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8.50 CHAPTER EIGHT

FIGURE 8.56 Remedial treatment for undersized joint in EIFS system. (Courtesy of Dow Corning)

FIGURE 8.57 Remedial treatment for window perimeter seals in EIFS system. (Courtesy of
Dow Corning)

SUMMARY

This chapter has presented the various materials and methods available to correct or repair
existing envelope waterproofing problems. In most situations, other than normal replace-
ments due to age or life-cycle limitations of the materials, the remedial treatments are
necessary because of a failure to address the 90%/1% and 99% principles.
Chapter 10 addresses the termination and transition detailing necessary to prevent the
need for remedial treatments, and Chap. 11 presents the maintenance necessary to ensure
the maximum life-cycling of existing systems. However, should leakage occur, Chap. 13
addresses in more detail the practices available to investigate and detect leakage and make
the proper selection of remedial treatments.