As a precursor to this article I’ll say this: While it may seem like a good, money saving idea to install the EIFS yourself, it’s very technical work that even the skilled tradesmen run into problems with at times, so don’t do it yourself. Paying a professional contractor to install it will always prove to […]
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Do It Yourself EIFS Installation
Posted in Advanced
Posted by Admin on May 25, 2012
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2012/05/do-it-yourself-stucco-installation/
Air Barrier Considerations for the Canadian Market
Buildings need to be designed to withstand the unique environmental conditions they are being built in – and practices that work in one location might not necessarily work in another. Find out what makes the air barriers in EIFS so unique and some general information on specifying one for your project in this great article: […]
Posted in Beginner
Posted by Admin on May 21, 2012
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2012/05/air-barrier-considerations-for-the-canadian-market/
EIFS Walls Do Not Require Interior Polyethylene
Cliffs: The study points out that wall cavities (between the studs) in EIFS-clad buildings dried faster without the interior 4mil polyethylene barrier than with one. This is an important point to take a note of, because the majority of homes constructed use a 4mil polyethylene barrier between the drywall and studs based on outdated building […]
Posted in Advanced
Posted by Admin on February 14, 2011
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2011/02/eifs-walls-do-not-require-interior-polyethylene/
Stucco / EIFS Leaky Window Protection
Although Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS – Synthetic Stucco) has bared the brunt of the “leaky window” negative publicity, it is nevertheless a problem that affects all sidings. The problem lies primarily with poor practices regarding the sealing of window frames and tie-ins with the weather barrier. Sto Corp (an EIFS manufacturer) has put out […]
Posted in Beginner
Posted by Admin on February 27, 2010
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2010/02/stucco-eifs-leaky-window-protection/
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