I'm not sure how I got on the mailing list for the Masonry Advisory Council
but every once in a while they come through with a real gem.

AN INVESTIGATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF WALLS WITH EXTERIOR INSULATION AND
FINISH SYSTEMS (EIFS) IN THREE CLIMATIC REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Sponsored by The Council for Masonry Research Conducted by Charles W. Graham,
Ph.D., AIA, Mitchell Endowed Professor of Housing Research, Department of
Construction Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843?3137
August 16, 1999.

Eighty plus pages including color photos & graphs. Focus is primarily on
residential construction, but the basic problems of EIFS are similar for all
types of building construction. Categorizes different detailed types of EIFS
construction. Provides a history of the reporting of EIFS problems in the US.
I've uploaded one graphic, showing wind damage to an EIFS clad house, to
PigHabit-L.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION The Moisture Intrusion Problem Purpose of this Study Project
Tasks Limitations and Scope of the Study Report Organization Theoretical
Framework Benefits of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems Materials Used
in EIFS Wall Designs Incorporating EIFS
REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE ON EIFS Knowledge Base From Previous Water
Penetration Investigations Basic Moisture Theory Vapor Retarders, Vapor
Barriers and Air Barriers Dimensional Changes in Wood Moisture in or on
Building Materials Sources of Moisture Water?Related and Other EIFS
Performance in Canada and the United States The Potential Wind and Missile
Impact Problem The Potential for Problems During Fires Fungus Growth Other
Potential Problems Energy Efficiency Conclusion European and Scandinavian
Research and Publications Conclusions
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY The Field Research Methodology Data Collection Procedure
Data Analysis Procedures
DATA AND ANALYSIS Hot?Humid Climate Conclusion Houston ? Moisture Content
Data Analysis Moderate?Damp Climate Chicago ? Moisture Content Data Analysis
Temperate?Dry Climate Denver ? Moisture Content Data Analysis Comparison of
the Performance of EIFS in the Three Climatic Regions
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Conclusions Design and Construction Problems
Recommendations Future Directions for Research

ADDITIONAL COPIES
Additional copies of this report, in limited numbers, may be obtained from
one of the following:
Dr. Charles W. Graham, AIA Mitchell Endowed Professor of Housing Research
Department of Construction Science Texas A&M University College Station,
Texas 77843?3137 (409) 845?0216
or
Mr. Gregg Borchelt, P.E., FCSI Council for Masonry Research C/o Brick
Industry Association 11490 Commerce Park Drive Reston, Virginia 22091?1525

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