Exterior cladding / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS), often incorrectly called 'synthetic stucco', is a non-load-bearing, insulated cladding system for exterior walls. It's a complete exterior wall assembly, not just a surface finish, made up of multiple layers applied over the building's sheathing. EIFS walls when properly d...

...exterior that can last for decades. Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) are a type of synthetic stucco that combines a weather-resistant finish with a continuous layer of exterior insulation. This system has become popular for its ability to create a highly ener...

...cladding, fences, long-lasting decking), it should be oiled about every 10-15 years, which is fairly standard for exterior wood treatment. It will retain its colour better and will remain water-resistant longer if it is well-maintained. For interior purposes where it will mostly be seen and not touched, it will require...

...exterior brick cladding likely won’t do it in all but the most extreme case of either damaged bricks, or just plain ugly ones! In fact, it is just as likely that painting brick will devalue your home.  How much does it cost to paint a brick house?  The average cost to repaint a brick house will likely run in the area o...

...exterior cladding and ventilation openings at the top and bottom together create a 'rainscreen'. The intention of a rainscreen is to protect walls from a driving rain while allowing any water that does penetrate to drain out, and letting air move through it so it can dry. how to install siding © Ecohome Installing si...

...Exterior cladding or siding is your first line of defense against weather elements, and its job is to allow interior control layers (ie. the building envelope) to do their jobs without being assaulted by wind, precipitation and UV rays. Walls in heating/cooling climates like Canada need to be designed to dry during all...

...exterior, one of the greatest ways you can protect your home is through good design. Extensive overhangs will mean that the majority of rain will not even touch your walls or the siding, this fact alone will greatly increase the lifespan of whatever cladding you choose to put on the exterior of your home. Rain, UV rays...