Essay:
EIFS Current Status - 2002
"The prevailing view among building scientists is that surface-barrier EIFS systems are not suitable for use on light-frame buildings, except where annual rainfall amounts to less than 20 inches (50.8 cm) [1-3].
The EIFS trade association no longer promotes the use of surface- barrier EIFS on light-frame buildings..." -- Carll, C., 2002, Rainwater Intrusion in Light-Frame Building Walls
1. Bomberg, M., Kumaran, K. and Day., 1999, Moisture management of EIFS walls. Part 1.The basis for evaluation
2. Lstiburek, J., 1995, The fundamental flaw of EIFS
3. Lstiburek, J., 2000, Builder's guide: cold climates