ASTM E2110-00

Standard Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)

SCOPE
1.1 This terminology consists of terms and definitions pertaining to materials and processes used in the design and application of exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS).

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Oct-2000
• ICS: 01.040.91 - Construction materials and building (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 91.100.99 - Other construction materials
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.58 - Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM E2110-03 - Standard Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Referred By: ASTM E2485/E2485M-13(2018) - Standard Test Method for Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and Water Resistive Barrier Coatings
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2000
• Referred By: ASTM C1535-05(2023) - Standard Practice for Application of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems Class PI
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2000
• Referred By: ASTM E2511-17(2023) - Standard Guide for Detailing of EIFS-Clad Barrier and Drainage Wall Assemblies
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2000
• Referred By: ASTM C1397-13(2019) - Standard Practice for Application of Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and EIFS with Drainage
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2000
• Referred By: ASTM C1481-12(2017) - Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants with Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2000
• Referred By: ASTM E2098/E2098M-13(2018) - Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Breaking Strength of Glass Fiber Reinforcing Mesh for Use in Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), after Exposure to a Sodium Hydroxide Solution
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2000
• Referred By: ASTM E2273-18 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Drainage Efficiency of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) Clad Wall Assemblies
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2000
• Referred By: ASTM E2568-17a - Standard Specification for PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2000
• Referred By: ASTM E2570/E2570M-07(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Water-Resistive Barrier (WRB) Coatings Used under Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) or EIFS with Drainage
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2000
• Referred By: ASTM E2486/E2486M-22 - Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Class PB and PI Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2000
• Referred By: ASTM C1382-16(2023) - Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Adhesion Properties of Sealants When Used in Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) Joints
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2000
• Referred By: ASTM E2359/E2359M-13(2018) - Standard Test Method for Field Pull Testing of an In-Place Exterior Insulation and Finish System Clad Wall Assembly
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2000
• Referred By: ASTM E2430/E2430M-19 - Standard Specification for Expanded Polystyrene (“EPS”) Thermal Insulation Boards for Use in Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (“EIFS”)
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2000
• Referred By: ASTM E2321-03(2019) - Standard Practice for Use of Test Methods <astmref rid="a00002"/> for Determining the Water Vapor Transmission (WVT) of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2000

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E 2110 – 00
Standard Terminology for
Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 2110; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS), n—nonload
bearing, exterior wall cladding system that consists of an
1.1 This terminology consists of terms and definitions
insulation board attached either adhesively or mechanically,
pertaining to materials and processes used in the design and
or both, to the substrate; an integrally reinforced base coat;
application of exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS).
and a textured protective finish coat.
2. Referenced Documents factory mix, n—a material that is prepared at the point of
manufacture and is ready to use without the addition of other
2.1 ASTM Standards:
materials, except possibly water to adjust consistency.
C 631 Specification for Bonding Compounds for Interior
flash set (quick set), n—the early hardening or stiffness in the
Gypsum Plastering
working characteristics of Portland-cement paste, mortar, or
3. Terminology
concrete, usually with the evolution of considerable heat.
Stiffness cannot be dispelled nor the plasticity regained by
3.1 Definitions:
further mixing without addition of water; also known as
accessories, n—preformed metal, fiberglass, or plastic mem-
quick set.
bers for use to form corners, edges, control joints, or
field mix, n—a material that is mixed in the field with other
decorative effects.
components or water, or both.
aesthetic joint, n—a deprecated term. See aesthetic reveal.
finish coat, n—the final wet-state material, which provides
aesthetic reveal, n—a groove cut into the insulation board
color and texture, applied over the reinforced base coat.
which serves the function of decoration or to provide a
framing member, n—studs, joists, runners (tracks), bridging,
starting or stopping point for finish-coat application, or both.
bracing, and related accessories manufactured or supplied in
back wrapping, n—a deprecated term. See wrap.
wood for hot- or cold-formed steel.
base coat, n—the initial wet-state material, either factory or
initial grab, n—the ability of a wet-state material to remain in
field-mixed, used to encapsulate the nonmetallic reinforcing
place initially after it has been applied.
mesh or fasten the insulation to the substrate.
initial set, n—a time-related set caused by the hydration
cold joint, n—the visible junction in a finish coat.
process.
cure, v—to develop the ultimate properties of a wet-state
lamina, n—composite of the base coat, reinforcement, and
material by a chemical process.
finish coat.
dry, v—to develop the ultimate properties of a wet-state
mechanical fastener, n—a corrosion-resistant component used
material solely by evaporation of volatile ingredients.
to attach the insulation board to the substrate or framing
durability, n—the capability of a building assembly, compo-
member.
nent, product, or construction to maintain serviceability over
nonmetallic reinforcing mesh, n—a fiberglass component of
not less than a specified time.
the EIFS encapsulated in the base coat to strengthen the
embed, v—to encapsulate the nonmetallic reinforcing mesh in
system.
the base coat.
NOTE 1—Nonmetallic reinforcing
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