EIFS – Edgewrapping and Backwrapping

March 12, 2011 | Leave a response

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 ...

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EIFS – Flashing versus embedded trim

February 12, 2011 | Leave a response

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 ...

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EIFS – Floor line joints

January 11, 2011 | Leave a response

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 ...

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EIFS – Attaching gypsum-based sheathings

August 29, 2010 | Leave a response

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 ...

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Using cast stone with EIFS

June 12, 2010 | Leave a response

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 ...

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Why EIFS are not a do-it-yourself project

May 22, 2010 | Leave a response

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 ...

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