Question 1

How does a drainable PB EIFS differ from regular PB EIFS?

Accepted Answer

In a drainable PB EIFS, the backside of EPS insulation has semicircular grooves to allow any water penetrating the lamina and insulation to drain out from the drainage track at the bottom of each floor level.

Question 2

Control joints on a stucco surface are formed by using accessories, which consist of

Accepted Answer

A) zinc. 
B) galvanized steel. 
C) PVC. 
D) any one of the above. 
E) none of the above. 
A) zinc. 
B) galvanized steel. 
C) PVC. 
D) any one of the above. 
E) none of the above. D

Question 3

How are base coat and finish coat applied in PB EIFS-by troweling on or spraying on?

Accepted Answer

By troweling on.

Question 4

What are the differences between stucco applied on a CMU wall and that applied on a reinforced concrete (RC)wall?

Accepted Answer

There is no difference between stucco on

Question 5

The lath in stucco, applied on a stud wall, must be backed by a water resistant layer. Which materials are commonly used for this layer?

Accepted Answer

Two layers of asphalt- saturat

Question 6

Does a PB EIFS cladding need control joints?

Accepted Answer

Constructed of synthetic materials (EPS,

Question 7

Which stones are commonly used for exterior cladding and what are their thicknesses?

Accepted Answer

Granite (3 cm), limestone and

Question 8

The thickness of granite used in wall cladding is generally

Accepted Answer

A) 2 in. 
B) 1- 1/2 in. 
C) 2- 1/4 in. 
D) 1- 1/4 in. 
E) none of the above. 
A) 2 in. 
B) 1- 1/2 in. 
C) 2- 1/4 in. 
D) 1- 1/4 in. 
E) none of the above.

Question 9

In a stone- honeycomb wall cladding panel, the honeycomb is generally made of

Accepted Answer

A) aluminum. 
B) stainless steel. 
C) titanium. 
D) copper. 
E) none of the above. 
A) aluminum. 
B) stainless steel. 
C) titanium. 
D) copper. 
E) none of the above.

Question 10

Explain the difference between PB EIFS and PM EIFS and why PB EIFS is more commonly used.

Accepted Answer

PB EIFS uses expanded polystyrene (EPS),

Question 11

A stone- honeycomb panel is anchored to the backup wall using

Accepted Answer

A) stainless steel bolts. 
B) separate dead- load supports and tiebacks. 
C) two interlocking metal channels. 
D) epoxy cement. 
A) stainless steel bolts. 
B) separate dead- load supports and tiebacks. 
C) two interlocking metal channels. 
D) epoxy cement.

Question 12

Explain the difference between PB EIFS and PM EIFS. Which of the two methods is more commonly used?

Accepted Answer

PB EIFS (Polymer-Based EIFS) and PM EIFS

Question 13

A bayonet clip in the stone cladding industry refers to

Accepted Answer

A) flashing retainer. 
B) lateral- load support. 
C) dead- load support. 
D) none of the above. 
A) flashing retainer. 
B) lateral- load support. 
C) dead- load support. 
D) none of the above.

Question 14

Stucco applied on a wall consists of: (i)base coat and (ii)finish coat. On a wood or cold- formed steel (CFS)stud wall, the base coat is applied in two coats. Name these coats in sequence of their application.

Accepted Answer

Scratch co

Question 15

When vertical support channels are used in stone cladding, dead- load supports and tiebacks are not required for stone slabs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

On a stud wall, the stucco is applied in three coats: scratch coat, brown coat and finish coat. In the scratch coat, the coated surface is scratched with a scratching tool. What is the purpose of scratches, and are the scratch lines horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or some other orientation?

Accepted Answer

The scratches provide a (mecha

Question 17

Impact- resistant EIFS generally has

Accepted Answer

A) one base coat and two finish coats. 
B) one base coat and one finish coat. 
C) two base coats and one finish coat. 
D) three base coats and one finish coat. 
E) two base coats and two finish coats. 
A) one base coat and two finish coats. 
B) one base coat and one finish coat. 
C) two base coats and one finish coat. 
D) three base coats and one finish coat. 
E) two base coats and two finish coats.

Question 18

Backwrapping in an EIFS- clad wall refers to

Accepted Answer

A) wrapping the edges of the openings in the wall with a water- resistant tape. 
B) wrapping the terminal edges of EIFS insulation with EIFS mesh. 
C) wrapping the joints between EIFS insulation with a water- resistant tape. 
D) wrapping the joints between EIFS insulation with EIFS mesh. 
A) wrapping the edges of the openings in the wall with a water- resistant tape. 
B) wrapping the terminal edges of EIFS insulation with EIFS mesh. 
C) wrapping the joints between EIFS insulation with a water- resistant tape. 
D) wrapping the joints between EIFS insulation with EIFS mesh.

Question 19

Name some of the limitations of PB EIFS and how the design community overcomes them.

Accepted Answer

PB EIFS has low impact resistance. There

Question 20

What are the differences between stucco applied on a CMU wall and that applied on a stud wall? Give reasons for the differences.

Accepted Answer

Stucco on a CMU wall is a two- coat stuc

Exam 29: Exterior Wall Cladding-III Stucco, Adhered Veneer, Eifs, Natural Stone, and Insulated Metal Panels

How does a drainable PB EIFS differ from regular PB EIFS?

Control joints on a stucco surface are formed by using accessories, which consist of

How are base coat and finish coat applied in PB EIFS-by troweling on or spraying on?

What are the differences between stucco applied on a CMU wall and that applied on a reinforced concrete (RC)wall?

The lath in stucco, applied on a stud wall, must be backed by a water resistant layer. Which materials are commonly used for this layer?

Does a PB EIFS cladding need control joints?

Which stones are commonly used for exterior cladding and what are their thicknesses?

The thickness of granite used in wall cladding is generally

In a stone- honeycomb wall cladding panel, the honeycomb is generally made of

Explain the difference between PB EIFS and PM EIFS and why PB EIFS is more commonly used.

A stone- honeycomb panel is anchored to the backup wall using

Explain the difference between PB EIFS and PM EIFS. Which of the two methods is more commonly used?

A bayonet clip in the stone cladding industry refers to

Stucco applied on a wall consists of: (i)base coat and (ii)finish coat. On a wood or cold- formed steel (CFS)stud wall, the base coat is applied in two coats. Name these coats in sequence of their application.

When vertical support channels are used in stone cladding, dead- load supports and tiebacks are not required for stone slabs.

On a stud wall, the stucco is applied in three coats: scratch coat, brown coat and finish coat. In the scratch coat, the coated surface is scratched with a scratching tool. What is the purpose of scratches, and are the scratch lines horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or some other orientation?

Impact- resistant EIFS generally has

Backwrapping in an EIFS- clad wall refers to

Name some of the limitations of PB EIFS and how the design community overcomes them.

What are the differences between stucco applied on a CMU wall and that applied on a stud wall? Give reasons for the differences.

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