Buildings of
every type are intended to provide essential shelter for everything within.
Whether the structure is designed to protect people, animals, equipment, or
products, roofing and walls should be able to resist rain, snow, wind, and
other natural forces. And in most cases, the walls of buildings that house
people and temperature or moisture-sensitive goods should have ample thermal
retention and moisture resistant properties.
According to
a Building Science Corporation blog, the perfect wall must incorporate layers
that provide:
● Thermal control to keep energy from
escaping and maintain proper temperatures.
● Air control and the ability to
prevent unwanted exterior air to enter.
● Vapor control to keep moisture from
penetrating the interior layers of the wall.
●
Rain
control to prevent saturation of the inner walls and to prevent water from
entering the interior.
Similarly, a
properly constructed wall should muffle exterior noise.
How EIFS Has Become the Perfect Wall
Solution
Building
each of these properties into a long-lasting, economical cladding system has
been an engineering evolution. Properly applied EIFS, Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems, does provide
all of the necessary thermal air, vapor, and rain control.
EIFS
cladding consists of several layers of materials which, when properly applied,
maintain significant energy savings while providing a comfortable interior
atmosphere for the occupants. EIFS construction consists of the integration of
several complementing layers working together to protect the interior of the
building.
From the
inside out, EIFS layers consist of:
● Water-resistive barrier over the
substrate
● Drainage plane to eliminate the
potential for accumulated moisture
● Insulation board to minimize energy
loss
● Glass fiber mesh
● Water-resistant base coat over the
insulation applied to the mesh
●
Crack-resistant
acrylic co-polymer material, similar in appearance to stucco but with superior
rain repellent properties.
Flashing and
drain elements are added at the base of the cladding and around windows and
doors to allow water to drain downward.
EIFS and the “Perfect Wall”
EIFS was
originally developed as a wall cladding to ensure that heat or energy loss
would be help at a minimum, much like putting on a heavy coat on a cold day.
Over time, new techniques and materials have added even greater moisture
control benefits that enhance the durability and effectiveness of the system.
With the proper application, EIFS will provide the utmost in comfort while
saving significantly on energy costs.
Contact ProCoat Systems in Denver
For
questions regarding highly efficient Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
(EIFS), contact ProCoat Systems, the expert in all forms of cladding materials.
Visit the ProCoat website to view their full range of construction and remodeling ideas and phone 303-322-9009.
This post
was originally published at http://www.procoatsystems.com/eifs-material-part-perfect-wall/
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