EIFS papers available

Ted Kesik, a professor of building science at the University of Toronto (U of T), has written two papers about exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS) that have been released by the EIFS Council of Canada (ECC). The first, entitled “How to Arrive at the True Value Propositions of EIFS,” explains a framework for evaluating and determining the benefits and restrictions of using the cladding. The other paper explores the EIFS Quality Assurance Program Inc. (EQI) and is entitled “The EIFS Council of Canada EQI Program Value Proposition.” Both documents explain how EIFS are being used by designers, contractors, and manufacturers. Visit www.eifscouncil.org for more information.