| 9.27.13. |
Exterior Insulation Finish Systems |
| 9.27.13.1. |
Application
- Except as provided in Sentence (2), this Subsection applies to exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS) that
- are covered in the scope of CAN/ULC-S716.1, "Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) - Materials and Systems," and
- have a geometrically defined drainage cavity with a minimum cavity depth of 10mm and an open area equal to not less than 13% of the area of a full-size EIFS panel. (See Note A-9.27.13.1.(1).)
- EIFS that are not covered by Sentence (1) shall comply with Part 5.
|
| 9.27.13.2. |
Materials
- The materials used in EIFS shall conform to CAN/ULC-S716.1, "Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) - Materials and Systems."
- The substrate on which the EIFS is installed shall
- be compatible with that particular system (see Note A-9.27.13.2.(2)(a)), and
- comply with the structural requirements for sheathing materials stated in Section 9.23.
|
| 9.27.13.3. |
Design and Installation
- The design and installation of EIFS on the substrate described in Sentence 9.27.13.2.(2) shall comply with
- CAN/ULC-S716.2, "Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) - Installation of EIFS Components and Water Resistive Barrier," and
- CAN/ULC-S716.3, "Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) - Design Application."
|