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Exterior insulation and finishing system (EIFS) is a general class of non-load bearing building cladding systems that provides exterior walls with an insulated, water-resistant, finished surface in an integrated composite material system. In Europe, systems similar to EIFS are known as External Wall Insulation System (EWIS) and External Thermal Insulation Cladding System (ETICS). EIFS has been in use since the 1960s in North America, first on masonry buildings but since the 1990s the majority on wood framed buildings. There is a history of water infiltration problems causing damage to buildings resulting in costly legal cases, so the recommended systems include a drainage plane to let water drain down and out from behind the cladding. ==History of EIFS== EIFS was developed in Europe after World War II and was initially used to retrofit masonry walls.〔(The Hartford Loss Control Department. "Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems". ''Technical Information Paper Series''. TIPS S 140.012. 1997. 1. Print. )〕 EIFS started to be used in North America in the 1960s, and became very popular in the mid- 1970s due to the oil embargo and the resultant surge in interest in high energy efficiency wall systems such as EIFS provides. The use of EIFS over stud-and-sheathing framing instead of over solid walls is a technique used primarily in North America.〔 EIFS is now used all over North America, and also in many other areas around the world, especially in Europe and the Pacific Rim.〔Thornburg, Douglas W., and John R. Henry. ''2012 International Building Code Handbook''. New York: Mcgraw-Hill ;, 2013. 506. Print.〕 In North America, EIFS was initially used almost exclusively on commercial, masonry buildings. As of 1997 EIFS accounted for about 4% of the residential siding market and 12% of the commercial siding market.〔 In the late 1980s problems started developing due to water leakage in EIFS-clad buildings. This created an international controversy and numerous lawsuits. Critics argue that, while not inherently more prone to water penetration than other exterior finishes, barrier-type EIFS systems (non-water-managed systems) do not allow water that penetrates the building envelope to escape.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 url=http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA447443.html )〕 The EIFS industry has consistently maintained that the EIFS itself was not leaking, but rather poor craftsmanship and bad architectural detailing at the perimeter of the EIFS was what was causing the problems. The building codes reacted by mandating EIFS with a drainage system on wood frame buildings and additional on-site inspection. Most homeowner insurance policies cover EIFS and EIFS-like systems. Though there are some cases where insurance companies may not offer coverage for EIFS several companies do.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.eima.com/eifs-insurance.shtml )〕 Also, some facility owners have found that EIFS systems that are installed at lower building levels are subject to vandalism as the material is soft and can be chipped or carved resulting in significant damage. If these concerns exist specifying heavier ounce reinforcing mesh can be the answer, these specifications can drastically increase the durability of the EIFS system.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.eifsforchicago.com/videos.shtml )〕 EIFS installation was found to be a contributing factor in the multi-billion dollar problem known as the "Leaky condo crisis" in southwestern British Columbia and the "Leaky homes" issue in New Zealand that emerged separately in the 1980s and 1990s.〔(''Setting standards'', Building Magazine, 2007-02-01 ). Retrieved 2013-11-30〕〔(''Condo nightmare: buyer beware of leaky rotten condos'', Vancouver Courier, September 22, 2011 ). Retrieved 2013-11-30〕〔(''Musings of an energy nerd'', Green Building Advisor, November 23, 2012 ). Retrieved 2013-11-30〕〔(Leaky Buildings, New Zealand Parliament, 06 November 2002 ). Retrieved 2013-11-13〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Exterior insulation finishing system」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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