The new york stucco standard system includes several. Eifs systems offer integrated drainage channels at the back of the boards allowing any trapped moisture to drain out of the assembly. Stotherm ci systems integrate the following key elements continuous insulation ci, airmoisture barrier, drainage and a variety of textured finish options to create a superior, sustainable wall cladding. Stotherm ci is a highperformance, exteriorwall cladding system that integrates a seamless air and moisture barrier with continuous insulation ci and advanced drainage capabilities.
Stucco is a traditional cladding composed of portland cement, lime, sand, and water. Our industry leading eifs, stucco, coatings and concrete. Eifs is a barrier system which is intended to keep water out. Senerflex secondary weather barrier design is an enhanced eifs that includes a secondary airwaterresistive barrier for the protection of moisture sensitive sheathing. They all feature the same general layers outlined above. Traditional stucco, on the other hand, is applied over a wire mesh, and installed with.
Parex usa installation guidelines are for general information and. Secondary weather barrier design senergy wall systems. Eifs is a barrier exterior finish system that combines insulation qualities with a durable and aesthetically adaptable finish. Eifs, stucco, substrates, area of use, osb the following table contains the acceptable substrates for parex usa assemblies and water resistive barriers to nonparex usa facades. This system can be used in new or retrofit commercial and institutional construction such as hotels, hospitals, retail, schools, multifamily apartments and condominiums, and government facilities when additional moisture protection of the sheathing is. A basic eifs cladding is going to have the basics that nearly all eifs stucco walls will have and is a good example of a basic overview. Like teifsflex eifs this system offers the base level of benefits available in eifs. Dryvit offers five different improvements on the traditional stucco system our commercial cement plaster systems 1 through 5. A basic stucco assembly over concrete or cmu, applied directly over approved waterresistive barrier and metal lath with a dryvit finish. Coatings, waterproof air barriers and concrete restoration.
Teifsairtight eifs is classic eif system with a liquid waterresistive barrier and air barrier. Stucco and eifs are common cladding systems that appear similar from the exterior. Eifs and stucco exterior insulation and finish systems eifs are a relatively new cladding system that combine a finish with a layer of exterior insulation. The cad link is used to download a zip file containing all the details for that system. Installation handbook for exterior insulation and finish systems eifs 6. Know more our next generation advances in finishes for eifs is a proprietary mix based on a deep knowledge of available chemistry and 30 years of accumulated insight into the practical matters of application. Together these make a system that performs better than traditional stucco.
Exterior insulation and finish systems eifs are nonloadbearing, exterior cladding systems intended to provide a decorative barrier to water and other elements. The system consists of new york stucco reinforc ing mesh, base coat, finish, and weather barrier membrane and new. Akroflex barrier eifs omega products international. Puccs is continuous insulation cladding that includes a geometrically defined drainage cavity gddc that is 10 mm deep and 37% open. Cement board stucco is a high impact, moisture resistant exterior wall finish system incorporating a cement board substrate, air and moisture barrier, reinforced base coat and a polymer based finish designed to provide increased impact and weather. Parex usa masonry veneer system over stucco mvsstandard combines the aesthetics of tile, bricks and stone with the durability of stucco assemblies.
Eifs was originally marketed as a barrier system, meaning that it was considered the primary line of defense against water intrusion and that water was not intended to penetrate behind it. Mvs over stucco comes with a liquid applied water resistive barrier and air barrier. It does this by eliminating mass transfer of warm moisture air into the wall assembly to a cold surface where it can condense. Dryvit offers a new dimension to an old solution by providing a variety of stucco. The design specifications and construction of the wall shall comply with all building codes and standards. Intro to eifs exterior insulation and finishing system an air barrier system minimizes the risk of condensation within the building envelope. Eifs photo guide to leak points eifs inspections, eifs. Exterior insulating and finishing system eifs state auto. Sto was an exterior insulation and finish systems pioneer introducing stotherm to europe in 1963. A complete air barrier system has individual air barrier. Denselement barrier system meets eifs drainage requirements. Barrier means that the system is designed such that water should not get behind the exterior surface. Eifs, stucco, substrates, area of use, osb the following table contains the acceptable substrates for parex usa assemblies and water resistive barriers to. The system uses a secondary waterresistive barrier to provide a costeffective level of protection of the sheathing and cavity against moisture and air intrusion.
