Author, Casey Craig, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) has been around since 1969 and has grown in demand for new construction in California with a constant push to get closer to “net-zero” buildings. With our strong niche in plastering, drywall and painting contractors in California, one of the most frequently asked questions by insurance carrier underwriters pertains to whether a contractor self-performs or subcontracts out EIFS work. This has become a significant concern for insurers, particularly when it comes to the proper installation of drainage systems over wood-framed buildings and/or the use of inferior materials. Over the past decade, there have been significant strides to insulate contractors from claims arising from EIFS.