[PDF] Development Use And Performance Of Exterior Insulation And Finish Systems Eifs eBook

Author : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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Page : 124 pages
File Size : 32,23 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Political Science
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Exterior insulation & finish systems (EIFS) are products for cladding exterior walls that integrate insulation with a stucco-like covering. EIFS incorporate insulation board, a base coat with reinforcement, surface finish adhered to the base coat, and other parts such as joint treatments, drainage accessories, and seals. The purpose of this guide is to provide an understanding of EIFS, provide recommendations for EIFS best practices to promote satisfactory performance & durability, and to develop a framework for functional construction details & specifications that generally illustrates best design & construction practice. The introduction reviews the advantages & limitations of EIFS, problems experienced with EIFS deterioration, and aspects of cladding design. Chapter 2 describes selection of an EIFS system based on fire safety characteristics, rainwater penetration resistance, and impact resistance. Chapter 3 covers cladding design issues including substrate, air & vapour control, movement joints & crack control, interfaces, joint seals, and other durability considerations. Chapter 4 outlines factors to be addressed when using EIFS in retrofitting existing buildings. The last chapter contains construction details that exemplify best practices in EIFS applications. Appendices include a glossary and background technical information.

Author : Peter E. Nelson
Publisher : ASTM International
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 33,10 MB
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Exterior insulation and finish systems
ISBN : 9780803176157

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Papers presented at a symposium held October 5-6, 2014, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The symposium was sponsored by ASTM International E06 on Performance of Buildings and Subcommittee E06.58 on Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems.

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File Size : 46,89 MB
Release : 1991
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"This study was proposed to the external research program of CMHC in response to apparent increases in the volume of building regulations and industry recommendations that appear to be intended to improve ElF system installation quality assurance and to control onsite application. This report outlines the findings of a literature search and series of interviews that were intended to examine allegations of problems that may adversely affect ElF system perfonnance and review solutions developed to address those problems. Aspects of ElF system wall design that may influence the long term performance of Elf systems are discussed in the context of the principles of wall design as developed by the National Research Council of Canada"--Purpose of this study.