In the mid-1980s, if an individual was driving around a new, mid-priced residential development in the suburban areas of Atlanta, Nashville, Philadelphia, Chicago, or any major city in the country, that individual would notice that at least half of the houses being built were using EIFS. It may surprise you to know that at one point in time, 30 percent of the EIFS business was in the residential market. Currently, the EIFS business in this market segment is less than 5 percent.
As post World War II Germany began the rebuilding process, new building techniques began to emerge in the construction market. One of these new concepts was EIFS. It gained popularity due to its ability to reclad buildings while providing energy efficiency. The concept gained popularity throughout Germany. Then in 1969, Frank Morsilli founded Dryvit Systems Inc. and introduced this German building concept in the United States.