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EIFS/acrylic stucco: water, drainage and repairs

Treat EIFS as a complete water-resistive barrier, insulation, base-coat, mesh, finish and drainage assembly.

Important: this tool helps decide what to verify; it does not replace calculations, permits or professional design where required.

VERT / GREEN

Inspect cracks, joints and impact areas without puncturing the assembly.

JAUNE / YELLOW

A crack or failed joint near an opening can admit water to the substrate; repair must preserve the evaluated system.

ROUGE / RED

Soft substrate, moisture behind cladding, delamination or unknown system: intrusive investigation requires professional planning.

Indicative triage

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Sources checked / sources vérifiées: 2026-08-22

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Tools related to this issue

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V14

Systems to check before closing the work

V14 connects envelope, air, fire, structure, water and code instead of treating each project in isolation.

Renovation dependenciesPlumbing pressure and systemCode versions
V15

Remaining system checks not to miss

V15 covers issues that can block a project, cause a loss or become expensive once concealed.

Before closing wallsPrivate sewer/water servicePost-renovation commissioningCodes + climate by province
V16

Advanced diagnostics to cross-check

V16 connects water, soil, climate, safety, materials and seasonal use to existing projects.

Drinking-water quality and treatmentRainwater and greywaterPyrite, pyrrhotite and ochre
V17

Specialized systems to cross-check

V17 completes gas, soil, water, fire, climate and structural interfaces.

Culvert and ditch
V18

Specialized diagnostics to verify

V18 connects systems that become costly or regulated when a primary project triggers them.

Low-slope roof
V19

Edge systems to integrate into the project

V19 covers interfaces that become important when multiple home systems interact.

Green roofStormwater infiltration
V27

Project risks and overlooked interfaces

V27 connects payment, water, envelope, ventilation and jobsite details that often create costly surprises.

Laundry room leak containment
V28

Finish and service details to verify

V28 connects small details that become costly once finishes are closed.

Traditional cement stucco, lath and drainagePlumbing cleanouts and service accessOutdoor faucet: freeze and backflow protectionCladding clearance above grade
V47

V47 interfaces not to miss

These details are small on a drawing but can control water, structure or durability.

Building trapCast-iron stackSump discharge freeze