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Exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) is a general class of non-load bearing building cladding systems that provides exterior walls with an insulated, water-resistant, finished surface in an integrated composite material system. EIFS has been in use since the 1960s in North America and was first used on masonry buildings.
Types of External cromatic wall insulation systems (EWI Systems pictured above) External wall insulation systems generally comprise firstly an insulation layer (an element which helps to achieve the requisite thermal performance); and secondly,a protected weatherproof finish (usually a render, although brick slips, [3] tiles, and decorative boards can also be used).
Buying a car can be a pricey affair and cause some sticker shock. As Consumer Reports noted, the average cost of new cars is now more than $48,000 -- up $6,000 from two years ago and $10,000 from...
If you're in the market for a new car, keep in mind that sticker prices don't include the cost of gas mileage -- or maintenance. Sometimes a set of wheels with a modest price tag can be among the ...
The average new car costs $48,334, though many vehicles cost much more or less than that. But the cost of a vehicle isn't all about its purchase price -- many other factors can increase the overall...
The use of highly compressed straw bales as insulation, though uncommon, is gaining popularity in experimental building projects for the high R-value and low cost of a thick wall made of straw. "Research by Joe McCabe at the Univ. of Arizona found R-value for both wheat and rice bales was about R-2.4 (RSI-0.42) per inch with the grain, and R-3 ...
Foreign-made vehicles imported into the U.S., whether new or used, for personal use or for sale, are subject to duty at 2.5% for cars, 25% for trucks and 2.4% (or free) for motorcycles, per U.S ...
3.1.2.1 Exterior insulation system (EIFS) based on Vacuum insulation panels (VIP) 3.1.2.2 Aerogel exterior and interior wall surface insulation 3.1.2.3 Aerogels for glazing