Dryvit Installation Process

Dryvit is a relatively new product designed as an alternative to standard household stucco. Dryvit comes in 1- and 5-gallon premixed buckets that spread over a foam insulation and mesh backing. Because of the way it's installed, this product is ideal as a brick coverup. This system has a better economic value than the traditional stucco because of the strength and insulation value of the materials used.

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Once complete, Dryvit walls texture and paint just like typical home stucco walls. Everything needed for this project is available at most larger home improvement centers or hardware stores.

A historic brick building in Germany covered with EIFS on the right side.Exterior insulation and finish system ( EIFS) is a general class of non-load bearing building cladding systems that provides exterior walls with an insulated, water-resistant, finished surface in an integrated composite material system. In Europe, systems similar to EIFS are known as (EWIS) and External Thermal Insulation Cladding System (ETICS).EIFS has been in use since the 1960s in North America, first on masonry buildings, but since the 1990s the majority on wood framed buildings.

There is a history of water infiltration problems causing damage to buildings resulting in costly legal cases, so the recommended systems include a drainage plane to let water drain down and out from behind the cladding. Contents.History of EIFS EIFS was developed in Europe after World War II and was initially used to retrofit walls. EIFS started to be used in North America in the 1960s, and became very popular in the mid- 1970s due to the oil embargo and the resultant surge in interest in high energy efficiency wall systems such as EIFS provides. The use of EIFS over -and-sheathing framing instead of over solid walls is a technique used primarily in North America. EIFS is now used all over North America, and also in many other areas around the world, especially in Europe and the Pacific Rim.In North America, EIFS was initially used almost exclusively on commercial, masonry buildings. As of 1997 EIFS accounted for about 4% of the residential market and 12% of the commercial siding market.In the late 1980s problems started developing due to water leakage in EIFS-clad buildings.

This created an international controversy and numerous lawsuits. Critics argue that, while not inherently more prone to water penetration than other exterior finishes, barrier-type EIFS systems (non-water-managed systems) do not allow water that penetrates the building envelope to escape.The EIFS industry has consistently maintained that the EIFS itself was not leaking, but rather poor craftsmanship and bad architectural detailing at the perimeter of the EIFS was causing the problems. As a result, building codes began mandating a drainage system for EIFS systems on wood frame buildings and additional on-site inspection.Most homeowner insurance policies cover EIFS and EIFS-like systems.

Though there are some cases where insurance companies may not offer coverage for EIFS several companies do. Also, some facility owners have found that EIFS systems that are installed at lower building levels are subject to vandalism, as the material is soft and can be chipped or carved resulting in significant damage. If these concerns exist, specifying heavier ounce reinforcing mesh can be the answer. Building to these specifications can drastically increase the durability of the EIFS system.EIFS installation was found to be a contributing factor in the multibillion-dollar problem known as the ' in southwestern and the ' issue in that emerged separately in the 1980s and 1990s. Terminology In the United States the and define Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) as a nonload bearing, exterior wall cladding system that consists of an insulation board attached either adhesively or mechanically, or both, to the substrate; an integrally reinforced base coat; and a textured protective finish coat.EIFS with Drainage, another EIFS system, is the predominant method of EIFS applied today.

As the name implies, EIFS with Drainage provides a way for moisture that may accumulate in the wall cavity to evacuate.Although often called 'synthetic stucco', EIFS is not. Traditional stucco is a centuries-old material which consists of aggregate, a binder, and water, and is a hard, dense, thick, non-insulating material. EIFS is a lightweight synthetic wall cladding that includes foam plastic insulation and thin synthetic coatings. There are also specialty stuccos that use synthetic materials but no insulation, and these are also not EIFS. A common example is what is called one-coat stucco, which is a thick, synthetic stucco applied in a single layer (traditional stucco is applied in 3 layers).EIFS are proprietary systems of a particular EIFS manufacturer and consist of specific components. EIFS are not generic products made from common separate materials. To function properly, EIFS needs to be architecturally designed and installed as a system.

The materials and installation methods specified by different EIFS manufacturers are not all compatible and should not be used interchangeably in new construction or repair work.The technical definition of an EIFS does not include wall framing, sheathing, flashings, caulking, water barriers, windows, doors, and other wall components. However, some architects have begun specifying flashings, and wiring fasteners as being a part of the EIFS scope of work, essentially requiring EIFS contractors to carry out that work as well. The technical national consensus standard for the definition of an EIFS, as published by ASTM International does not include or sealants as part of the EIFS. Many of the EIFS manufacturers have their own standard details showing typical building conditions for window and door flashings, control joints, inside/outside corners, penetrations, and joints at dissimilar materials which should be followed for that manufacturers warranty.EIFS installation EIFS are typically attached to the outside face of exterior walls with an adhesive (cementitious or acrylic based) or mechanical fasteners. Adhesives are commonly used to attach EIFS to gypsum board, cement board, or concrete substrates. EIFS are attached with mechanical fasteners (specially designed for this application) when installed over (sheet-good weather barriers) such as are commonly used over wood sheathings. The supporting wall surface should be continuous (not 'open framing') and flat.EIFS since year 2000 Research, conducted by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and supported by the Department of Energy, has validated that EIFS are the 'best performing cladding' in relation to thermal and moisture control when compared to brick, stucco, and cementitious fiberboard siding.

In addition EIFS are in full compliance with modern building codes which emphasize energy conservation through the use of CI (continuous insulation) and a continuous air barrier. Both these components are built into today's EIFS products to provide maximum energy savings, reduced environmental impact over the life of the structure, and improved IAQ, Indoor Air Quality. Along with these functional advantages come virtually unlimited color, texture, and decorative choices to enhance curb appeal and enjoyment of almost any home or structure.EIFS before 2000 were barrier systems, meaning that the EIFS itself was the weather barrier.

After 2000 the EIFS industry introduced the air/moisture barrier that resides behind the foam. In a study done by the Department Of Energy's Office of Science - Oak Ridge National Laboratory it was found that the best air/moisture barrier was a fluid barrier.

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory, ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2006 — EIFS 'outperformed all other walls in terms of moisture while maintaining superior thermal performance.'

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has evaluated the five life cycle stages of the environmental impact of EIFS alongside brick, aluminum, stucco, vinyl, and cedar. Depending on a variety of site and project specific conditions, EIFS have the potential to save money in construction costs and contribute toward energy efficient operations and environmental responsibility when correctly designed and executed.Some types of EIFS have passed some fire tests that range from resistance to ignitability, that include: ASTM E 119, NFPA 268, NFPA 285. However, some types and thicknesses of EIFS have been involved in large uncontrolled exterior building fires, such as the 2008 Monte Carlo Hotel Casino fire.Composition and types of EIFS.

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Types of External Wall Insulation Systems (EWIS)Types of EIFS are defined by their materials and the existence/absence of a drainage plane. The EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) defines two classes of EIFS, Class PB (polymer based) identified as PB EIFS and Class PM (polymer modified) identified as PM EIFS.PB EIFS is the most common type in North America and historically used expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation adhered to the substrate with fiberglass mesh embedded in a nominal 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) base coat which can receive additional layers of mesh and base coat for stronger impact resistance.

Other types of insulation board can include.PM EIFS use extruded polystyrene insulation (XEPS), and a thick, cementitious base coat applied over mechanically attached glass fiber reinforcing mesh. The system has joints similar to traditional stucco. PM EIFS have evolved to include different insulation materials and base coats.The most common type of EIFS used today is the system that includes a drainage cavity, which allows any and all moisture to exit the wall. ^. Thornburg, Douglas W., and John R.

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