1.01 SUMMARY

This doc contains all the our requirements for the proper design, use, and install. Use over vertical above grade concrete, masonry, and sheathing. It is intended to be used with typical details and application instructions. Project design parameters may require special details or specifications. The project design pro should prepare this.

A. SECTION INCLUDES.

1.  Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system.

B. RELATED SECTIONS.

1. Unit Masonry  Section 042000.

2. Concrete  Sections 03300 and 034000.

3. Light Gauge Cold Formed Steel Framing  Section 054000.

4. Wood Framing  Section 061000.

5. Sheathing  Section 061600.

6. Water Barriers  Section 072500.

7.Vapor Retarders Section 072600.

8. Membrane Roofing Section 075000.

9. Flashing and Sheet Metal Section 076000.

10. Joint Protection Section 079000.

11. Windows Section 085000.

12. Metal Support Systems Section  09100.

13. Non load bearing wall framing Non load-bearing metal framing systems  Section 09110.

14. Exterior Gypsum Board Substrates Section 09250.

1.02. REFERENCES

A. ASTM B117. Federal Test Standard.

141A Method 6061. Test Method of Salt Spray Fog Testing.

B. ASTM C79 specification for Gypsum Sheathing Board.

C. ASTM C150 specification for Portland Cement.

D. ASTM C297 Test Method for Tensile Strength of Flat Sandwich Constructions in Flatwise Plane.

E. ASTM D968. Federal Test Standard 141A Method 6191. Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by Falling Abrasive.

F. ASTM E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

G. ASTM E108. Modified. Method for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings.

H. ASTM E330. Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.

I. ASTM G23. Federal Test Standard 141A Method 6151. Recommended Practice for Operating Exposure Apparatus. (Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water, for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials.

J. ASTM C926-98a. Standard specification for Application of Portland Cement Based Plaster.

K. ASTM C1063-99. Standard specification for Install of Lathing and Furring to Receive Interior and Exterior Portland Cement Based Plaster.

L. ASTM C847-95. Standard specification for Metal Lath.

M. C933-96a. Standard specification for Welded Wire Lath.

N. ASTM C1032-96. Standard specification for Woven Wire Plaster Base.

O. Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system Install Details.

P.Cleaning and Recoating.

Q. Expansion Joints and Sealants.

R.Water Vapor Transmission. (FS0111).

S. Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system Application Instructions. (FS0514).

T. Mil Std E5272. Environmental Testing.

U. Mil Std 810B. Environmental Test Methods (mildew resistance)..

V. ULC S101. Standard Methods of Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction Materials.

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Building Expansion Joint. A joint through the building structure. It is designed to accommodate structural movement.

B. Contractor. The contractor that installs this Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS Stucco.

C. Expansion Joint. A discontinuity in the Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS Stucco.

D. Facades. the manufacturer of the Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS Stucco Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system.

E. Finish. An acrylic based coating. It is applied to the outside surface of the base coat.

H. Sheathing. A substrate in sheet form.

I. Substrate. The material to which the Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system is affixed.

J. Substrate Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system. The total wall assembly including the attached substrate.

K. Stucco Finish. The outer most coating.

1.4 Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system DESCRIPTION

A.  Commercial Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS MD™ Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system is a (Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS) Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system Class PB. It offers superior Moisture Drainage. The Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system consists of DensGlass Gold sheathing, a water resistive barrier coating (WaterGuard™ Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system), an adhesive, grooved and beveled expanded polystyrene insulation board, internal vinyl tracks, base coat, reinforcing mesh(es),stucco finish and sealant.

B. Method of Install. This Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system is applied to the substrate.

1. Design Requirements.

1. Acceptable Substrates for this Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system are.

1. Unglazed brick, cement plaster, concrete, or masonry.

b. Gypsum board meeting ASTM C1396.

c. Silicone treated gypsum sheathing surfaced with inorganic fiberglass mats meeting ASTM C1177.

d. Exterior fiber reinforced cement and calcium silicate boards meeting ASTM C1235.

e. APA Exterior or Exposure 1 rated Plywood Grade C D or better. 13 mm (1/2 in), minimum 4 ply.

f. APA Exposure 1 rated OSB. nominal 13 mm (1/2 in).

1. Deflection of substrate systems shall not exceed L/240.
2. The slope of inclined surfaces shall not be less than 6:12.
3. The length of inclined surfaces (EPS shapes) shall not exceed 305 mm (12 in).
   1. Expansion Joints.
      1. Location of expansion joints is the responsibility of the project designer. It shall be noted on the project drawings. Expansion joints shall be placed at the following locations.

1)  Where expansion joints are in the substrate.

2)  Where building expansion joints are.

3)  At floor lines.

4)  Where this Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system abuts dissimilar materials.

5)  Where the substrate changes.

