Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)

Author: Peter E. Nelson

Publisher: ASTM International

Published: 2016-03-01

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 9780803176157

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Papers presented at a symposium held October 5-6, 2014, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The symposium was sponsored by ASTM International E06 on Performance of Buildings and Subcommittee E06.58 on Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems.

2012 International Building Code Handbook
2012 International Building Code Handbook

Author: Douglas W. Thornburg

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2013-04-23

Total Pages: 994

ISBN-13: 0071801316

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A COMPLETE, FULL-COLOR GUIDE TO THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE Updated to reflect the International Code Council 2012 International Building Code, this time-saving resource makes it easy to understand and apply complex IBC requirements and achieve compliance. More than 600 full-color illustrations help to clarify the application and intent of many code provisions, with an emphasis on the structural and fire- and life-safety provisions. The 2012 International Building Code Handbook provides the information you need to get construction jobs done right, on time, and up to the requirements of the 2012 IBC. Achieve Full Compliance with the 2012 IBC: Scope and Administration Definitions Use and Occupancy Classification Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy General Building Heights and Areas Types of Construction Fire and Smoke Protection Features Interior Finishes Fire Protection Systems Means of Egress Accessibility Interior Environment Exterior Walls Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures Structural Loads and Design Special Inspections and Tests Soils and Foundations Concrete Aluminum Masonry Steel Wood Glass and Glazing Gypsum Board and Plaster Plastic Plumbing Fixture Count Elevators and Conveying Systems Special Construction Encroachments in the Public Right-of-Way Safeguards During Construction Existing Structures Referenced Standards

Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems

Author: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13:

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Exterior insulation & finish systems (EIFS) are products for cladding exterior walls that integrate insulation with a stucco-like covering. EIFS incorporate insulation board, a base coat with reinforcement, surface finish adhered to the base coat, and other parts such as joint treatments, drainage accessories, and seals. The purpose of this guide is to provide an understanding of EIFS, provide recommendations for EIFS best practices to promote satisfactory performance & durability, and to develop a framework for functional construction details & specifications that generally illustrates best design & construction practice. The introduction reviews the advantages & limitations of EIFS, problems experienced with EIFS deterioration, and aspects of cladding design. Chapter 2 describes selection of an EIFS system based on fire safety characteristics, rainwater penetration resistance, and impact resistance. Chapter 3 covers cladding design issues including substrate, air & vapour control, movement joints & crack control, interfaces, joint seals, and other durability considerations. Chapter 4 outlines factors to be addressed when using EIFS in retrofitting existing buildings. The last chapter contains construction details that exemplify best practices in EIFS applications. Appendices include a glossary and background technical information.

Building Sealants
Building Sealants

Author: Thomas F. O'Connor

Publisher: ASTM International

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 351

ISBN-13: 0803112823

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Concerned with sealants for buildings (not with constructing sealant material). The 24 papers from a symposium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, January to February 1990, address such major concerns of the industry as the identification and quantification of the effects of movement on sealants, laborator

An Introduction to Metal Building, Exterior Insulation and Roofing Systems
An Introduction to Metal Building, Exterior Insulation and Roofing Systems

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2021-06-25

Total Pages: 79

ISBN-13:

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, architectural engineers, structural engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of metal buildings and exterior insulation and roofing systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS 2. EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEMS (EIFS) 3. ROOFING SYSTEMS 4. GLOSSARY.

Designing the Exterior Wall
Designing the Exterior Wall

Author: Linda Brock

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-11-17

Total Pages: 576

ISBN-13: 1119139708

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By presenting the basics of building science along with a prescribed set of details, Designing the Exterior Wall helps you understand why buildings fail and how they can be made more durable through design. Author Linda Brock connects the science and aesthetics of building envelopes through the examination of a variety of construction and cladding types. She features details from real world projects in a variety of climates, successful and unsuccessful case studies, and checklists you can use on your own projects. Helps you reduce your liability by showing why building envelopes fail and how they can be designed to endure. Moves from theory to actual construction by including hundreds of building envelope details from a broad array of projects and climates. Integrates numerous contemporary case studies, including Frank Gehry's Experiential Music Center in Seattle (thin skins), Renzo Piano's Rue de Meaux housing in Paris (terra cotta cladding), and Mario Botta's San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (prefabricated brick panels). Designing the Exterior Wall is a must-have book, whether you're an architect or a student. Order your copy today.