Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) on U.S. Army Facilities: Lessons Learned

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Abstract:

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. JS

Author(s):
Lampo, Richard G. ; Trovillion, Jonathan C.
Author Organization(s):
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0048

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CERL-TR-M-91/02
Project Number(s):
4A162731AT41
Monitor Series:
CERL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*CONSTRUCTION, RETROFITTING, MILITARY FACILITIES, LESSONS LEARNED, COST EFFECTIVENESS, DAMAGE, INSULATION, CRACKS, ARMY FACILITIES, EFFICIENCY, REPAIR, DEFICIENCIES, WALLS, EXTERNAL, MAINTENANCE, MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Construction Equipment, Materials and Supplies
Keyword(s):
AST41, PE62731A
Report Date:
1990 Oct 01