EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR

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EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR

• CAROLINA LATHING AND PLASTERING CONTRACTORS
  ASSOCIATION

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AGENDA

• Background
• Function Of The Cladding
• Defining Systems
• Substrates
• Component Interface
• Other Details
• Sealants
• Questions and Answers

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CLAPCAMISSION STATEMENT

• We the Carolinas Lath and Plastering Contractors
  Association are a trade association formed to
  promote education and professionalism within our
  industry.
• We encourage our members to participate in
  community service projects, provide them with a
  forum for continuing education and promote
  compliance with all applicable codes and
  licenses.

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CLAPCAMISSION STATEMENT

• We also agree to adhere to the highest standards
  of ethics, providing reliability, accountability
  and credibility by contractors, distributors and
  manufacturers, fostering relationships with
  customers and fellow members.

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ORGANIZATIONAL MAKEUP

• Contractors
• Distributors
• Manufacturers
• Vendors
• Consultants
• Architects
• Inspectors

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CLADDINGS REPRESENTED

• EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System)
• Direct Applied
• Portland Cement Plaster (Stucco)
• Interior Plaster

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EIFS

• PB (Polymer Based)
• Flexible system
• Impact resistant
• EPS Insulation
• Adhesive attachment

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EIFS

• PM (Polymer Modified)
• Hard coat system
• Uses mechanical fasteners
• Uses extruded insulation
• Thick base coat
• Requires Trims

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EIFS Drainage Systems

• Provide secondary barrier over substrate
• Allow incindential moisture to drain
• Adhesively or mechanically attached
• Consult individual manufacturer for
  recommendations

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DIRECT APPLIED SYSTEMS

• Substrate-Direct applied as approved by
  manufacturer.
• Consult individual manufacturers for limitations.

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Portland Cement Plaster (Stucco)

• Hard coat
  
  
• Insulated or Non insulated
• Trims required
• Weather barrier as per code

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INTERIOR PLASTER

• Veneer systems
• Ornamental Plaster
• Portland Cement Plaster

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BENEFITS OF THE CLADDING

• Weather resistant barrier
• Aesthetics
• Design flexibility
• Budget considerations

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COMPONENT INTERFACE

• Windows and doors must meet local building code
  requirements
• All penetrations must be sealed to meet local
  building codes.

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COMPONENT INTERFACE

• Roof wall/diverter flashing
• Flashing supplied and installed by others

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COMPONENT INTERFACE

• Deck flashing installed by others
• End dams required

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COMPONENT INTERFACE

• Miscellaneous Connections

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COMPONENT INTERFACE

• Parapet cap by others

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COMPONENT INTERFACE

• Grade conditions
• The grade must be held a minimum 8 below
  cladding.
• All terminations must be encapsulated.

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OTHER DETAILS

• Floor line control

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OTHER DETAILS

• Slopes - All surfaces shall be properly sloped to
  prevent moisture buildup
• Refer to manufacturers specifications and details

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Rough Opening Protection
For a nail flange window
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OTHER DETAILS - Windows
Window Penetrations
Window Sill
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OTHER DETAILS - Windows
Window Head
Window Jamb
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OTHER DETAILS - EXPANSION
Sealant Joint _at_ Dissimilar Substrate
Building Expansion Joint
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PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER (STUCCO)

• Diverter flashing at Roof

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PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER (STUCCO)

• Parapet Coping

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PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER (STUCCO)

• Window Head Flashing

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PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER (STUCCO)

• Flashing Paper and Water Resistant Barrier
  (Paper) Application Sequence

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PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER (STUCCO)

• Hose Bib Penetration

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PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER (STUCCO)

• Stucco Designed Dryer Vent

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SEALANTS

• Sealant plays an integral role in any wall system
  
• Two categories of sealants
• Low modulus two part polyurethane
• Ultra low modulus single part silicone

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TYPICAL SEALANT DETAIL

• Ultra low modulus puts least strain on EIFS lamina

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SUMMARY

• If proper specifications and guidelines are
  followed, EIFS and stucco will perform
  satisfactorily for many years. This statement
  holds true for all exterior claddings.