It is all in the details proper detailing lends to quality application support future performance supports interface to other cladding eifs critical details penetration flashing. The repairs do not restore windows, flashing or eifs to match the eifs manufacturers original specifications or details, but focus on eliminating leaks by modifying the asbuilt conditions. I prefer soldered copper pan flashing in this application, because its. Wrap window rough opening with appropriate flexible flashing material, check. The source of these details is from eifs industry association eima, or adapted from the concepts of foam sheathing coalition fsc. Many jurisdictions are still using the sstd 10 and following its prescriptive guidance for the main wind. These details are not to be used by themselves, and do not constitute design instructions for teifs eifs application. I am looking at the eima details for eifs window header flashing details and the flashing is supposed to be caulked between the flashing and. Most projects use combinations of these materials and methods. On an existing project, the termination can occur closer to the roof or deck surfaces than indicated in. Eifs with drainage is conventional eifs installed over a waterresistive barrier, with provisions vertical drainage channels for discharging of incidental water that may enter behind the insulation board. Facesealed exterior insulation and finishing systems eifs are inherently defective and unfit for use as an exterior cladding system where moisture.
Troubleshooting exterior insulation and finish systems eifs. Exterior insulating and finishing systems eps industry alliance. The adjacent element can be such common products as windows, doors, caulking, beam penetrations, ducts or an eifstoeifs caulking joint. Page 49 step d1 sill tray flashing 50 step d2 position the unit 54 step d2a position the unit full height 55 step d3 fixing 57 step d3a fixing. Cladding manufactur ers particularly manufacturers of eifs have been blamed for many of the problems. 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. These details must be used in conjunction with parex current product. Drained eifs window sill and jamb overall detail author. Sto is the innovative world leader in the design and production of innovative building materials tailored to human needs. It consists of a liquid air barrier waterguard gypsum board eifs system adhesive, insulation board, base coat with reinforcing meshes and finish. This is a detail of an exterior wall finished with eifs with a parapet to roof interface. Details provided are not a directive of stucoflex international, inc. Water intrusion damages are frequently located adjacent to.
We are committed to developing nextgeneration building solutions that provide endless aesthetics in concert with our fully engineered wall. Early eifs used a facesealed approach defined later. Finally, stucco and eifs contractor barry jenkins provided a detailed introduction to the teifs weathertight eifs system from parex see. Mechanically attached gypsum board eifs systems shall conform to our specifications. These specifications cover all the ways that you can use the eifs exterior insulation and finishing system system. Proper flashing and sealants at those penetrations effectively protect the. These details must be used in conjunction with parex current product speci. Eifs rebounds despite the water intrusion issues that occurred in the fall of 1995, eifs industry sales including commercial and residential sales peaked in 1996. Flashing details any joints between an eifs wall and a flashed header should also include a suitable caulk space. A good flashing job will have several overlapping layers. Exterior system details eifs awci technology center. While water damage in eifs walls has made the news in recent years because of classaction lawsuits, the fact is water can and does penetrate the finish in all three systems. However, manufacturers and building codes often call for more elaborate flashings to protect the sheathing, studs, and interior walls.
Best window flashing tecnique for drainable eifs jlc. Sill pan flashing for a nail flange window 2016 detail. Window head detail wood frame structure with eifs cladding. In the event of a breach of the eifs, the drainage path for moisture exists behind the eifs to drain water to the exterior. Eifs cladding systems include some type of moisture barrier see. Windows, doors and other objects do pass through the exterior wall. Cad details below are complete drawings that can easily be downloaded, customized for your residential or. It also prevents many selfflashing windows from being installed properly since the sill flashing must be cut off to accommodate the adhesively attached foam board. The following details can be downloaded directly from teifs in autocad. The installation details required for drainable eifs cladding are similar in con cept with details of nearly all drainagetype claddings. Dwg pdf right click to save these files window jamb detail. I prefer soldered copper pan flashing in this application, because its reliably leakproof and will last at least as long as the wall itself figure 5. Exterior structural cad detail library awci technology center. These details must be used in conjunction with teifs current product.
Typical wall isometric steel frame structure with eifs cladding. Base of wall detail steel frame structure with eifs cladding. Nov 12, 2010 eifs i am wondering if it is still necessary to have a drainage plane behind the rigid foam layer of an eifs system if the the foam is designed to be thick enough to prevent the dew point from reaching the exterior sheathing for my project in climate zone 6 this would be r11. Best window flashing tecnique for drainable eifs jlconline. Troubleshooting exterior insulation and finish systems. Roofwall interface detail wood frame structure with eifs cladding. The following details can be downloaded directly from lahabra stucco in autocad. Dwg pdf right click to save these files window head detail with eifs. In many areas it is acceptable to simply install building wrap and pieces of dripcap flashing over the tops of windows and doors. Of course, the eifs manufacturers dryvit, senergy, sto all carry a brand of the flashing tape, but in a pinch you can buy flashing tape at the local hardware store if it is going to be the. Commmerical drainage eifs system 396 parex usa sheathing tape.
