EIFS - reinforcing mesh layout around window openings

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Reinforcing Mesh Layout Around Window Openings EIFS – Reinforcing Mesh Layout Around Window Openings Wall

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EIFS - reinforcing mesh layout around window openings cracking may occur if the mesh is not reinforced at the corners of openings reinforcing mesh placed diagonally at corners reinforcing mesh and base coat should wrap around insulation board insulation boards
cracking may occur if the mesh is not reinforced at the corners of openings
reinforcing mesh placed diagonally at corners
insulation boards
reinforcing mesh and base coat should wrap around insulation board

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The illustration shows a window opening in an exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) wall with insulation boards laid around it. Reinforcing mesh extends around the window perimeter, with additional diagonal mesh patches at all four corners. A callout specifies that the reinforcing mesh and base coat should wrap around the insulation board at the opening. The drawing warns that cracking may occur if the corners of openings are not reinforced.