REPORT N°3 WORKSHOP ON FINISHES

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INTEGRANTES: CRISTOBAL HERMOSILLA, MARIO VILLALOBOS

SUBJECT: FINISHES WORKSHOP
SEDE: MELIPILLA
CAREER: TECHNICIAN IN CONSTRUCTION
TEACHER: ISRAEL MEZA

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Content
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................3
EIFS SYSTEM......................................................................................................................................4
What is the EIFS system?................................................................................................................4
Characterstcase................................................................................................................................4
Advantages of the EIFS system..............................................................5
Main uses:.............................................................................................................................6
Components:................................................................................................................................6
EPS:....................................................................................................................................................7
GEXACO PANEL FIX:........................................................................................................................8
GEXACO REINFORCEMENT MESH......................................................................................8
GEXACO SELF-ADHESIVE MESH TAPE FOR REINFORCEMENT........................................................8
GEXACO PANEL FINISH.................................................................9
GEXACO CORNER....................................................................................................................10
Form of installations.................................................................10
INSTALLATION METHOD STEP 2:....................................................................................................11
INSTALLATION METHOD STEP 2:....................................................................................................12
INSTALLATION METHOD / IMPORTANT DATA:.........................................................................15
Aluminum window (Nazaret glass)..........................................................................................16
Types of assemblies..........................................................................................................................19
Wooden doors (Trinidad door workshop)................................................................................21
Types of tools.............................................................22
Installation of a door...............................................................23
Conclusion
Bibliography.......................................................................................................................................26

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Introduction
This work will introduce the Exterior Insulation and Finishing System.
Finally, what it is about, its advantages, ways of installation, and it will also be evidenced.
main uses of this system,

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EIFS SYSTEM
What is the EIFS system?
The EIFS system (Exterior Insulation and Finish System), which translated into Spanish means
External Insulation and Final Finish System consists of a multilayer of elements.
which allows for both exterior enclosures in dry construction systems
like traditional masonry. It is ideal for mechanical resistance,
supporting the efforts of exposure to the weather, and in turn contributes to its
very suitable solution for thermal insulation, waterproofing, and acoustic. It is a coating
very light, durable and flexible and used in the U.S. since 1969 (in Europe since 1945).

Characteristics
The EIFS system is a lightweight, durable, and very quick-installation system. It can be used
about concrete, cement, bricks, etc. They provide thermal insulation for construction.
continuously, thus helping to reduce energy costs and achieving environments
comfortable for all users and inhabitants inside the home. Their special
components give the façades a coat (thermal envelope) of insulation that
protects the surface from temperature variations, depending on the area
geographical and their needs, therefore contribute substantially to the
variables of eco-sustainability of a construction project.

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Advantages of the EIFS system.

Energy saving
Given the high thermal insulation coefficients, the interior environments
They will be suitably protected from the climatic conditions.
outdoors, both in the case of low and high temperatures. Savings can be achieved
between 30 and 40% of energy in air conditioning systems.
Wall coverage without joints.
The combined characteristics of the multilayer elements allow for
exterior finishing terminations without the need for work joints and without
that micro fractures appear.
Aesthetic versatility.
EIFS is characterized by great flexibility that adapts to different projects.
allowing variables in the final materials, textures, and colors.
Weather resistance
The "skin" that constitutes the elements over expanded polystyrene (EPS)
from the different capastene the ability to resist the passage of external water,
allow the passage of water vapor through it, and absorb the stresses that
due to expansion and contraction occur in its plane.
It is an excellent alternative in inhabited constructions that lack a
adequate insulation and finishes.

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Main uses:
Buildings
Houses
Social Housing
Commercial and entertainment venues
Hotels, hospitals and clinics
Institutional buildings

Components:
Supporting substrate of the system (Support plate or wall).
Adhesive mortar.
Thermal insulation of expanded polystyrene (EPS) 20Kg/m3, thickness from 25 mm.
Reinforcement mesh
Adhesive mortar
Finished in different shapes, textures, and colors (polymeric mortar of
termination.
Self-adhesive fiberglass tape and corner piece

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EPS:
It is the thermal insulation par excellence and must be specified according to the
expected performance requirements. The material is inert, fully recyclable, self
extinguishable and environmentally friendly. It does not absorb or accumulate water, it maintains its
dimensions, of aesthetic contribution and high thermal performance.

GEXACO PANEL FIX:

Polymeric mortar cementco. It works as an adhesive for EPS panels with the wall and
also as supporting layers of the system.

