Apprentice Training, finishing

Exterior Insulation & Finish System (EIFS) Basecoat

2 in EPS foam boards, 4.5 oz fiberglass mesh embedded in acrylic mortar

Time: 3 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3 × 2.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
17 parts and 40 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a flat screwdriver and a claw hammer and a tape measure and a drill and a spirit level and a trimming knife.
Never leave mesh pattern visible or exposed dry; it must be fully encapsulated in the middle-to-outer third of the basecoat.
Do not align foam board seams with window or door jamb corners; route L-shaped cutout boards instead.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, finishing

Exterior Insulation & Finish System (EIFS) Basecoat

2 in EPS foam boards, 4.5 oz fiberglass mesh embedded in acrylic mortar

Time: 3 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3 × 2.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
17 parts and 40 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a flat screwdriver and a claw hammer and a tape measure and a drill and a spirit level and a trimming knife.
Never leave mesh pattern visible or exposed dry; it must be fully encapsulated in the middle-to-outer third of the basecoat.
Do not align foam board seams with window or door jamb corners; route L-shaped cutout boards instead.