Eifs on the other hand, is a proprietary cladding system that includes an insulation board and a much thinner, more flexible basecoat. The finish is comprised of polymeric organic bonded aggregate and cement reinforced with a glass mesh. Simply click on the desired file and you will be prompted by your browser for file saving instructions. Details nutech stucco dafs the following details can be downloaded directly from lahabra stucco in autocad. Eifs laminas do the same thing for essentially the same reasons. Sto extaseal is designed for use as an air barrier, moisture barrier, and stucco scratch coat on prepared concrete and cmu beneath stopowerwall stucco icc esr 2323 or any other astm c 926 compliant stucco brown coat. Know more our next generation advances in finishes for eifs is a proprietary mix based on a deep knowledge of available.
Exterior insulation and finish system eifs wbdg whole. Commercial cement plaster ccp 2 ccp 2 is a traditional stucco assembly over wood or steel frame construction with a dryvit approved sheathing and a dryvit polymer finish. Eifs, stucco, shotcrete, or veneers these similar systems. Akroflex barrier eifs akroflex barrier exterior insulation and finish system eifs is a lightweight, multicomponent exterior wall assembly. In addition to the vertical ribbons, this system makes use of our weatherseal liquid applied waterresistant barrier. The systems are madeup of highperformance components including stoguard fluidapplied air and moisture barrier, sto drainscreen drainage mat, stopowerwall stucco and sto textured finishes. Energex wall systems energyefficient exterior wall. Basfs senergy wall systems is a leading manufacturer of eifs, stucco, air and waterresistive barriers and specialty finishes for the construction industry in north america.
Things to look for to identify a barrier pb eifs clad home. Health and safety concerns regarding the installation of eifs barrier systems led to the change in law. The stucco system manufacturer was selected because of its capability to provide appropriate waterresistive barrier wrb and fluidapplied flashing materials. S systems consists of a liquid applied weather resistant barrier, an insulation board attached either adhesively, mechanically, or both to the. Requires a moisture barrier on moisture sensitive substrates. Eifs can resemble traditional stucco, while offering additional energy efficiency, design versatility, weatherability, and durability. Many are proprietary requiring icc evaluation reports. Stopowerwall extraseal is an air and moisture barrier with a directapplied stucco system.
For more than 40 years, weve been a trusted, gotoresource for durable, codecompliant wall systems. Stopowerwall ci is a premium stucco system which provides heat, air and moisture management along with the best protective and aesthetic elements for a truly superior wall cladding. Page 7 of barrier or face seal pb eifs this is the most common type of eifs. For more than 40 years, weve been a trusted, gotoresource for durable, codecompliant wall systems and building materials.
Continuously insulated stucco system featuring neopor rigid insulation board. Class pb exterior insulation and finish system that includes a secondary weather barrier for the protection of moisture sensitive sheathing. To complete an eifs installation, insulation should be adhered with vertical ribbons of adhesive applied directly to the denselement barrier system. Finestones basic continuously insulated stucco system. Traditional stucco cracks due to drying shrinkage or hygric stresses, embrittlement due to aging, and building movement. The air barrier takes the already energy efficient eifs and gives it a boost by limiting air flow while remaining vapor permeable. The system provides no avenue for water to drain out once it penetrates behind the eps board. A continuously insulated ci stucco system that uses a secondary waterresistive barrier to provide a costeffective level of protection to the sheathing and cavity against moisture and air intrusion and features neopor rigid insulation board. Eifs siding, or synthetic stucco, is a siding that offers clear advantages when properly installed but can be very problematic when installation errors occur. The synthetic stucco system as a whole creates a moisture barrier. Barrier eifs is comprised of a base coat and finish coat applied over an eps board that is attached directly to the sheathing using fasteners or an adhesive.
The following details can be downloaded directly from lahabra stucco in autocad. Eifs was installed before 1996 as a barrier or nondraining system. The american experience with exterior insulation and. This home is clad with a synthetic stucco system known as exterior insulating finish system eifs. These systems have very different attributes however.
Special attention should be made to the requirements for the use of osb as a substrate, referencing the decay map attached and the osb. It combines stoguard air and moisture barrier, a drainage mat, type iv insulation, stopowerwall stucco and sto textured finishes into an integrated system. Ddars heritage ddars heritage is an exterior insulation and finish system eifs or pb barrier eifs system. Simply click on the desired file and you will be prompted by. The pdf link has the all the details for that system in pdf format, which can easily be viewed or printed using acrobat adobe reader or similar software. To be able to identify the stucco system you must understand system.
