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Stucco is most prevalent in the Western and ... any moisture that gets behind it damages the home’s sheathing. These days, EIFS siding must include a drainage system to prevent this.

EIFS siding systems are often called “synthetic stucco.” When installed over wood sheathing, these systems usually consist of a layer of insulation board followed by a layer of reinforcing ...

Stucco cladding walls can be OK as long as the stucco is thick enough (about 7/8 inch) and has sheathing beneath it (the traditional 3-coat stucco is this thickness). The horizontal lapped type of ...