Exterior insulation and finish system and method and tool for installing same
US8051611B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04F21/162
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) is provided for use with associated insulation and substrate layers of a building. The system includes primary and secondary water resistant barriers on first and second surfaces of the associated insulation layer. The secondary water resistant barrier includes a single adhesive and sealing layer defining at least one channel and adhesively securing the second surface of the associated insulation layer to the associated substrate layer. The system is usable with a plurality of associated insulation layers disposed in abutment, the single adhesive and sealing layer defining at least one channel extending from the first insulation panel to the second insulation panel and being adapted to conduct fluid therethrough. Further, a hand tool for working the adhesive and sealing layer is provided. The hand tool includes a handle connected with a flat inflexible rectangular plate, at least one of the longer edges thereof being upwardly curved and including a plurality of spaced apart teeth.
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