kimball gray Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 This material has been installed over a cinderblock structure. Sounds thin and hollow, looks thin. Halfway down the chimney, the cladding has blistered. and is popping loose. Also missing kickouts at RTW intersections. If nothing else, sub standard install. What type of material is it? Download Attachment: 100_7709.jpg 502.27 KB Download Attachment: 100_7710.jpg 353 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI in AR Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Looking at the mesh in the 2nd photo, I'd say EIFS. And you're right...the installation details aren't good, no matter what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynesoper Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 EIFS E every I installation F F'nnn S uuuuks Yes eifs for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenT Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 I see mesh in the second photo, but it looks as if it is not embedded in the basecoat. If the hollow sound is insulation board, then it is EIFS. The workmanship is horrible, whatever it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Kubs Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 The mesh might point to EIFS or Polymer Modified hardcoat. If it's EIFS then you should be able to push on it with your thumb and see it move as you compress the foam behind it. If not it's PM. I'm leaning towards PM because of the way it's blistering on the chimney... The moisture is coming through from the flu and messin with it. It's a crap ass job either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Well it is a typical EIFS mess, but on CMU? The chimney has been patched or repaired in some shape or form. Based on the texture I would say that it is a PM type EIFS system. Really makes little difference at this point. It should be removed and properly reapplied to cover the CMU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimball gray Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Thanks again gang! The seller is going to tear it all off and start over. I reallyappreciate your insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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