6)  In continuous elevations at intervals less than 144 ft2 (13 m2) of  surface area.

7)  Where structural movement occurs. The max uncontrolled length or width is 5.5 lineal meters (18 lineal feet). Max uncontrolled length to ratio of 2 ½.

8)  It is the responsibility of the project design team to determine expansion joint placement.

1. Terminations.
   1. Shall be held back from adjoining materials a min of 19 mm (3/4 in) for sealant.

b. Terminated a min of 200 mm (8 in) above finished grade.

c. Sealants.

1)  Supplied by others.

2)  Compatible with the Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system materials.

3)  The sealant backer rod shall be of closed cell.

1. Vapor Retarders. Use and location of vapor retarders is the responsibility of the project designer. It shall be noted on the project drawings and specifications.
2. The use of dark colors must be considered in relation to wall surface temp.  Use of dark colors in high temp climates can affect the performance of the Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system.

D. Performance Requirements.

1. This Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system shall have been tested for durability as follows.

a. Abrasion Resistance. ASTM D968 (Federal Test Standard 141A Method 6191). no deleterious effects after 500 liters (132 gal).

1. Accelerated Weathering. ASTM G23 (Federal Test Standard 141A Method 6151) 2000 hours.  No deterioration.

c. Mildew Resistance. Mil Std 810B. passes.

d. Salt Spray Resistance. ASTM B117 (Federal Test Standard 141A Method 6061) 5%. Concentration for 300 hours. No deleterious effect.

1. Fire performance.
   1. Flame Spread ASTM E84. When tested individually the adhesives and coatings shall have a Flame Spread index not exceeding 20.  A Smoke Developed index not exceeding 10.

1.5 SUBMITTALS.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE.

A. Qualifications.

1. Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system Manufacturer. Shall be Facades. All materials shall be manufactured or sold by us. All shall be purchased from us or its  distributor.
   1. Materials shall be manufactured at a facility covered by a current ISO. 9001:2000 certification. Certification of the facility shall be done by a registrar accredited by the American National Standards Institute. Registrar Accreditation Board (ANSI-RAB).
   2. Contractor. Shall be knowledgeable in the proper install of the Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system. They shall be experienced in the install of Stucco Systems. They shall possess a  trained certificate from us.

B. Certifications.

1. This Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system shall be approved for use by building code authorities.
   1. Mock Up.
   2. The Contractor shall provide a mock up for approval.
   3. The mock up shall be the size required to represent the products being installed. Also include each stucco finish color and texture to be used.
2. Use the same equipment and techniques as the actual application. The stucco finish used shall be from the same batch as that being used.
3. The approved mock up shall be available at the job site.

1.7 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. All materials shall be delivered to the job site in the original, unopened packages.

1. Upon arrival. Materials shall be inspected for physical damage, freezing, or overheating.  Questionable materials shall not be used.
2. Materials shall be stored at the jobsite. Store in a cool, dry location, out of sunlight. Protected from weather and other damage.  Min storage temp shall be 7°C (45 °F) for Coatings and Primers. 10 °C (50 °F) for other wet products. Minimize exposure of materials to temps over 32 °C (90 °F). Finishes exposed to temps over 43 °C (110 °F) for even short periods may exhibit skinning. Increased viscosity and should be inspected prior to use.

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS.

A. Environmental Requirements.

1. Application shall not take place during inclement weather. Protect materials from inclement weather.

2. Application of wet materials shall be at a min temp of 4 °C (40 °F), 7 °C(45 °F) or 10 °C (50 °F) depending on product and rising. Maintain for a min of 24 hours or until completely dry.

B. Existing Conditions.

1. The Contractor shall have access to power and water. The are shall be clean.

1.9 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

1. Install of this Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system shall be coordinated with other trades.
2. Sufficient manpower and equipment shall be used for continuous operation.

1.10 LIMITED MATERIALS WARRANTY

A. We shall provide a limited warranty against defective material upon written request. We make no other warranties. We don’t warrant workmanship. Full details are available.

1.11 SIGN RESPONSIBILITY.

A. It is the responsibility of both the specifier and the purchaser to determine if a product is suitable for their intended use. The designer shall be responsible for design, detail, structural capability, attachment details, shop drawings and the like.  We have prepared guidelines in the form of specifications, application details and product data sheets to help the design process only.  We are not liable for any errors in design, detail, structural capability, attachment details, shop drawings, or the like. Whether based upon the info prepared by  us or otherwise. As well as changes which may have been made to our published comments.

1.12 MAINTENANCE

1. Maintenance and repair shall follow procedures noted in this Moisture drainage air ventilation EIFS system Application Instructions. (FS0514)

B. All products are designed to minimize maintenance. Some cleaning of the stucco finish may be required.

1. Sealants and flashings should be inspected regularly. Make repairs as necessary.