Originally Posted by
Mr. Cotter
Stucco, used on the existing building stock in Paseo, is a cement based product that is layered over wire mesh. It lasts a long time. EIFS is a synthetic coating applied over foam. If done well, it can look very nice, and it provides good insulation (that's what the "I" stands for). Unfortunately, most EIFS buildings around here tend to look kind of cheap after not too long. Someone smarter than me can tell us why the EIFS I've seen in California and New Mexico looks better than it does here.
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