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An ounce
of prevention, it is said, is worth a pound of cure. Nothing could be truer in the building maintenance business. Every type of exterior skin system: roofing,
EIFS, even brick, requires regular monitoring and maintenance.
 This
recent project for a well-respected, international innkeeper provides
a clear example.
THE PROBLEM
Though Richmond Primoid is not an original system installer, we
consider ourselves EIFS
(exterior insulation finish systems)
experts. And,
though EIFS is a popular, attractive, and economical system, like any
other, it must be maintained and monitored.
Investigation
of a bulge in the exterior skin of
a Richmond high-rise hotel
revealed a typical problem. Failure
of the caulk seals around windows and joints of several floors had
allowed water
to begin to simultaneously rot the insulation and rust the steel
studs of the building.
 THE
SOLUTION
The solution involved removing the skin and replacing the hybrid Styrofoam
board with a stronger, harder, and more moisture-resistant
alternative: Densglas Fiber Board. Over that, we re-applied the EIFS,
replaced the failed sealant, and coated the repaired area with Neogard Neoflex elastomeric
wall coating.
EIFS MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Do you have a building with an EIFS system? We'd be happy to inspect
it annually and maintain it for you at a fraction of what it would cost
to perform a single renovation like this.
We
will inspect all caulking around openings and expansion joints
to insure it is tight and check for signs of water and deterioration
on interior walls.
If
maintenance is required we can remove deteriorating caulk and re-caulk
and apply a reinforcing, elastomeric coating, warranted for up to a 5
years. We use Neogard Neoflex elastomeric coatings for all waterproof
requirements and EIFS repair materials from Dryvit, Sto, and Conproco.
THE RESULT
A serious problem was identified and corrected. To learn more about Richmond Primoid and the wide range of work
we do, call
804-644-4561 or toll free 800-235-4561. > TOP
MORE CASE STUDIES
P.O. Box
6785, Richmond, Virginia 23230
Voice 804-644-4561 Toll-free 800-235-4561 Fax 804-225-7271
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