Exteriors

Making EIFS Watertight

Properly installed backer rod and caulk are the keys to a long-lasting, trouble-free application

By Harrison McCampbell

by Harrison McCampbell, AIA

Improperly detailed EIFS joints allowed water to soak into the structure of this portico, with ugly and expensive results.

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Subject:: Stucco; Caulks Adhesives and Sealants; Joints; Insulation; Installation; Architectural Mesh; Waterproofing

State:: Tennessee

JLC Field Guide:: Insulation Materials; Exterior Caulks and Sealants; Continuous Exterior; Insulating Attics; Stucco; Cavity Fill

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