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What Are Geometrically Defined Insulation Boards?

Admin — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 21:19:56 +0000

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 …

EIFS/Stucco On ICF

Admin — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 22:35:09 +0000

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 …

EIFS Sales in Positive Trend (Chart)

Admin — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:58:18 +0000

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 …

Drainage EIFS Wall Section: Durabond EW17

Admin — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:05:14 +0000

Here's a diagram of a "dual barrier" EIFS wall cross section.

Renovating House Siding With Stucco: Substrate Considerations

JamesCarnegie — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:30:18 +0000

On renovations and other non-new construction, the potential for hidden problems (read: costs) is always there. This holds particularly true in renovating your siding, where you never know what condition your sustrate is in. Does this mean you should avoid the issue altogether? No. As they say in sales: Kill the monster while it's small, before it has the chance to become full grown.