It is the protection of the building by fully covering it with its columns and beams, so that it is not affected by the external climate, whether heat, cold, or humidity.

And the installation method as shown in the video:

First: DM-1
A gray adhesive, which is a strong bonding material used to fix the board directly onto the concrete block.
Second: DIRA EPS Board
An EPS (polystyrene) board, an effective thermal insulator that prevents heat transfer from outside to inside and vice versa.
Third: DIRA Corner
Corner profiles that protect from impacts and ensure the alignment of execution.
Fourth: DIRA Mesh
A fiberglass mesh that strengthens the surface and prevents cracks between the boards.
Fifth: DM-2
The white finishing coat of the system, ready for direct paint application.

As for repair, the following are added:
First: Primer (not required for all buildings)
Applied before DM-1 to reinforce eroded walls that do not allow proper bonding.
Second: DIRA Anchor (mandatory for every repaired building)
A screw-like fastener, used to mechanically fix the boards to the wall, installed before DIRA Mesh.

Certainly. The panels used are EPS boards with very high density (30 kg) and are specially designed for this purpose.

Polystyrene boards are used starting from a thickness of 7 cm (sufficient to achieve full insulation) and can increase up to 25 cm depending on the client’s preference, with a density of 30–32 kg/m³ to ensure impact resistance.
To verify the density, use the following formula on the dimensions of one board:
30 × length (m) × width (m) × thickness (m) = board weight

Prices vary depending on the condition of the house (new or renovation) and the client’s preference (with or without paint). Note that renovation requires additional mechanical fixing.
For prices, click here.

No preparation is needed, but here are three points to note:

1- You must build with regular cement blocks (ETICS / EIFS can be installed on all types of blocks).
2- You should leave the building in its structural state without applying plaster, as shown in the picture.

3– In case of building on property boundaries, ETICS / EIFS cannot be installed to avoid encroaching on the neighbor’s land. The solution is to build the boundary wall with Siporex blocks using its designated adhesive, without cement mortar, to maintain its special thermal insulation properties.

It does not require maintenance like other building materials, and we offer a 12-year warranty.

Yes, you can download the guide from here, via the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC).

It does not affect the mobile network at all.

The ETICS / EIFS finishing system is not counted towards the setback; only structural elements, like walls and columns, are considered in setback calculations.

Insulated blocks do not actually insulate; rather, it is a common misconception from the factories that produce them. The reason is the cement mixture, which acts as a thermal bridge, along with columns and beams that remain completely uninsulated. You can download this version yourself to confirm from the Saudi Building Code that insulated blocks do not achieve proper insulation.

As for EIFS, it provides true external wall insulation that spares you from plastering and delivers a ready finish.

• Construction cost with EIFS is only 5% higher.
• But the savings in electricity start from the very first month:
  • After 5 years: save 36,000 SAR
  • After 10 years: save 72,000 SAR

💡 And the most important difference?

With EIFS, you live in comfort and thermal stability, with no maintenance, no noise, and without overloading air conditioners.
Here’s a detailed comparison:

1. Price per square meter of block

2. Plastering Works

• EIFS system: External plastering is included as part of the insulation system.
• Insulated Block: Requires external plastering at a price not less than 14 SAR/m², which includes labor, materials, and water waste.

3. Final Finishing Works (Profiles)

• EIFS system: External finishing (profiles) is included within the system.
• Insulated Block: External profile finishing costs at least 18 SAR/m².

5. Operating Costs (Electricity)

The ETICS/EIFS system outperforms other systems by 100%, as it prevents high thermal leakage (U-value 8.5) through columns and beams, reducing air conditioning consumption—even when compared to a double-wall system with high cost.

You can download a study issued by Taibah University showing insulation efficiency, and also review the Energy Efficiency Center test results.

:Or watch the video that shows that nothing insulates except EIFS according to the tests

Illustrative explanation:
It is like a man covering himself with a blanket but leaving his head or feet uncovered—heat loss continues.

You won’t need to build with insulated blocks at extra cost; instead, regular blocks are sufficient. Since each square meter of façade requires 12.5 blocks, and typical façades measure around 600 m², this equals roughly 7,500 blocks.

You won’t need external paints, as the plaster itself is colored, just like in the picture.

You won’t need external plastering, as it is already included in EIFS works.

You won’t need concrete mold designs, since all shapes will be made with polystyrene.

Yes, installation is done using adhesive + mechanical fixing (nails) without the need to remove old paint.

Drainage pipes can also be hidden in old buildings, as shown in the two pictures:

The concept of the EIFS system is similar to that of a refrigerator: it cannot preserve coolness if its door is left open. So, when insulating the façade most exposed to sunlight (such as the western façade), it will block a large portion of heat entry. However, the home’s coolness will still significantly escape through the other uninsulated façades.

Yes, it must be insulated. The presence of a wall in the shade does not prevent heat transfer, just as you still feel hot in the shade if the weather is hot.

The house will be very warm, and you will rarely need to run heating devices.
This is because the EIFS system insulates the house from external weather conditions—whether cold or hot—providing you with stable comfort all year round.

After installing the EIFS thermal insulation system, in summer you will notice a clear difference in air conditioner performance and efficiency. For example, an 18-unit AC will work more efficiently than a 24-unit AC in a non-insulated home. You won’t need to set the temperature strictly at 24°C; instead, you may even find yourself turning it off because it gets too cold! And when returning from a trip—even after a week—you’ll find your home still retaining much of its coolness, even in peak summer.

In winter, you won’t need to wear heavy clothes inside the house, and you will rarely need to run a heater—sometimes not at all. The body heat of the occupants alone may be sufficient to keep the home warm.

Yes, after removing the stone, as shown in the picture.

Yes, with adhesive and mechanical fixing, as shown in the pictures:

Yes, it can be effectively insulated using high-density polystyrene boards from Dira Al-Mabani, fixed with DM-2 adhesive, and then covered with a layer of DM-2 as well. It is reinforced with DIRA Mesh to strengthen the surface and prevent cracks, followed by applying a regular cement plaster layer of 2 cm thickness, and finally finishing with white roof coating to ensure complete waterproofing.

Note: Some people believe that white coating provides full thermal insulation for roofs, but in reality, it only reduces heat slightly. Its main function is 100% waterproofing.

They do not affect the architectural design; on the contrary, they provide additional solutions, such as creating projections on a plain façade, as shown in the pictures.

It is also possible to add grooves, window frames, or decorative elements inspired by the Salmani style:

Yes, with mechanical fixing using anchors that reach the concrete wall.

Yes, provided that the aluminum contractor is present during EIFS installation for preparation.

Yes, as shown around the window frames of this renovated old building:

All types of finishes without exception, including but not limited to: profiles, American spray finish, grooves, stone—just as shown in the pictures:

Yes, as shown here: