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Re: Invisible Cast Iron
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Ruth Barton <[log in to unmask]>
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Pre-patinated plastic gumby block w/ coin slot <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 16 Dec 2004 20:57:35 -0800
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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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Ruth Barton
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Dummerston, VT

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