SEDL / STP / STP1107-EB / STP17691S

Water Intrusion in Barrier and Cavity/Rain Screen Walls

Williams, MF
president and vice-president, Kenney/Williams/Williams, Inc., Maple Glen, PA

Williams, BL
president and vice-president, Kenney/Williams/Williams, Inc., Maple Glen, PA

Pages: 10    Published: Jan 1991

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Abstract

Exterior walls are designed and constructed using barrier or cavity/rain screen wall principles. Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) are typically constructed as barrier walls; masonry is often constructed as a cavity wall. These wall systems are discussed along with common deficiencies that allow water intrusion to occur.