Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS)
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Hairline cracking in EIFS
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Shrinkage as a result of new plaster drying too quickly
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Poorly installed reinforcing
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Shrinkage of timber because wet framing was used
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No movement control joints installed
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Building movement or settlement
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Building subjected to vibration movement such as earthquake, high wind
EIFS – surface cracking at junction with different material
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Different levels of thermal movement
EIFS – sealant cracking/degradation at movement control joint
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UV exposure
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Sealant not suitable for being painted
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Too much movement for the grade of sealant
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Sealant not installed over a backing rod or bond breaker tape
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Sealant at the end of its serviceable life
Impact damage to EIFS cladding
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Stones, balls, vehicles
EIFS – chalking paint
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Weathering, UV light exposure – chalking will be more visible with darker colours
EIFS – fading paint
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Weathering UV light exposure – darker colours are more prone to fading
EIFS – cladding too close to or in contact with ground
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Wall cladding too close to ground level, paving or finished deck level
EIFS – leaking through cladding
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Cracks in the cladding systems
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Paint or sealant failure
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No cap or saddle flashings at junctions of parapet and balcony walls
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Junctions with other claddings and/or roof poorly detailed/constructed
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Omission of head flashings to doors/windows
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Minimal jamb flange cover of aluminium windows
EIFS – water entry and deterioration of parapet
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Hairline cracking in monolithic (plaster) cladding
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Inadequate or no flashing to top of parapet wall
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Reliance on plaster finish to provide waterproofing
EIFS – coating failure
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Lack of maintenance
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Moisture levels too high when coating applied initially
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Moisture getting into the coatings through cracks
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Building subjected to vibration movement such as earthquake, high wind
EIFS – paint failure at base of walls
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Cladding covered by soil/foliage
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Back surface of boards is too close to the ground, not sealed and absorbing moisture
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Concrete has been placed up to and against cladding
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High subfloor moisture levels behind the cladding
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Bottom of cladding too close to waterproof deck surface, apron flashing and absorbing moisture