By the mid-1980s, EIFS was commonly found in most mid- to upper-priced residential developments throughout the country. But that would all change by the end of the century. It may surprise you to know that at one time, 30 percent of the EIFS business was in the residential market. Today, the EIFS market segment is less than 5 percent for residential construction.
So, what happened? Well, in this second in a series of articles about EIFS (see first article, W&C, August 2018). In this article, we will review the rise and the fall of the EIFS residential business.