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There are many homes built throughout the metropolitan area that used EIFS as the exterior siding or covering of the home. The earlier versions of this product did not allow trapped moisture to escape and as a result the home would actually begin to decay and fall apart within the walls. There are houses in this market with as much as $100,000.00 of damage on each side of the home. Testing EIFS is important. It should be performed every year. The reports are lengthy and in most cases require the seller of the home’s approval. In order to properly test EIFS intrusive measures must be used.