Conventional Stucco
Conventional Stucco/Plastering has been around for ages and varies in its thickness

( 1/2”, 3/8”, 3/4”,  7/8” etc.). 

This system consists of the following:

1.       Metal Lath – with or without paper

2.       Expansion and Control Joints

3.       Scratch Coat

4.       Brown Coat

5.       Finish Texture

 
EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finish System)

The EIFS has several systems that are in the market:

The EIFS may have several components:

1.       Weather Barrier – Backstop – smooth or texture

2.       Foam is applied either by adhesive or mechanically fastened, usually foam comes in 1”, 1 1/2”, 2” thick.  The thicker the foam the higher the R-Value of the building/house.

3.       Primus/Cement admixture is applied with a fabric mesh.

4.       Finish Texture is applied – several texture are possible.

It should be noted that some EIFS systems have a foam groove for possible moisture drainage also the weather barrier is not used in most applications.

Drywall
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