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Table 1: EIFS—The Next Generation Performance Specifications

Table 1B—EIFS Weather Resistance and Durability Performance Test Method Criteria 1. Accelerated Weathering ASTM G-23 No deleterious effects at 2000 hours when viewed under 5x magnification   ASTM G-53 No deleterious effects at 2000 hours when viewed under 5x magnification 2. Freeze/Thaw Resistance EIMA 101.01 (Modified ASTM C-67) No deleterious effects at 60 cycles 3. Water Penetration EIMA 101.02 (Modified ASTM E-331) No water penetration beyond the plane of the base coat/EPS board interface after 15 minutes at 6.24 psf (299 Pa) or 20% of design wind pressure, whichever is greater 4. Drainage Efficiency EIMA 200.02 90% minimum 5. Tensile Adhesion EIMA 101.03 (Modified ASTM C-297) No failure in the adhesive, base coat, or finish coat. Minimum 5 psi (34 kPa) tensile strength before/after accelerated weathering and freeze/thaw exposure 6. Water Resistance ASTM D-2247 No deleterious effects* at 14 day exposure 7. Salt Spray ASTM B-117 No deleterious effects* at 300 hours 8. Abrasion Resitance ASTM D-968 No cracking or loss of film integrity at 528 quarts (500 L) of sand 9. Mildew Resistance ASTM D-3273 No growth supported during 28 day exposure period *No deleterious effects: no cracking, checking, crazing, erosion, rusting, blistering, peeling or delamination