ASTM E2110-09
(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:E2110–09
Standard Terminology for
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Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2110; 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 durability, n—the capability of a building assembly, compo-
nent, product, or construction to maintain serviceability over
1.1 This terminology covers terms and definitions pertain-
not less than a specified time.
ing to materials and processes used in the design and applica-
edge wrap, n—the condition of the perimeter at the EIFS
tion of exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS).
where the reinforced base coat is terminated by wrapping the
2. Referenced Documents reinforced base coat onto the edge of the substrate. (See Fig.
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1.)
2.1 ASTM Standards:
EIFS-clad barrier wall assembly, n—a wall assembly for
E2112 Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors
which the EIFS cladding provides weather resistance for the
and Skylights
EIFS clad portion of the assembly.
3. Terminology
EIFS-clad drainage wall assembly, n—a wall assembly
incorporating a means of drainage between the EIFS and a
3.1 Definitions:
weather resistive barrier, for incidental moisture resulting
accessories, n—preformed metal, fiberglass, or plastic mem-
from a breach in the EIFS, to the exterior of the EIFS clad
bers for use to form corners, edges, control joints, or
portion of the assembly.
decorative effects.
embed, v—to encapsulate the nonmetallic reinforcing mesh in
aesthetic joint, n—a deprecated term. See aesthetic reveal.
the base coat.
aesthetic reveal, n—a groove cut into the insulation board
expansion joint, n—a structural separation between building
which serves the function of decoration or to provide a
elements that allow independent movement without damage
starting or stopping point for finish-coat application, or both.
to the assembly.
back wrapping, n—a deprecated term. See wrap.
exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS), n—nonload
base coat, n—the initial wet-state material, either factory or
bearing, exterior wall cladding system that consists of an
field-mixed, used to encapsulate the nonmetallic reinforcing
insulation board attached either adhesively or mechanically,
mesh or fasten the insulation to the substrate.
or both, to the substrate; an integrally reinforced base coat;
cold joint, n—the visible junction in a finish coat.
and a textured protective finish coat.
cure, v—to develop the ultimate properties of a wet-state
factory mix, n—a material that is prepared at the point of
material by a chemical process.
manufacture and is ready to use without the addition of other
drainage mat, n—component used in some EIFS-clad drain-
materials, except possibly water to adjust consistency.
age wall assemblies, a corrosion resistive material used as a
flash set (quick set), n—the early hardening or stiffness in the
spacer to provide a drainage path between the EIFS and the
working characteristics of Portland-cement paste, mortar, or
weather resistive barrier.
concrete, usually with the evolution of considerable heat.
dry, v—to develop the ultimate properties of a wet-state
Stiffness cannot be dispelled nor the plasticity regained by
material solely by evaporation of volatile ingredients.
further mixing without addition of water; also known as
quick set.
field mix, n—a material that is mixed in the field with other
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
components or water, or both.
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.58
finish coat, n—the final wet-state material, which provides
on Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS).
color and texture, applied over the reinforced base coat.
Current edition approved April 15, 2009. Published May 2009. Originally
framing member, n—studs, joists, runners (tracks), bridging,
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as E2110 – 03. DOI:
10.1520/E2110-09.
bracing, and related accessories manufactured or supplied in
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wood for hot- or cold-formed steel.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
initial grab, n—the ability of a wet-state material to remain in
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the ASTM website. place initially after it has been applied.
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E2110–09
NOTE 1—Not
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Designation:E2110–03 Designation: E 2110 – 09
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
1.1 This terminology covers terms and definitions pertaining to materials and processes used in the design and application of
exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS).
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C631Specification for Bonding Compounds for Interior Gypsum Plastering
E2112 Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
accessories, n—preformedmetal,fiberglass,orplasticmembersforusetoformcorners,edges,controljoints,ordecorativeeffects.
aesthetic joint, n—a deprecated term. See aesthetic reveal.
aesthetic reveal, n—a groove cut into the insulation board which serves the function of decoration or to provide a starting or
stopping point for finish-coat application, or both.
back wrapping, n—a deprecated term. See wrap.
base coat, n—the initial wet-state material, either factory or field-mixed, used to encapsulate the nonmetallic reinforcing mesh or
fasten the insulation to the substrate.
cold joint, n—the visible junction in a finish coat.
cure, v—to develop the ultimate properties of a wet-state material by a chemical process.
drainage mat, n—component used in some EIFS-clad drainage wall assemblies, a corrosion resistive material used as a spacer
to provide a drainage path between the EIFS and the weather resistive barrier.
dry, v—to develop the ultimate properties of a wet-state material solely by evaporation of volatile ingredients.
durability, n—the capability of a building assembly, component, product, or construction to maintain serviceability over not less
than a specified time.
edge wrap, n—the condition of the perimeter at the EIFS where the reinforced base coat is terminated by wrapping the reinforced
base coat onto the edge of the substrate. (See Fig. 1.)
EIFS-clad barrier wall assembly, n— a wall assembly for which the EIFS cladding provides weather resistance for the EIFS clad
portion of the assembly.
EIFS-clad drainage wall assembly, n— a wall assembly incorporating a means of drainage between the EIFS and a weather
resistive barrier, for incidental moisture resulting from a breach in the EIFS, to the exterior of the EIFS clad portion of the
assembly.
embed, v—to encapsulate the nonmetallic reinforcing mesh in the base coat.
expansion joint, n—a structural separation between building elements that allow independent movement without damage to the
assembly.
exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS), n—nonload bearing, exterior wall cladding system that consists of an insulation
board attached either adhesively or mechanically, or both, to the substrate; an integrally reinforced base coat; and a textured
protective finish coat.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.58 on Exterior
Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS).
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2003. Published January 2004. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as E2110–00.
Current edition approved April 15, 2009. Published May 2009. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as E 2110 – 03.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standardsvolume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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E2110–09
NOTE 1—Not to scale.
FIG. 1 Example of an Edge Wrap (At Door Jam)
factory mix, n—a material that is prepared at the point of manufacture and is ready to use without the addition of other materials,
except possibly water to adjust consistency.
flash set (quick set), n—the early hardening or stiffness in the working characteristics of Portland-cement paste, mortar, or
concrete, usually with the evolution of considerable heat. Stiffness cannot be dispelled nor the plasticity regained by further
mix
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