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USACE / NAVFAC / AFCESA
UFGS-07240 (February 2005 )
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Preparing Activity: NAVFAC
Superseding
UFGS-07240N (June 2004)
UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATION
Revised throughout - changes not indicated by CHG tags
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SECTION 07240
EXTERIOR INSULATION AND FINISH SYSTEMS
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NOTE: This guide specification covers the
requirements for barrier-type and drainable exterior
insulation and finish systems (EIFS), Classes PB and
PM, which may be applied to concrete or brick
masonry, or to wood or metal frame construction.
EIFS are exterior finish systems that include an
integral layer of thermal insulation.
Comments and suggestions on this guide specification
are welcome and should be directed to the technical
proponent of the specification. A listing of
technical proponents, including their organization
designation and telephone number, is on the Internet.
Recommended changes to a UFGS should be submitted as
a Criteria Change Request (CCR).
Use of electronic communication is encouraged.
Brackets are used in the text to indicate designer
choices or locations where text must be supplied by
the designer.
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NOTE: Do not specify EIFS for areas below grade or
in areas subject to abuse by moving vehicles or
equipment, such as a loading dock. Avoid the use of
EIFS in expected heavy pedestrian traffic areas. If
such use can not be avoided, select an appropriate
high-impact resistant system. Avoid exposure of
EIFS to standing water or prolonged contact with
snow. Do not specify EIFS for other than vertical
surfaces, except narrow ledges and window sills
where the minimum slope is 25 mm in 50 mm (one inch
in 2 inch). Flashing is required at parapet caps.
For EIFS directly applied over existing substrate
(brick, concrete), specify preparation of substrate
in this section. For EIFS installed over new
substrate, specify preparation of substrate under
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