While curb
appeal and durability are desirable attributes of any structure, homeowners and
commercial building managers also look for comfort, energy efficiency, and
low-cost maintenance. Various exterior claddings suit particular aesthetic
tastes, yet one finish stands out as the most durable and energy efficient of
all.
Exterior
Insulation and Finish System, known as EIFS, is a cladding system designed to
provide exceptional protection from the weather extremes or
moisture
intrusion while keeping energy costs down. Current installations of EIFS have
withstood massive hurricanes and high winds while the exteriors of nearby
non-EIFS buildings suffered substantial exterior damage from wind and flying
debris.
What Makes EIFS More Durable?
In areas
where high winds and storms are more likely, EIFS claddings can be the right
answer. Think of EIFS cladding as a warm coat that maintains comfort inside
while providing an effective barrier to outside elements. EIFS layers add
strength to the structure to resist the extreme forces of nature. In hurricane
areas, EIFS have even been recognized by FEMA for their resistance to
wind-driven debris and high wind forces.
Impact-resistant
EIFS owes its durability to the layering of sturdy high-impact mesh over a foam
insulation board and coated with a durable layer of polymers and cement
material, plus a moisture elimination gap, and finished with a textured outer
surface of a stucco-type material. ProCoat Systems’ specialists in Denver will be pleased to provide more information
about the structural advantages of EIFS.
Most EIFS
outer coatings consist of a 100% acrylic binder that protects the surface from
fading, chalking, or yellowing and require less upkeep than other external
materials. Also, EIFS resist dirt, mildew, and mold development. The coating
retains its “like new” appearance for a long time and needs merely an
occasional hose down to remove accumulated dust and grime.
Unlike standard stucco, concrete, or brick materials, an EIFS surface does not
crack easily. The coating formulation contains components that resists breaking
as wide temperature variances cause walls to expand and buildings to shift.
Contact ProCoat Systems of Denver
ProCoat
Systems’ professional staff are the building cladding specialists. For
information regarding the money saving advantages and possibilities of EIFS for
your building, phone ProCoat at 303-322-9009.
Visit ProCoat Systems website to see their extensive line of
interior and exterior materials that will enhance the beauty and functionality
of your home or business with durable, practical, and beautiful options.
This post
was originally published at http://www.procoatsystems.com/durability-exterior-eifs-systems/
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