Matrix Construction - EIFS Stucco

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MATRIX CONSTRUCTION - EIFS STUCCO Serving Ottawa and its surrounding regions.

Matrix Construction specializes in residential and commercial renovations, with more than 10 years experience. Matrix Construction EIFS STUCCO has added to its achievements some of the modern and innovative designs. We provide 10 years warranty, Free Estimate, Free Cement Parging, & Free Caulking with the best price available in the Exterior Insulation Finishing System industry today. When using a reputable , licensed stucco company such as Matrix Constriction, you can be rest assured that the finishing project will be beautiful and maintenance free for many years to come. We have great references, and recent pictures of our stucco renovations.

About Stucco (E.I.F.S) - Exterior Insulation Finishing System:

What is EIFS?
External Insulating Finishing Systems (EIFS) is a variation of the traditional stucco system. It combines stucco cladding with a polystyrene insulating foam. EIFS has been in use throughout North America for over 25 years on a wide variety of buildings and architectural designs.

Your Major Stucco Advantages:
One of the biggest advantages of traditional stucco siding is that it is a long term investment. It is durable and strong, and can last for a very long time. Another major pro of traditional stucco is its strength, making it more likely to resist earthquake damage. Additionally a benefit of traditional stucco is that it is fire proof. Traditional stucco has the added pro of offering good heat insulation, keeping homes cool when located in hot climates.

FAQ from our customers:

Is stucco suitable for a wet climate?
Yes. Professionally installed stucco is durable, low maintenance and weather resistant. It performs well in a variety of climatic conditions, readily adapting to wet/dry and hot/cold cycles.

How long does stucco last?
While it is difficult to quantify the average lifespan of a stucco home, we can say that stucco is as durable as any commonly used exterior cladding material. Stucco is low maintenance, weather resistant, non-combustible, and it performs well in a variety of climatic conditions.

What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of stucco relative to other economical cladding options?
Stucco is durable, low maintenance, weather resistant, insect proof, impact and noise resistant, and it performs well in a variety of climatic conditions. Stucco also provides up to one-hour fire resistance, a feature that sets it apart from other economical cladding materials, and it is the only exterior cladding that studies have shown will improve a building's ability to withstand an earthquake. If stucco has a disadvantage, it is that on the front end it can be more time consuming to install. But over the long-term, stucco provides far greater value than comparable economic cladding materials.

What colours does stucco come in?
Recent developments in pigmentation technology have added considerable selection to stucco's traditional colour palate. Over 200 shades and colours!

What is the difference between regular sand-cement stucco and acrylic stucco?
There are two principle types of stucco finish, sand-cement and acrylic. Both incorporate the same traditional sand-cement basecoat, but the latter contains a flexible acrylic-based top layer. Acrylic stucco is more time consuming to apply, but is considered to be more water-resistant. Acrylic has a limited range of texture and comes in almost any colour imaginable. Cement stucco has an unlimited variety of textures but is limited in colour.

Does a contractor need to be certified to apply stucco?
To achieve the maximum benefit from a stucco exterior, we always recommend using a certified contractor. In 2000, EIFS QAP established a comprehensive contractor certification program to promote consistent, quality installation of stucco products. EIFS QAP regularly circulates a list of its certified contractors to architects, engineers and developers. Visit : http://www.eifsqap.com/eqi-icensed-members/auditors for more information.