[Eagle Eye]

There was a huge sttlement in Texas that scared the bejesus out of the insurance industry. Artificial stucco (EIFIS) is looked at very very carefully by insurers. Many are writing mold exclusions.

The hazards are real, both to humans and to insurance companies.

[Restorer]

Artificial stucco (EIFIS) is looked at very very carefully by insurers.

As well it should be!

These systems were developed in Europe for application over masonry. They were brought here and applied over exterior gypsum board or oriented strand board sheathed wood frame construction. The results have been disastrous, in many cases.

Go to http://www.co.new-hanover.nc.us/INS/EIFS/EIFS002.HTM for one county in NC that had huge problems.