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EIFS History

Exterior Insulated Finish Systems (EIFS), were developed in Europe after WWII in 1947. The impetus for the invention of EIF systems was the efficient use of energy in a building when the insulation is on the outside of the wall. This foam based system came to the United States in the 1960's to aid in the national energy crisis. The immediate success of this flexible, monolithic, artistic product became popular so rapidly that important installation details were quickly weeded out by sub-contractors....Thus you have a major moisture intrusion problem! For more information on EIFS Facts and the EIFS Alliance.

System Components

During the past 15 years there has been a housing boom for which we may never see again. Part of this increased demand for housing has led architects and builders to find new ways of cladding the exterior of homes. One of the products used was Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS). EIFS is a foam based, non-load bearing exterior wall cladding designed to be attached to a wall sheathing with an adhesive or mechanical fastener. These system, used in residential and commercial construction, is categorized as non-drainable or barrier type system.

The system consists of Five  components
  1. An adhesive or mechanical fastener to attach the system to the building.
  2. Panels of expanded polystyrene foam insulation (1" min 4" max depth).
  3. A base coat that is troweled over the foam insulation panels.
  4. A glass fiber reinforcing mesh that is laid over the polystyrene insulation panels then fully embedded in the base coat.
  5. A finish coat that is troweled over the base coat and the reinforcing mesh.
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