Research, conducted by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and supported by the Department of Energy, has validated that EIFS are the "best performing cladding"[REF] in relation to thermal and moisture control when compared to brick, stucco, and cementitious fiberboard siding.
EIFS have also passed a variety of fire tests that range from resistance to ignitability, that include: ASTM E 119, NFPA 268, NFPA 285, ANSI FM 4880 [REF].