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GEXACO REINFORCEMENT MESH
Made of fiberglass. Compatible with all components that are part of the system.
EIFS (adhesive mortar, reinforcement mesh) provides impact resistance. It gives elasticity to
system.

GEXACO SELF-ADHESIVE MESH TAPE FOR REINFORCEMENT

Self-adhesive fiberglass mesh tape for reinforcing encapsulations, edges,
meetings and corners.

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GEXACO PANEL FINISH
Polymeric cement finishing mortar formulated for textures and colors
specific to choice. Provides the EIFS system with its final finish. Water repellent, but
permeable to gases and water vapor (breathable). Available in fine, medium, and coarse textures.

GEXACO CORNER
High-strength preformed plastic corner with fiberglass mesh. For
protection of exterior corners of the panels. Aesthetic contribution and high performance

thermal.

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Type of installations
STEP 1: surface review

Identification of the area involved.

Surface condition (cracks, fissures, etc.).
Identification and review of expansion joints.
Resistance Verification.
Analysis of relative humidity and temperature.
We collapse.
Heating registration.
Irregularities.

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INSTALLATION METHOD STEP 2:
GEXACO Panel Fix is a special elastomeric mortar for the installation of the system
E.I.F.S. The following tools are required for its application:

Mechanical mixer
Serrated trowel for E.I.F.S.
Smooth trowel for mortar
Copper scraper for expanded polyester.
For the preparation of GEXACO Panel Fix, pour 25 kilograms of mortar into a bucket.
with 7 liters of water.
Mix evenly by eliminating lumps until obtaining a mixture.
homogeneous and consistent.
To begin the installation of the EIFS system, encapsulate the bottom of the wall with
100mm adhesive tape leaving a free return that covers the bottom part of the
expanded polystyrene.

The tape is fixed with GEXACO Panel Fix.

It is recommended to start the installation at the vertex of the wall by marking the measurement of the

EPS board considering an overlap at the corner equal to the thickness of the board
EPS.

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INSTALLATION METHOD STEP 2:
GEXACO Panel Fix is always applied over the EPS board with a special notched trowel.
for EIFS. For this, a work table is provided on which the sheet is placed.
of expanded polyethylene to apply GEXACO Panel Fix always looking to
the adhesive streaks should go in a vertical format in case of
condensation can drip.

To attach the sheet to the wall, place it

horizontally at the bottom at the vertex
from the substrate and apply a light pressure to
achieve an optimal anchor.

Once the first plate is located, cover the bottom with adhesive tape.
initially with GEXACO Panel Fix. this encapsulation is to protect the sheet from
blows and humidity.

The installation of the remaining polystyrene sheets

overlapped expanded, that is to say in the form of masonry
to improve the grip and traction, it is necessary to
cut the iron when required.

For vanes, avoid encounters of plates and if it is

necessary, put a plate with cuts no less than 20
centimeters.

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INSTALLATION METHOD / IMPORTANT DATA:
GEXACO Panel Fixtene has a performance of 5 m2 per bag in its 3 applications (gluing
EPS + mesh adhesion + final makeup). GEXACO mesh has a yield of 50 m2,
this considers an overlap between meshes of 100mm. GEXACO PANEL FINISH must be
installed with a metal flat trowel, then the smoothing should be done with a plastic trowel.
Container of 25Kg. It has a coverage of 7 to 8 m2.

For the correction of verticality (plumb of the building) use a copper scraper to
Expanded Polystyrene, it is recommended to buy the EPS of larger dimension as needed.
collapse of the building under construction.

Guarantee. The system operates according to our technical specifications.

a 5-year warranty.

Window made of aluminum

glassworks Nazareth

For the manufacturing of

one window of
aluminum we can
identify different types
of elements that
component one of them,
therefore we will define
each one of these

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For the construction of a simple window, we identified 7 types of profiles.
Which are:

Top rail
Lower reel
3. Plinth
4. Headboard
5. Leg
Overlapping
7. Jamba

Each profile line measures 6 meters long, and in the commercial sector, it is sold for
this way for whatever it is used for, they can also be measured in
millimeters as in inches, with a width ranging from 25.4 mm up to the
101.6, in measurements from 1x1 to 4x4. The thickness varies depending on the width, but

round between caliber 14 with 1.88 mm up to caliber 7, which is the widest with
4.5 mm

For each aluminum window, we have different frames, as this must

carry out to the size of the window, for which we identify different types of
thicknesses that range from 2.5 cm to 3.5 cm in the market, since it is
more standards that are marketed in glass shops

Types of glass

The most casual glass has a thickness of 1.5 mm, which would be the type of glass that is most

fine or thin, this is only used for framing photo frames.

