One of the most common questions I get via e-mail and at seminars is how to deal with birds. I realize that you’re thinking, “What do birds have to do with EIFS?” Well, if you’ve ever had problems with birds digging through the EIFS coatings and setting up shop within the EIFS, you know what a hassle this can be. This article will give you ideas on how to deal with our feathered friends.
Woodpeckers are the primary troublemakers. In chatting with a staffer at the local Audobon Society, he says the reason they like EIFS is two-fold. First, banging on EIFS with their beaks sounds just like (to them) bashing against a tree. Thus, it’s a natural act. Second, once inside, they dig out the foam and create the ultimate residence: warm, dry and insulated.