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Excellent workmanship, and office personnel is very professional. Brick, for instance, can be particularly susceptible to moisture because of moisture present in the brick while building can result in condensation collecting on the interior walls later on. Supposedly, it never rains in Dallas. But we found out that is wrong! There was so much rain that when it finally stopped, the EIFS suppliers were so far behind that our material was not available for two weeks after an order was placed.
In early November, the same job site had a six-inch rainfall in one day. So much for not worrying about the weather in Texas! Like other construction companies, Modern Wall Systems manages challenges on a day-to-day basis.
For weather-related delays, we can usually prevent—or at least mitigate—many of the delays by understanding the national weather patterns. By allowing for these expected weather disruptions during our upfront scheduling process, we can mitigate as many potential problems as possible, ensuring a smooth construction process. EIFS synthetic stucco is a delicate product that requires much attention. There are many codes and proper installation processes that builders and contractors need to abide by.
EIFS inspections are not limited to people buying or selling stucco homes. If there are any signs that you may be experiencing some issues with the EIFS at your current home or building you should definitely call an experienced EIFS inspector or contractor.
This is why inspection and testing are so important. Some of the more obvious signs you may want to look for are bulging or cracking exterior walls, water stains on the outside or inside of the wall, and around the windows, doors, etc.
EIFS is considered by many industry professional and architect to be the superior exterior cladding product with respect to thermal and moisture control.
The two primary types of EIFS systems are:. The drainage plane is most commonly achieved by installing vertical adhesive ribbons over the substrate or water-resistive barrier. The base coat is applied to the insulation and a reinforcing mesh is embedded in. After the base coat dries, the finish coat is then applied with the chosen finish to complete the system.
These problems are very commonly traced to flashing, sealing, and caulking installation defects and joint failures particularly around windows, doors, joints, penetrations, etc. However there have been a number of class action and individual law suits won and settled against manufacturers, most of which happened in the early years of product introduction.
The drainage system type of EIFS has improved the failure rate of modern EIFS as many of the installation after were drainage systems, however the vast majority of residential homes currently with EIFS cladding are barrier-type.
EIFS typically must be purchased from a licensed distributor, who itself or with assistance from the manufacturer trains and issues certificates or installation licenses. The burden of only selling product to licensed installers is typically carried by the distributor. The unfortnate truth of EIFS installation however, is that following specifications very closely can add to contractor cost which often leads to incorrect installations.
Concrete must be free of form oil, curing compounds, or release agents by using a detergent wash and water-blasting or other mechanical methods grinding or sandblasting. Brick or concrete block must be free of surface contaminants as well especially including efflorescence often removed with wire-brush.
Also brick or concrete block must have flush mortar joints not raked or convex. Water-Resistant Air Barriers are typically liquid-applied systems which provide a continuous and seamless barrier to air and moisture sometimes even waterproof which is secondary to flashing and sealing water-penetration prevention. It is typically more durable than building wraps or papers. They are most often proprietary products meant to be used with specific EIFS systems, manufacturers, and polystyrene boards.
A trowel-applied preparatory product is commonly installed first to all joints, rough openings, and corners as an additional flashing measure and to ready the substrate.
When installing on exterior gypsum or fiberglass paneling, joints will typically require reinforced or mesh wallboard tape prior to installation of vapor barrier.
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