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Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) on U.S. Army Facilities: Lessons Learned
Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are nonload-bearing exterior wall cladding system that can be applied in new construction of in retrofit applications. The use of EIFS on Army facilities has increased over the past 10 years due to the cost effectiveness of EIFS over other exterior wall systems, and their superior insulation efficiency and low-maintenance, stucco-like finish. However, in recent years, major system failures, such as delamination and extensive cracking, have occurred. This report provides an analysis of problems encountered with EIFS, and recommendations for correcting and preventing such problems in new and existing facilities. The four main problems areas with EIFS were: (1) mechanical damage, (2) system cracking, (3) design issues, (4) construction deficiencies. It was found that most problems with EIFS were minor, and that all problems could be either prevented or corrected by relatively simple maintenance and repair procedures. Keywords: Exterior insulation, Military facilities, Buildings, Insulation, Walls, Lessons learned. (JS)
Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) on U.S. Army Facilities: Lessons Learned
Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are nonload-bearing exterior wall cladding system that can be applied in new construction of in retrofit applications. The use of EIFS on Army facilities has increased over the past 10 years due to the cost effectiveness of EIFS over other exterior wall systems, and their superior insulation efficiency and low-maintenance, stucco-like finish. However, in recent years, major system failures, such as delamination and extensive cracking, have occurred. This report provides an analysis of problems encountered with EIFS, and recommendations for correcting and preventing such problems in new and existing facilities. The four main problems areas with EIFS were: (1) mechanical damage, (2) system cracking, (3) design issues, (4) construction deficiencies. It was found that most problems with EIFS were minor, and that all problems could be either prevented or corrected by relatively simple maintenance and repair procedures. Keywords: Exterior insulation, Military facilities, Buildings, Insulation, Walls, Lessons learned. (JS)
Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) on U.S. Army Facilities: Lessons Learned
R. G. Lampo (author) / J. C. Trovillion (author)
1990
48 pages
Report
No indication
English
Construction Equipment, Materials, & Supplies , Environmental Engineering , Army facilities , Construction , Cost effectiveness , Cracks , Damage , Deficiencies , Efficiency , External , Insulation , Lessons learned , Maintenance , Mechanical properties , Military facilities , Repair , Retrofitting , Walls , Finishes , Construction materials
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Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) Part I: EIFS Standards Development in the U.S.
| Online Contents | 1995
Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) Part I: EIFS Standards Development in the U.S.
| British Library Online Contents | 1995
Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) Part I: EIFS Standards Development in the U.S.
| Online Contents | 1995