Exterior (Brick / Siding)

EIFS (Exterior Insulated Finishing System) - EIFS is the acronym for Exterior Insulated Finishing System. EIFS is a synthetic stucco applied over foam sheathing. This exterior wall finishing system is a non-load bearing finish that gives the exterior a stucco-like appearance. There are currently two types of EIFS systems in use; a barrier type and a water-managed version. All barrier EIFS [...]Read More about EIFS (Exterior Insulated Finishing System)
EIFS Check List - This is not something you want to forget about, you should consider that you have a potentially problematic exterior finish. Failure on your behalf to inspect the exterior and have professional maintenance carried out may be a very expensive omission on your behalf. Yon need to inspect for missing caulk, damaged flashing, or any discoloration [...]Read More about EIFS Check List
Exterior Brick - A brick exterior requires less maintenance than most other forms of exterior. With a little preventative maintenance brick can be the most enduring exterior used in today’s homes. Deterioration of the bricks outer surface is the leading cause of all the problems that affect brick. The main reason for the deterioration of a brick surface [...]Read More about Exterior Brick
Hardboard Siding (Masonite) - Often referred to as Georgia-Pacific®, Weyerhaeuser® or Masonite® siding, this type of siding is in fact made by numerous different manufacturers. Each company’s fiberboard is made in roughly the same manner and tends to have the same general problems. Reason for the Problem After this siding has been installed for some length of time it [...]Read More about Hardboard Siding (Masonite)
Hardy Plank (Fiber Cement Siding) - Hardy Plank™ is the trade name for one brand of fiber cement siding, there are numerous other brands that are similar. These siding products manufactured with a wood grain finish, resemble conventional wood lap siding when installed. It is a man made product that has very few drawbacks verses similar looking lap siding made of [...]Read More about Hardy Plank (Fiber Cement Siding)
Masonite® - Often referred to as Georgia-Pacific® or Hardboard siding, this type of siding is made by numerous different manufacturers. Each company’s wood fiber board is made in roughly the same manner and tends to have the same problems. After this siding has been installed for some length of time it tends to expand slightly. This causes [...]Read More about Masonite®
Painting Aluminum Siding - Aluminum siding can be successfully painted using a good quality latex paint. The siding must be cleaned using a pressure washer prior to painting. To insure that the paint adheres properly to the aluminum, a bonding additive must be mixed to the primer coat. Applying paint without a bonding agent will result in the paint [...]Read More about Painting Aluminum Siding
Painting Vinyl Siding - Vinyl Siding can be painted, but the end result is usually a disaster. The paint often does not adhere properly. (Yes, there are a few manufacturers making a paint they say will work on vinyl) The vinyl expands and contracts quite substantially as it gets hot and cold, leaving unpainted lines showing the original color [...]Read More about Painting Vinyl Siding

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