The EIFS system is strictly a foam system. It provides greater insulation to the home (r-value) and an ease in application. For homes and businesses in Calgary, this system is an effective way to increase your energy efficiency by reducing heating and cooling costs.
The scratch and brown application is the layer that is troweled onto the traditional paper/wire system. The scratch and brown takes 7-10 days to cure before the smooth or textured acrylic stucco is put on.
While both applications are an effective way to have stucco, they each provide separate benefits. If you want to know which system will be beat for your home, reach out to us today. We are your local stucco experts and we are happy to provide you with all the information you need to make the right choice for your home or business.