Stucco Control Blog http://www.stuccocontrol.com/Stucco-Control-Blog.php A blog dedicated to stucco quality assurance. en_caEIFS on soffits and ceilingsEIFS has been intensively designed and developed for use on exterior vertical walls, but sometimes it finds itself being used in other ways, such as in soffit and ceiling applications outdoors. When used in this matter, the EIFS finds itself turne]]>EIFS - more on EPS Exterior Insulation Finish Systems usually get their insulating properties from expanded polystyrene foam, or EPS. All of the components of EIFS are sold as a system and have been developed and designed for specific purposes. EPS is no different,]]>EIFS - How much drainage is enoughBecause Exterior Insulating Finish Systems originally surfaced as a barrier system, water-resistive barriers were not required to be used in conjunction with EIFS when it first burst onto the Canadian market. EIFS seemed to function just fine as a]]>EIFS - SealantsExterior Insulation Finishing Systems have garnered themselves a poor reputation with regards to water intrusion. It's widely-known in the industry that these problems are caused by improper installation, and one of those forms of improper install]]>EIFS - scuppersScuppers are drains that penetrate through walls. They are used on decks, balconies, parapets and roofs to allow for the removal of excess water and to keep it from pooling in one space, where it may cause damage. If an exterior area like a deck h]]>EIFS - the search for optimal impact resistanceWhen Exterior Insulating Finishing Systems came to Canada, the question of how a lightweight exterior wall cladding material would fare against the impact every wall cladding system would face during its lifetime.

Competitors of EIFS prod]]>EIFS - A few reminders There is a lot of information, tips and tricks available for Exterior Insulation Finish Systems. There are also quite a few of these tidbits that are worth repeating.

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EIFS is compos]]>Can EIFS be used on chimneys?If an entire home is clad with Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems, it's a possibility that it might be aesthetically optimal for the chimney to be clad with EIFS too.

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There are two large c]]>What makes EIFS with drainage effective EIFS with drainage has been available since the 1990s in North America. In southern Ontario, some townships require that EIFS with drainage is used, such as Richmond Hill, Oakville and Burlington. Other areas like Toronto have no such requirement]]>EIFS and foam shapesFoam shapes are frequently incorporated into applications of Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems. Foam shapes can even be applied on buildings that don't use EIFS at all. The foam shapes are generally added for aesthetic or architectural reasons]]>Expanded Polystyrene Foam (EPS) and Environmental Impact Expanded polystyrene foam, or EPS, is typically white and composed of expanded beads of polystyrene. Its most familiar uses are packing peanuts and moulded styrofoam-like pieces that come in boxes protecting and keeping your new television or com]]>Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems of OntarioExterior Insulating Finishing Systems have been popular in North America since the late 1960s. Sometimes, issues arise and EIFS inspectors are called out to look at buildings that don't actually have any EIFS on the exterior walls, but instead hav]]>Flat, flatter and flattest EIFS wall flatnessExterior Insulation Finishing Systems are composed of several different layers and as such, some of the cementitious layers, including the finished top coat, are applied fully by hand. Even though EIFS' construction allows for a nearly perfect and]]>Is EIFS impact-resistant?Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems are relatively lightweight and mostly composed of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam, which when hit with direct impact, can give way to punctures or dents. This isn't to say EIFS is a weak material, as it can re]]>It’s all in the details - EIFSOften when the subject of leaks is brought up in relation to EIFS, it's noted that the leaks are rarely if ever emanating from the EIFS itself, but more likely caused by improper application, installation or from finishing details like flashings o]]>Leaks EIFS’ arch nemesis The threat of leaks might seemingly be the greatest downfall of Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems. The most unfortunate aspect of this notion is that in most cases, the EIFS itself is not the problem. There are many underlying causes that cou]]>Some extra tidbits about EIFSExterior Insulation Finishing Systems are a wall cladding system. Like any construction material that is used outdoors or on the exterior of a building, Ontario climates create a few extra precautions necessary to take during winter installation. ]]>Water Vapour and EIFS in Ontarioper·me·a·ble [pur-mee-uh-buh l]

adj. That can be permeated or penetrated, especially by liquids or gases: permeable membranes; rock that is permeable by water.

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