Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS )
EIFS has become the most popular stucco system in Ontario today and when professionally installed, will stand up to the weather extremes your exterior will face. Able to provide moisture management as well as energy efficiency, EIFS is the best option for all your commercial or residential projects.
EIFS is a non-load bearing exterior wall cladding, consisting of:
1-Vapour permeable fluid-applied membrane (sheathing treatment over substrate)
2-EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) adhesively applied with weeping ribbons
3-Polymer-modified, cement basecoat application with reinforced fibre-glass mesh
4-Second coat of polymer-modified cement base
5-Sanded primer application over the prepared basecoat
6-Finish with elastomeric acrylic stucco finish coat available in a wide variety of textures and infinite colours
Benefits of EIFS
Weather Resistant : EIFS is resistant to extreme weather conditions and fluctuating temperatures.
Versitility : EIFS provides versatile aesthetic options from hundreds of colour choices to various textures, finishes, mouldings and trim
Energy Saving :
EIFS can reduce air infiltration and add to the "R-value" of a home or building. (R-value is a measurement of the resistance to heat flow)
Water-repelling :Professionally installed EIFS in combination with flashings and sealants creates an exterior that will resist moisture penetration for as long as you own your home.
Durable :EIFS with acrylic finish has superior resistance to fading, chalking and yellowing. As a result, the systems will maintain their original appearance over time.
Fire Resistant :
EIFS has passed the major fire resistance tests that are required by the building codes
Parging
Parging is the application of a portland cement based product to the foundation of a building and exposed concrete to provide aesthetics as well as a water-resistant protective layer. Though not required under building codes, a cementitious parging coat over a home's above-grade foundation is highly recommended.
Able to be finished in a variety of products and textures a parge coat is one of the final steps in protecting your home from the elements.
Parging finishes include:
-Basic sand float
-Basic textured grey coat
-Sand float with a smooth acrylic finish
-Sand float with acrylic texture
-And many more