ASTM E2110-03
(Terminology)Standard Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
Standard Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
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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).
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Designation:E2110–03
Standard Terminology for
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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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope dry, v—to develop the ultimate properties of a wet-state
material solely by evaporation of volatile ingredients.
1.1 This terminology covers terms and definitions pertain-
durability, n—the capability of a building assembly, compo-
ing to materials and processes used in the design and applica-
nent, product, or construction to maintain serviceability over
tion of exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS).
not less than a specified time.
2. Referenced Documents EIFS-clad barrier wall assembly, n—a wall assembly for
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which the EIFS cladding provides weather resistance for the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
EIFS clad portion of the assembly.
C 631 Specification for Bonding Compounds for Interior
EIFS-clad drainage wall assembly, n—a wall assembly
Gypsum Plastering
incorporating a means of drainage between the EIFS and a
E2112 Practice for Installation of ExteriorWindows, Doors
weather resistive barrier, for incidental moisture resulting
and Skylights
from a breach in the EIFS, to the exterior of the EIFS clad
3. Terminology
portion of the assembly.
embed, v—to encapsulate the nonmetallic reinforcing mesh in
3.1 Definitions:
the base coat.
accessories, n—preformed metal, fiberglass, or plastic mem-
expansion joint, n—a structural separation between building
bers for use to form corners, edges, control joints, or
elements that allow independent movement without damage
decorative effects.
to the assembly.
aesthetic joint, n—a deprecated term. See aesthetic reveal.
exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS), n—nonload
aesthetic reveal, n—a groove cut into the insulation board
bearing, exterior wall cladding system that consists of an
which serves the function of decoration or to provide a
insulation board attached either adhesively or mechanically,
starting or stopping point for finish-coat application, or both.
or both, to the substrate; an integrally reinforced base coat;
back wrapping, n—a deprecated term. See wrap.
and a textured protective finish coat.
base coat, n—the initial wet-state material, either factory or
factory mix, n—a material that is prepared at the point of
field-mixed, used to encapsulate the nonmetallic reinforcing
manufacture and is ready to use without the addition of other
mesh or fasten the insulation to the substrate.
materials, except possibly water to adjust consistency.
cold joint, n—the visible junction in a finish coat.
flash set (quick set), n—the early hardening or stiffness in the
cure, v—to develop the ultimate properties of a wet-state
working characteristics of Portland-cement paste, mortar, or
material by a chemical process.
concrete, usually with the evolution of considerable heat.
drainage mat, n—component used in some EIFS-clad drain-
Stiffness cannot be dispelled nor the plasticity regained by
age wall assemblies, a corrosion resistive material used as a
further mixing without addition of water; also known as
spacer to provide a drainage path between the EIFS and the
quick set.
weather resistive barrier.
field mix, n—a material that is mixed in the field with other
components or water, or both.
1 finish coat, n—the final wet-state material, which provides
This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.58 color and texture, applied over the reinforced base coat.
on Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS).
framing member, n—studs, joists, runners (tracks), bridging,
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2003. Published January 2004. Originally
bracing, and related accessories manufactured or supplied in
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as E 2110 – 00.
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wood for hot- or cold-formed steel.
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initial grab, n—the ability of a wet-state material to remain in
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
place initially after it has been applied.
the ASTM website.
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initial set, n—a time-related set caused by the hydration from joints in previous rows of insulation board.
process. substrate, n—surface to w
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