Repairing the sealant joints that weatherproof the gap between adjacent wall materials is one of the more common maintenance chores for virtually all types of walls. EIFS walls need this type of care too, yet EIFS has its own peculiarities in terms of doing it right.
This month's column gives some insight to how to repair EIFS sealant joints. It'll also give you some ammo when trying to explain to a building owner why EIFS sealant replacement projects can get a bit pricey.