Contractors Red Stucco Tape Applications Red stucco tapes are designed to stick securely and tear easily for fast and efficient prep for buildings before the stucco application starts. The reason red stucco tape is red is to easily distinguish it from masking, painters, electrical, and duct tapes. Stucco tapes can be used on wood, masonry, […]
Mechanical Fasteners are primarily used when installing EIFS (exterior insulation and finish system). Mechanical fasteners are used to attach EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) foam board to plywood, osb, and light metals and other approved substrates. Extruded polystyrene (xps) and polyisocyanurate foams can also be used in the place of EPS foam board. Mechanical fasteners are designed […]
EPS Foam board Also called Foam Board, Expanded Polystyrene, Insulation Foam, Aged Foam Board or the Foam. The insulation board is attached to substrate in the EIFS application either with adhesive or Mechanical Fastener (glued or screwed) depending on the type of substrate and the water barrier that is used in the system. Our Styrofoam […]
There are a few ways to safeguard against moisture becoming trapped behind your EIFS. A roll on secondary moisture vapor barrier, such as TIQUE AQUAGUARD will protect your substrate from damage by moisture. After applying the secondary moisture vapor barrier, a drain plane made by using a notched trowel and applying basecoat adhesive should be […]
EIFS in North America North American builders began using Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems in the 1980’s. First in commercial buildings, then applying it as an exterior finish to residences. This was mostly used on wood framed homes using the same techniques that had been successful in Europe. EIFS is cost effective compared to Traditional Hard […]