Thanks Eric, That's what I really wanted to know. Is Dryvit a brand name
that has become a generic--like Fridgidaire for refrigerator? Ruth
At 8:58 AM -0500 12/16/04, Hammarberg, Eric wrote:
>The generic term for this junk is EIFS - Exterior Insulation and Finish
>Systems http://www.eima.com/eima/eifs.htm
>It is usually Styrofoam covered with a very thin layer of acrylic modified
>cement, about 1/8" thick. Most times the cement layer has a reinforcing mesh
>in it to reduce shrinkage cracks in the cement layer.
>
>Eric Hammarberg
>Director of Preservation
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