This course will discuss the advantages of continuous insulation systems, energy efficiency and provide a comparison between traditional three-coat stucco over continuous insulation (CI) to exterior insulated finish systems (EIFS).
Learning Objectives - After this course, you should be able to:
- Explore the advantages for the exterior envelope of continuous insulation, air and moisture barrier (A&MB) and moisture drainage.
- Describe how stucco CI claddings and exterior insulated finish systems meet energy code requirements for continuous insulation and air barrier requirements.
- Discuss how CI is applied and how the A&MB may be compromised.
- Explain how EIFS is a viable alternative to stucco CI.
Credits: 1 AIA LU; 0.1 IACET CEU; 1 RCI CEH