What are the most common entry points for water in building envelope walls?
As with all claddings, the most common water entry points in a wall are through or around windows, transitions from roof to walls, and transition from wall claddings to doors and chimneys. This coupled with improperly installed or missing flashing and sealants, can allow water to penetrate behind EIFS, or any other cladding, and into the wall cavity, where it can potentially cause moisture damage. Some of these problems are inherent in the components themselves and other result from incorrect installation practices.
