Fiberglass-faced gypsum sheathing is a mold-, moisture-, and weather-resistant gypsum board for a wide range of exterior veneers, including brick, stone, metal, wood, vinyl, EIFS, and various curtain ...

EIFS systems have been around since the 1950s ... are strong enough to support the structural load of the house. Brick veneers, on the other hand, aren’t load-bearing, so they must be attached ...

Fortunately, brick veneer is lighter than solid brick ... cutouts reveal the Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS). The EIFS cutouts are colored black, visually contrasting with the ...

When compared to alternative nonstructural veneer options, such as precast concrete and thin ... air/water resistive barrier, EIFS. The joints are then sealed with conventional mortar to replicate the ...

BASF, a global leader in construction chemicals and materials, is equally optimistic. "As EIFS continues to prove itself as a superior wall cladding system, BASF is excited to bring its ...

The EIFS sector has profited from the expansion of green building techniques because of its energy-efficient and sustainable characteristic. The construction of green buildings and the reduction ...