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How do I identify Dryvit EIFS for purposes of the Proposed Settlement?
EIFS looks like traditional hardcoat stucco but it is softer because the coating is thinner, is made of synthetic materials and is installed over an EPS board which looks like Styrofoam. Stucco uses a metal lath or mesh to hold the cement material which forms the stucco. EIFS on the other hand is installed over a synthetic mesh that is not metal and comes in a variety of colors. Different manufacturers have used different mesh colors to identify their products but mesh color is not always determinative. In general, Dryvit sold blue mesh for use in the middle of the wall. A good way to tell whether you have Dryvit EIFS is to ask your builder or others who were involved in the construction of your house. If they are no longer available, you can try a few simple tests:
Knock on the outside of your siding. If it sounds hollow and feels slightly softer than a rock, it is likely EIFS. If it does not sound hollow and feels as hard as a rock, then it is likely hardcoat stucco.
Feel at the bottom edge of the siding. If it comes out from the foundation more than ¾ of an inch, it is likely EIFS. If it does not extend this far out from the foundation, it is likely hardcoat stucco.
Look at places where windows, electrical outlets, water spigots, lights and other things are installed on your house through the siding. If covers can be easily removed, remove them. If you see mesh which is not metal, then you likely have EIFS siding. Notice the color of the mesh, if it is blue any where, then you may have Dryvit EIFS on your Structure.
If you are still unsure if your home is clad with Dryvit EIFS, you may contact class counsel by calling 1.877.977.8397 or you may hire, at your own expense, a qualified EIFS inspector to assist you in determining whether you are eligible to participate in the proposed settlement. The following are qualified Third Party EIFS inspectors who are familiar with the Proposed Settlement and its requirements:
Crown Construction Consulting, LLC
277 Pat Mell Road SE
Suite A
Marietta, Georgia 30060
1.877.333.9053 (toll free) or 1.770.333.8060
Pullon Builders, Inc.
Mic Pullon, President
Hilton Head, SC
1.843.298.2654
Dan Hergenroeder,
Major Improvements Inc.
5 Foxhunt Dr., HHI, SC 29926.
1.843-338-0575
The Proposed Settlement includes an inspection of your Structure by Dryvit to confirm whether it is clad with Dryvit EIFS.