Pebbletex classic pb wall system pebbletex classic pb wall system a mechanically andor adhesively attached, nondrainage class pb eifs which provides primary barrier moisture control. Amvic is an approved manufacturer of exterior insulation and finish system eifs. The cad link is used to download a zip file containing all the details for that system in dwg format that can be opened in autocad or similar programs. Product data sheet eifs exterior insulation and finish. The system, if it is constructed with moisture sensitive materials in a climate where it rains and has a high humidity, is destined for problems. This digest explains the reasons why facesealed eifs are fundamentally flawed as cladding systems for most applications, and describes how drained eifs can be used successfully in almost all climate zones and exposures. The system pictured on the right is from omega stucco. Energex wall systems energyefficient exterior wall systems. To be able to identify the stucco system you must understand system components. Stucco and eifs wall systems norwood architecture, inc. Commercial cement plaster ccp 2 ccp 2 is a traditional stucco.
Page of onecoat stucco system basic components include. Eifs with drainage, another eifs system, is the predominate method of eifs applied today. Permalath test results exterior insulation finish systems eifs. Unfortunately, like drainage type claddings, the wall system is. The denselement barrier system holds an international code council evaluation service icces evaluation report esr3786 for irc, ibc, and iecc compliance. This ban does not include eifs drainage systems or traditional stucco. Commmerical drainage eifs system 396 parex usa sheathing tape. Cement board stucco is a high impact, moisture resistant exterior wall finish system incorporating a cement board substrate, air and moisture barrier, reinforced base coat and a. Eifs were first introduced in the united states in the late 1960s, and were first used on commercial buildings, and later on homes. Senergy cement board stucco 500 system is used for economical, impact resistant exterior walls in light commercial, institutional and residential construction in areas that are weather protected e. As the name implies, eifs with drainage helps to eliminate moisture before it has an opportunity to enter the wall cavity.
The system uses a secondary waterresistive barrier to provide a costeffective level of protection of the sheathing. It is in demand by many builders and architects because of its. Wall systems eifs acrowalles plus drainage eifs watermanaged class pb exterior insulation and finish system incorporating a rainscreen technology based upon the use of an airweather barrier and water management options. Eifs with weather barrier specifications formulated solutions. Eifs synthetic stucco troubleshooting and inspecting examples exterior insulation and finish systems or barrier walls, synthetic stucco eifs inspections, eifs leak diagnosis, eifs repairs, eifs or synthetic stucco litigation proper installation methods for synthetic stucco on buildings photos of snafus in an eifs. Together these make a system that performs better than traditional stucco, with finishes and coatings that keep out moisture while providing a.
Portland cement stucco with polymers and fiberglass reinforcing. A wide spectrum of base coats and finish coats are used to create systems specifically engineered for each type of installation or the finish preference of the homeowner. The system pictured on the right is from omega stucco and is applied right over the substrate light yellow material. All eifs or synthetic stucco systems must have a waterproof membrane over the substrate and a drainage system to allow. A complete air barrier system has individual air barrier parts. Exterior insulation and finish system application guide. They have been marketed as an economical, noncracking alternative to other cladding systems such as traditional stucco. Exterior insulation and finish system eifs is a non. Cracks, lamina deterioration, and movement joints are also discussed. It provides protection against moisture and acts as an air barrier. Exterior insulation and finish system eifs is an exterior wall cladding that utilizes rigid insulation boards on the exterior of the wall sheathing with a plaster appearance exterior skin. Eifs with weather barrier description the new york stucco wall system is a building con struction method that assembles and constructs the outer wall cladding of a building, enclosing the struc ture in a lightweight, decorative, energyefficient and weatherresistant envelope.
Many jurisdictions are still using the sstd 10 and following its prescriptive guidance for the main wind. Integrated wall systems that deliver the best in performance, sustainability and design flexibility. All eifs or synthetic stucco systems must have a waterproof membrane over the substrate and a drainage system to allow moisture to drain from behind the eifs. Composite cladding amvic advantage amvic is an approved original component supplier to the leading stucco manufacturers. Stucco and eifs defined variance specialty finishes. The eifs acronym stands for exterior insulation and finish systems. Eifs in its current basic form was developed in west germany in the 1960s and introduced in the united states in 1969 by dryvit. Pebbletex classic pb wall system pebbletex classic pb wall system a mechanically andor adhesively attached, nondrainage class pb eifs which provides primary barrier moisture. Exterior insulation and finish systems eifs, sometimes called synthetic stucco, in new construction. It offers design flexibility, aesthetic appeal and energy savings.