[SamLBInj]

Steve you are correct, The biggest areas of damage I have seen with EIFS was around windows. One house had a section done with wire and stucco and that was in perfect shape, the rest was EIFS and completely gone. You have to have the caulk and siding checked at least once a year to be safe. There was a new EIFS product that had drains built into the backing system but I havent seen that installed yet due to price. I would imagine there is quite a bit of this out in Vegas but without problems as being in a desert.
Ill have to check out those other things you were talking about. Being right on the beach is always an adventure with water, sand, and corrosion.