EIFS Cladding Systems Overview “EIFS” stands for “Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems” and it’s an extremely popular exterior wall covering for both commercial and multi-family residential construction. EIFS (commonly pronounced “EEFS” or “EEF-ess“) was first used …
Introduction The eight sealant/substrate compatibility charts presented here are organized by substrate material type and cross-reference 15 types of sealants. The tables show which types of sealants are compatible with various common building materials. The tables …
Tilt-Up Construction Overview Tilt-up construction is a building method where large reinforced structural concrete panels are cast on site, then tilted up vertically and secured to form the building’s walls. Although the first documented use of …