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of, because the majority of homes constructed use a 4mil polyethylene barrier between the drywall and studs based on outdated building […]
All posts tagged weather barrier
EIFS Walls Do Not Require Interior Polyethylene
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/
Toronto Stucco/EIFS Average Price/Cost
An Updated version of this article is available for 2012 at: 2012 Guide To Budgeting For Your Stucco Renovation When it comes to attaining a budget price for your home renovation, there are various (dozens, actually) of things that need to be taken into account. Some of them are: Time of year Time frame […]
Posted in Beginner
Tagged average, bidding dryvit, cost, cost of eifs, cost per square foot, cost square foot, efis, efis system, eif toronto, eifs, eifs contractors, exterior insulated finish system, exterior insulation finish system, exterior insulation finishing system, is stucco expensive, price, square foot, stucco, stucco durability, stucco tender, weather barrier
Posted by Admin on January 25, 2010
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2010/01/toronto-stucco-eifs-average-price-cost/
The EIFS Lies Countinue
Source: http://www.scottshepard.net/remaxil/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=pagecontent.asp&nav=1&pid=42&acc=89890 It’s ironic this guy’s last name is Shepard, because he’s leading his clients astray. Even today, uninformed real estate agents, building inspectors and many others are posting and re-posting false information about EIFS. I just need to address a few of the issues with this article: 1) In 1994, moisture damage to the […]
Posted in Hall Of Shame
Tagged barrier eifs, builders alert, caulking, drainage eifs, eifs, flashing, mildew, mold, nc, north carolina, raleigh, rot, scott shepard, tim oglesby, wall systems, weather barrier
Posted by Admin on December 8, 2009
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2009/12/the-eifs-lies-countinue/
Blueskin on Windows: Why Is It Important
Without a doubt, one of the most common areas of water intrusion on any building is around window openings. Improperly installed windows will allow water to leak in behind claddings and onto framing members, and when mould or rot appears, the cladding is often inaccurately blamed. The fact is that improperly installed windows will cause […]
Posted in Advanced
Tagged blue skin, blueskin, dens glass, eifs, peel-and-stick, primer, renovation, retrofit, stucco, weather barrier
Posted by Admin on October 28, 2009
http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2009/10/blueskin-on-windows-why-important/
-
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.
-
Follow Us Socially
Blog
-
Toronto Stucco (Twitter)
- No public Twitter messages.
-
Stucco Trim
