EIFS With Siding?

 
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Old 06-05-2008, 03:33 PM   #1
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EIFS With Siding?


Anyone know of any products that you can insulate the exterior with and use siding instead of stucco?

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Old 06-05-2008, 09:28 PM   #2
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You mean like.....insulated siding?
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Old 09-14-2008, 11:39 AM   #3
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Certain companies make foam boards with nailing strips in them. You can also make them yourself and save a few bucks. I'll try to find the info on my foam slicer. essentially I take 3"-4" foam and slice 3/4 x 1 1/2 grooves and then glue ply strips into it. The important part is making the ply strips lay out over the studs, and then using a long screw to secure it.
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I hang viynl over 2" foam all the time. Be sure the wall is wrapped under the eps board, sprayfoam all cracks and seal it well. I use the same washers they use on the eifs system to attach the foam

I use 3' zinc coated screws and go right into the studs to hang the siding

If your going to do alot of foam work then Id get a hotnife or build a hotwire table......routers and power saws work fine but make a hell of a mess
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You're on the right track, guys. A minimum of 1" rigid Dow or equal in combo with a 2x4 wall frame filled with r-13 glass can move the 37 to 40 degree occurence somewhere into the rigid foam layer, eliminating most dew point condensation which would otherwis occur in the fiberglass. With mold/mildew/athsma/allergy litigation building momentum on us, it is wise to learn all you can about levels of vapor retarders; and when and where to use them. Check out buildingscience.com or something like that. Just google buildingscience and you'll find it. Then go to Mold Control.....BTW insulated siding is a joke!
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That's just spamtastic!
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