Why should water penetration be prevented?
Water penetration should be prevented in EIFS systems because EIFS retains excess moisture. That excess moisture sits on the wood substrate and, if undetected, will cause the substrate to rot, the wooden frame of the house to rot, the insulation to rot, major structural beams to rot, and can even damage interior finished walls.
Related Questions
- Is Weiland product tested and /or certified for water penetration, air infiltration, thermal integrity, structural load deflection, and forced entry resistance?
- What are the referenced ASTM test methods for conducting air infiltration and water penetration in the field?
- At what test pressure are water penetration test conducted?
