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EIFS Repair Built With the Right Materials
A dent in EIFS is more than cosmetic once the mesh is broken, and a dark streak below a window often means wet foam. We rebuild damaged EIFS layer by layer and close the leak that caused it.
- Dents & punctures
- Wet or rotted substrate
- Failed sealant joints
- Finish color matched
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Residential or commercial. We’ll get back to you to set up an evaluation.
We never share your information. Prefer to talk? Call (888) 592-1304.
Why EIFS needs its own repair method
Fixing EIFS with cement stucco patch or exterior spackle is one of the most common mistakes we undo. Cement is rigid and heavy; the foam behind EIFS is light and moves with temperature. The two pull apart, the patch cracks around its edges, and water follows the crack straight to the foam.
A proper EIFS repair removes the damaged finish, base coat and foam back to a clean, dry edge. New board of the same thickness is glued in and rasped flush. Fresh mesh is laid over the patch and lapped well past the cut onto the surrounding sound base coat, so the repair and the wall act as one surface. Finish is then mixed and textured to blend with the existing wall.
When the damage includes moisture, the repair goes deeper: we check the sheathing with a probe, replace anything soft, and fix the window, roof-to-wall corner or sealant joint that let water in. If the source is unclear, leak detection comes first. For hard coat walls, see stucco repair instead.
Common EIFS problems
Some of these are visible from the sidewalk; others only show up on a moisture meter.
Dents & punctures
Lawn equipment, ladders, hail and carts crush the foam and tear the mesh; we replace the board and reinforce the area.
Cracks at board joints
Straight cracks that follow the foam layout usually mean thin base coat or missing mesh laps over board seams.
Wet foam & sheathing
Water behind barrier EIFS saturates sheathing below windows and at corners; wet sections are cut out and rebuilt.
Failed sealant joints
Old sealant that has split, pulled away or was stuck only to the finish coat is cut out and replaced.
Delaminating finish
Finish or base coat peeling away from the foam is removed to sound material and rebuilt in proper layers.
Insect tunnels
Foam that runs below grade can hide insect tunneling; we cut it back and the pest control company treats.
Often paired with this work
Most wall problems involve more than one part of the envelope.
EIFS
EIFS looks like stucco from the street, but it is a very different wall.
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EIFS Contractor
On a commercial EIFS job, the details at windows, parapets and joints decide whether the wall performs for decades or leaks in its first winter.
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Exterior Insulation & Finish System
An Exterior Insulation and Finish System is cladding, insulation and drainage in one assembly.
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EIFS Finish System
The finish coat is the part of EIFS everyone sees and the part the sun works on every day.
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Dryvit
Many people call any foam-backed stucco "Dryvit," the way tissues get called by one brand name.
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Dryvit Repair
Repairing Dryvit and other EIFS brands comes down to two things: stopping water at the windows and edges, and making the new finish disappear into the old.
Learn moreHow much of the wall needs work
The right repair depends on what is behind the surface. A dry dent stays small. Wet foam with sound sheathing grows to the edge of the damp area. Rotted sheathing means opening the wall to framing, and when that pattern repeats under every window, it may be time to talk about converting the elevation to drainable EIFS.
We show you readings and photos before we cut, and any change in scope after the wall is open is approved by you first, through Jobber or on site.
| Condition | Repair | Goes to |
|---|---|---|
| Dry dent or hole | Board and mesh patch | Foam layer |
| Cracked base coat | Re-mesh and refinish | Base coat |
| Wet foam, dry sheathing | Section rebuild | Sheathing face |
| Rotted sheathing | Open and replace | Framing |
| Repeated leaks | Drainable retrofit | Full elevation |
How an EIFS repair is done
Cure time between coats depends on weather, so most repairs span more than one visit.
Find the edges
We probe around the damage to see whether moisture is involved and how far it reaches, then mark the cut line.
- Readings around damage
- Leak source traced
- Cut line agreed
Rebuild the layers
Damaged material comes out, substrate is replaced if needed, and new foam, base coat and lapped mesh are installed.
- Matching board thickness
- Mesh lapped onto sound wall
- Edges back-wrapped
Finish & seal
Finish is tinted and textured to blend, and adjacent joints are sealed with backer rod and compatible sealant.
- Custom tinted finish
- Joints resealed
- Walkthrough with photos
Seeing streaks below a window?
That pattern often means water behind the foam. Have it checked before it spreads.
What our customers say
Homeowners and long-time commercial clients on working with ASR.
“ASR has repaired the bulk of our recent new home that was wrought damaged stucco, termite, water, and mold damage. They completely transformed our home from the inside and out, providing consistent communication and quality craftsmanship.”
“Each and every person has a positive attitude that is projected with every task, duty and responsibility. The team did a terrific job on safety, maintenance and housekeeping, in addition to applying their craft(s).”
“Great attention to detail and workmanship. Really appreciate the effort to carefully caulk all stucco penetrations and amazingly good job of matching the stucco color since I had the stucco painted 5 years before.”
EIFS repair questions
Answers for homeowners and commercial property managers.
Can I patch an EIFS hole myself?
Will the repaired area match the rest of the wall?
How do I know if water got behind my EIFS?
Do you repair EIFS on occupied commercial buildings?
Do you repair all EIFS brands?
Get your EIFS repaired properly
Describe the damage or send photos with the form. We will inspect the wall and give you a written repair scope.
Request a consultation & estimate
Homeowners and commercial clients alike: tell us about the property and what you are seeing.
- Call(888) 592-1304
- E-mailinfo@advstucco.com
- Headquarters138 Mountain Brook Dr, Canton, GA 30115
- HoursMon–Fri 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Send us your project details
Residential or commercial. We’ll get back to you to set up an evaluation.
We never share your information. Prefer to talk? Call (888) 592-1304.