped issuing liability insurance to general contractors if they elect to use EIFS on any of their projects

    Sealmark offers an alternative system that has the appearance of stucco but without the problems of EIFS. Sealmark is a uniquely formulated acrylic coating that goes on like paint and is fully insurable. Sealmark products are waterproof, NON-cementitious and extremely flexible. The inherent problem with stucco or cementitious-based products is certain structure damage due to water.

    Sealmark has developed a repair system that not only stops leaks at the windows, doors and penetration areas, but also treats the damaged wood by stopping and preventing woodrot. After repair a structure is rendered waterproof.



    CRDBER, at CBS, BCEE, ENCS, Concordia,