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E™ Finishes for Residential Construction

E™ Finishes for Residential Construction

E™ Finishes for Residential Construction

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Dryvit E Finish is a high-performance solution for finishing stucco walls, offering improved flexibility and crack-bridging capabilities compared to standard elastomerics. This product is particularly beneficial for homebuilders like Kemmerly Homes, who have experienced fewer stucco-related callbacks and reduced costs.

Specifications and Performance
Dryvit E Finish has been tested using ASTM D 522-93a, a standard method for assessing the flexibility of organic finishes. The test involves applying the finish to metal panels, which are then bent over a mandrel to evaluate resistance to cracking. Dryvit E Finish demonstrated superior flexibility, maintaining integrity under various conditions where elastomeric finishes failed.

Test Results
  • ASTM D 522 Test: Dryvit E Finish passed at multiple temperatures and mandrel diameters, while elastomeric finishes showed cracking.
  • Moving Wall Test: Over a 61-day period, Dryvit E Finish remained intact, whereas elastomeric samples cracked, highlighting its superior crack-bridging capability.


Recommendations
Dryvit E Finish is recommended for projects requiring enhanced flexibility and durability in stucco applications. While it offers improved crack-bridging, it cannot guarantee crack prevention due to varying structural stresses.

Contact Information
For the latest information and specifications, contact Dryvit Systems, Inc. at (800) 556-7752 or visit their website at www.dryvit.com.
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DS249 Dryvit E™ Finish Over Stucco "Since switching to the Dryvit E Finish product, we have fewer stucco-related callbacks for our Warranty Department – we feel Dryvit actually saves us money." Julie Mastriani Chief Operating Officer Kemmerly Homes

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The finest homebuilders, such as Kemmerly Homes of Tucson, have discovered a way to help stucco homes look more beautiful. They use Dryvit's revolutionary E Finish. E Finish over stucco demonstrates better performance characteristics than standard elastomerics. The improved flexibility enhances crack-bridging on stucco walls, meaning fewer callbacks and lower bottomline cost*. "Since switching to the Dryvit E Finish product, we have fewer stucco-related callbacks for our Warranty Department – we feel Dryvit actually saves us money." said Julie Mastriani, Chief Operating Officer for Kemmerly Homes....

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The superiority of the Dryvit E Finish has been confirmed in two test procedures that are universally accepted by the paint and coating industry as effective in determining the flexibility of a finish. ASTM D 522 Test Results ASTM D 522-93a is a standard approved by the Department of Defense as a test method for the determination of the resistance to cracking (flexibility) of organic finishes on test substrates. In this test, finish materials in question are applied at a uniform thickness to panels of sheet metal. After drying, the finish panels are bent over a mandrel; and resistance to the...

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Printed in USA Issue Date: 05-01-04 ©Dryvit Systems, Inc. 2004 Information contained in this brochure conforms to the standard detail recommendations and specifications for the installation of Dryvit Systems, Inc. products as of the date of publication of this document and is presented in good faith. Dryvit Systems, Inc. assumes no liability, expressed or implied, as to the architecture, engineering or workmanship of any project. To ensure that you are using the latest, most complete information, contact Dryvit Systems, Inc. Dryvit Systems, Inc. One Energy Way P. O. Box 1014 West Warwick, RI...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.