You’ve completed your stucco renovation, and hope the contractor did a good job. But did he leave you with any guidelines for maintaining your new wall system? Chances are slim that the contractor took a long-term interest in the condition of your home, but you should and we’ll show you how. Whenever possible, contact the [...]
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Maintenance Guide For EIFS (Stucco)
Posted in Intermediate
Posted by Admin on February 16, 2012
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2012/02/maintenance-guide-for-eifs-stucco/
What Are Geometrically Defined Insulation Boards?
A relatively new modification to modern Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS, or “Synthetic Stucco”) are what is called (geek alert) Geometrically Defined Insulation Boards. What exactly does that mean? It’s a complex way of saying insulation with grooves cut into the back. The purpose of the grooves is to provide a way for water to [...]
Posted in Intermediate
Posted by Admin on February 12, 2011
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2011/02/what-are-geometrically-defined-insulation-boards/
EIFS/Stucco On ICF
With rising concerns over global warming and energy efficiency, construction materials like EIFS (“stucco”) and ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) have become increasingly popular. Both incorporate varying thicknesses of insulation to decrease the amount of heat lost (during the winter) or gained (during the summer), thereby lowering the amount of heat that needs to be generated/removed. [...]
Posted in Beginner
Posted by Admin on October 27, 2010
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2010/10/eifs-stucco-on-icf/
EIFS Sales in Positive Trend (Chart)
Ever since EIFS’ introduction into the US and Canadian market, it has been on an upward trend. Even with it’s problems through the 90′s it has countinued to climb in popularity due to it’s insulating value and vast range of design options. With the moisture issues formerly plaguing it now solved (and new research indicating [...]
Posted in Beginner
Posted by Admin on March 22, 2009
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2009/03/eifs-sales-in-positive-trend-chart/
Drainage EIFS Wall Section: Durabond EW17
Here’s a diagram of a “dual barrier” EIFS wall cross section.
Posted in Beginner
Posted by Admin on November 8, 2008
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2008/11/drainage-eifs-wall-section-durabond-ew17/
What is Stucco?
"Stucco" is typically what people in the Toronto area use when they're looking for EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finish Systems, or "synthetic stucco"). We use the two terms interchangeably.
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