What is ISO 17738‑2 - Thermal insulation products about?
ISO 17738-2 discusses the exterior insulation, and finish systems (EIFS) for thermal insulation products. Thermal insulation is used for protection, prevention, comfort, and economy. ISO 17738‑2 is the second part of the ISO 17738 series that specifies the requirements for the installation of exterior insulation, and finish systems (EIFS) for wall applications using material that meet the materials requirements of ISO 17738‑1, and the design requirements of ISO 17738‑3.
ISO 17738‑2 includes installation requirements for the EIFS materials that include a water-resistive barrier (WRB), and decorative projections as part of the cladding system for walls. ISO 17738‑2 does not include requirements for the structural design of the substrate/building structural members or for the integrity of the substrate/building structural members to which the EIFS is to be attached, nor the requirements for installation or repair of the substrate/building structural members before installation commences. ISO 17738‑2 does not include requirements for the competence that an EIFS installer needs for the installation of the system.
Who is ISO 17738‑2 - Thermal insulation products for?
ISO 17738‑2 on the installation of thermal insulation products is helpful for:
- Manufacturers, and suppliers of thermal insulation products
- Contractors
- Civil engineers
Why should you use ISO 17738‑2 - Thermal insulation products?
Thermal insulation is used to ensure that there is no loss or gain of heat in a medium, and therefore must be very well chosen considering the properties, applications, and costs. It is used for protection, prevention, comfort, and economy.
ISO 17738‑2 provides you with minimum installation requirements for exterior insulation and finish system. ISO 17738‑2 gives you the guidance for exterior insulation, and finish systems (EIFS) that are a unique insulated cladding consisting of a water-resistive barrier system (WRB) over the substrate, a drained cavity, and an insulated cladding that is bonded adhesively to the WRB, covered with a base coat, mesh, and finish material. ISO 17738‑2 helps you in manufacturing thermal insulation products.