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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 [...]

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by on February 12, 2011  •  Permalink
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What is Mineral Wool Insulation?

Mineral wool insulation is typically used on projects where there are non-combustibility requirements by code. Used in EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finish Systems) in lieu of EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) for the fire-rating, it is more difficult to work with because of it’s spongey nature, and tends to require additional materials as well as time. The most [...]

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by on December 9, 2010  •  Permalink
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Stucco Insulation Materials: What Are Your Options?

There are a variety of different types of insulation boards that can be used as the insulation in EIFS. By far the most common exterior toronto insulation is Type-I (1) EPS (Expanded PolyStyrene). This is the white insulation boards you typically see being installed, as well as what is found at hardware stores such as [...]

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by on March 6, 2010  •  Permalink
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Aurora Announces Additional $5,000 towards Eco Energy Audit Grant

How do you earn $27,000 over 10 years for a $15,000 renovation? What is the deal with Aurora’s new “green home grant”? Take a look…

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by on March 30, 2009  •  Permalink
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  • 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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