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

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)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA228572

Entities

People

  • Jonathan C. Trovillion
  • Richard G. Lampo

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesives
  • Advanced Materials
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Army Facilities
  • Construction
  • Construction Materials
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Joints
  • Lessons Learned
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Military Facilities
  • Standards

Readers

  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics