Oregon’s Ban of Barrier EIFS

This isn’t new (it’s from 2007), but it is the first I have heard of it. The state of Oregon has banned the use of (barrier) Exterior Insulation Finish Systems as a building cladding.

What I love is the fact that they SPECIFICALLY banned barrier EIFS, not dual-barrier/drainage. They even explain it a little bit in the notice, that it’s not all EIFS – just EIFS without drainage and a weather barrier. It’s refreshing to see something educated for a change, as opposed to just “EIFS is bad don’t use it”.

I have a new fondness for Oregon.

Source: http://www.cbs.state.or.us/bcd/whatsnew/barrier_notice.pdf

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