Any other materials shown in any details are incidental to the details, and are included only for clarity of the teifs. Eifs flashing and building envelope design faqs eima. It is all in the details proper detailing lends to quality application support future performance supports interface to other cladding eifs critical details penetration flashing terminations to dissimilar materials metal coping parapet expansion joint at floor lines slopes projections aesthetic grooves. Place certain parts of the spec in other parts of the projects total spec. The successful installation and performance of eifs cladding is dependent upon the. Oct 02, 2018 the practices of wrapping rough openings and of improved flashing details have become common practices for all types of residential construction.
The flashing catches the water and diverts it to the outside of the eifs wall through weep holes. Please consult with the manufacturers and or suppliers of any separate materials for their product specifications and applications instructions. Simply click on the desired file and you will be prompted by your browser for file saving instructions. However, manufacturers and building codes often call for. Cantilevered floor detail wood frame structure with eifs cladding.
On this page is system info, details and specifications. Parex usa water resistive barriers details stucco and eifs. Also, be aware that water can also travel vertically and get up behind flashings, if the wind is strong enough. The sill angles down from left to right, a design detail, which has caused leakage. Eifs i am wondering if it is still necessary to have a drainage plane behind the rigid foam layer of an eifs system if the the foam is designed to be thick enough to prevent the dew. Window sill detail wood frame structure with eifs cladding. The commercial eifs plus is an eifs gypsum board eifs system. These details are not to be used by themselves, and do not constitute design instructions for parex eifs application. Eifs window sill detail window detail, stucco walls. The sequence for applying those layers is as follows.
Termina tions of drainable eifs cladding systems include a weeping mechanism and flashing details. To tailor the specifications to your project use those sections which apply. Test method for structural performance of exterior windows, curtain walls, and doors. Exterior insulating and finishing systems eps industry. Sto is your partner for beautiful, sustainable, high performance building solutions. Eifs with drainage is conventional eifs installed over a waterresistive barrier, with provisions vertical drainage channels for discharging of incidental water that may enter behind the.
Eifs in its current basic form was developed in west germany in the 1960s and introduced in the united states in 1969 by dryvit. 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. Timber architecture architecture details wood windows windows and doors eifs stucco. Ive now exposed the protecto wrap flashing underneath and plan on reflashing a sill pan. How to flash windows in stucco walls prosales online.
They should also be detailed so that if they do leak, water can flow back outside. It also allows for the system and flashing to be inspected for proper installation. Cad details outsulation plus details the dryvit systems, inc. We reworked all roofwall connections with proper flashing and eifs detailing, which left only the infill roof work such that ifwhen the roof is. The rise and fall of the eifs house 20181002 walls.
Also in 2001, harrison mccampbell contributed effective waterproofing and flashing details see. This is a detail of an exterior wall with eifs at the window head. Practical solutions for addressing damages to existing. The source of these details is from eifs industry association eima, or adapted. Metal flashing is placed at the bottom of the wall, around windows and doors and any other place where the synthetic stucco abuts something that is not stucco. Any details shown are strictly for the purpose of illustrating typical teifs eifs. Only the eifs manufacturer or design professional can furnish specifications, details, drawings, and construction practices to be followed for actual. However, evidence clearly suggests that the problems lie in the details, not the cladding product. Eifs became very popular in the 1980s and experienced a significant number of serious failures, almost all related to rain penetration.
How to install flashing around windows and doors better. Openings for windows and similar throughwall penetrations require jamb, head, and still flashing to direct water to the exterior face of the cladding. It goes without saying that windows should be carefully flashed, but often they arent. Eifs window header flashing detail exteriors forum the. Only the eifs manufacturer or design professional can furnish specifications, details, drawings, and construction practices to be followed for actual construction and use of an eifs product and for compliance with applicable local building codes and construction practices. Wall penetration detail wood frame structure with eifs cladding. The sill angles down from left to right, a design detail. And it comes standard with our innovative aquaflash flashing system and backstop nt air and waterresistive barrier to better protect the building substrate.
Best window flashing tecnique for drainable ei thank you for all your help. With eifs, you need to pay close attention to the details around windows and doors, including head flashing at the top of openings and drain pans at door and window sills. Simply click on the desired file and you will be prompted by. The details that follow are standard details that depict proper detailing for exterior walls with an eifs finish. This is assuming that the exterior flashing details are correct. Outsulation lcmd 15 the outsulation lcmd systems 15 is designed to be used in all areas of the country and in all types of climates. Dryvit strongly urges eifs contractors not to begin work on a project in which the construction requirements for eifs application have not been fulfilled.
Oct 27, 2010 the adjacent element can be such common products as windows, doors, caulking, beam penetrations, ducts or an eifs to eifs caulking joint. Cad details below are complete drawings that can easily be downloaded, customized for your residential or commercial project, and included in your cad library for future use. Jul 12, 2016 also in 2001, harrison mccampbell contributed effective waterproofing and flashing details see. By closing this banner, scrolling the page, clicking a link or continuing to browse the stocorp. Exterior insulation and finish system eifs wbdg whole. Final approval of detailing for a specific construction project. These details must be used in conjunction with teifs current product specifications, product data sheets, and application instructions. For specific details with eifs or stucco, see the specific assembly details on, or. Drainage wall construction wall tiesdamp proofingbuilding wrapflashing at base of. Please consult with the manufacturers and or suppliers of any separate materials for their product specifications and. Dryvit details are for general information and guidance only. 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. Any details shown are strictly for the purpose of illustrating typical parex eifs.