A contractor examines the factors affecting a four-year-old EIFS home in the mid-south.
No matter how good the EIFS sealant joints are, if the windows leak, there will be problems with the windows rotting out and the home's framing becoming damaged. This could also lead to other deterioration problems, such as mold or fungus.
An active mold that is not treated on the inside of the window cavity could cause major damage in the future. Moisture is the only ingredient required to reactivate dormant mold spores.