EIFS - Edgewrapping and Backwrapping Edge wrapping and back wrapping are two ways of terminating the edges of Exterior Insulating Finishing Systems. Edge wrapping and back wrapping both utilize the EIFS materials that are already on hand, instead of incorporating additional pieces like the use ...

EIFS - Flashing versus embedded trim With regards to Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems, embedded trim is "embedded" or bonded into the coatings of EIFS, whereas flashing is a loose material that is placed against EIFS coatings. In Europe, there are many manufacturers who produce numerous ...

EIFS - Floor line joints A situation may arise where a designer, home or building owner doesn't want to use joints at floor lines for aesthetic reasons. Some materials expand when faced with temperature variations, and wood is one of them. When two floors meet ...

EIFS - Attaching gypsum-based sheathings In Canada, EIFS is normally applied to a substrate made of gypsum-based sheathing, which then must be fastened to the supporting framing. The fasteners and methods used to apply external sheathing differ significantly from those used to install drywall on ...

Design features of EIFS - aesthetic reveals The fact that Exterior Insulating Finishing Systems are largely comprised of foam bodes well for them with regards to their endless design possibilities. This foam can be cut, grooved or altered to create features on any EIFS wall, ...

What can I get away with - Modifying EIFS Exterior Insulating Finishing Systems are great multitaskers, and there’s a lot they can do for you. They insulate, are energy-efficient and offer a high aesthetic appeal. That said, these qualities may not be enough for some, ...

Using cast stone with EIFS The impact resistance of Exterior Insulating Finishing Systems is something that has evolved to significant improvement since it first became widely used in Ontario. There are several ways to increase the impact resistance of EIFS easily, but not all are ...

Backwrapping, Edgewrapping and Terminating EIFS No matter what type of wall-cladding is used on a home or building, it will stop and start at some point on the wall. These termination points are where water intrusion, if it's at all possible, may occur. Extra precaution ...

Why EIFS are not a do-it-yourself project In the mid-1990s, Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems were frequently in the news because of significant moisture-related issues that were affecting homes in the United States. While these issues were primarily concentrated in North Carolina, EIFS other areas and ...