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A thickness of 2.5 mm is used for the basic window, which would be 1 meter x 1.
Metro and in greater thicknesses in normal glass is from 3 to 12 mm thick.
We also have different types of glass which are:

1. Tempered glass: this is a glass with high temperature resistance.

made of sand, this resists temperature changes of up to
300°C, while the thermosetting one is up to 120°C, this is used in
Kitchens, bathrooms, etc.

2. Laminated glass: this is a composition called glazing of

security, this glass is made up of two 3mm thick glasses and a
polyethylene butyl sheet (pvp). This sheet can be in colors or
until it has drawings in its design or can only be transparent.
This glass is also known as shatterproof as it has a resistance
extremely resistant to strong blows, which is why it does not tend to break,
in case of a strong impact it only tends to crack, but not to break,
these are used only for security as their characteristics indicate
define.

3. Clear glass: this is the most normal and common glass, it is used for
the manufacture of basic windows from 3 to 12 mm thick and a length of 1 x
1 or greater than that.

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4. Reflective glass: this glass is known as mirrors in the field of
trade its function is to reflect any object, but also,
It has characteristics such as, for example: they control heat gain.
excessive inside a place, reflecting the incident solar energy and
absorbing heat in its mass. But one of its characteristics that stands out
Moreover, the attention is the variety of options it offers in terms of
transmission and reflection of light, as well as the diversity of light. This
It is used for cars, rearview mirrors, bathroom glass, etc.

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 [Link] glass panel: this is commonly used for insulation
thermal in homes, fulfills the function of isolating the oscillation of noise and a
high temperature resistance, it is composed of two basic glasses
from 3 to 6 mm thick and contains a type of air chamber inside
hygroscopic salts, which serve the purpose of removing any type
of humidity inside.

Tipos de ensambles
For the assemblies, we have a different one for each type of window, which is why
we will define the assemblies step by step;

Sliding window: the assemblies of this window are from the

next ways: first the jamb and the top rail must be joined and
inferior with special screws made in the glass factory. Once united
these profiles start to assemble the window.
2. Projection window: to manufacture the assemblies of this window, it...
they will use the same profiles of the sliding window, but with the difference
that these must be projected at a 45° angle, and the frame must have a
degree of projection on each side of its corners.

Installation of a window: for the installation of a window, you first need to

identify whether this is aluminum or wood, if the window is aluminum then
the surface where it will be installed must be completely leveled in all its

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environments, as there will be no problem installing the profiles and rails of the
aluminum window.

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Wooden doors (Trinidad door workshop)

For this game, we can identify two types of doors: exterior and interior.
which can be installed on wooden partitions of masonry Metalcon or
larger structures. For the construction of an exterior door, one
uses native wood, for example: Oregon pine, oak, rauli, lenga, etc.

The standard measurement of a universal exterior door is 2 meters high by

80 cm wide. To manufacture this element, one must first select a
wood that has less than 12% humidity. Then the process begins to
manufacturing of the door.

The door is first dismantled to later edge or straighten it.

wood, the next step is to size the wood to the dimensions of the door
then they brush all their sides to a specific measurement.

Door assembly: for this process, its feet must be marked and drilled.
rights, to then fit with their respective spikes, once having the
the door already assembled is sanded with 80 grit sandpaper with a thickness of 150
grain. After finishing this process, the molds are made of the
door, the frames must be made of a size of 2x4 inches.

Types of assemblies

Dovetail box: consists of fitting the tenon into its hole.

2. Joint assemblies with dowels: it consists of joining two pieces of wood using a
a bar of different sizes and this must be pressed for its firmness.

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Types of tools
Electric saw
2. Singer
3. Planer
4. Bench saw
Shoe cleaner
Miter saw
7. Milling Machines

8. Polisher
Drill
Electric toothbrush
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Installation of a door
First, the wood or strip should be presented on the wall where it will be installed.
door frame, the frame will be made with joints at its corners with a
45° degree cut so that it is perfectly level. When the
unions that have a 45° degree cut must be joined with an adhesive of
wood plus 3 screws at its joints

Once the frame is installed, it should be verified that the level is perfect.
conditions, then perforations must be made in the frame at 30 cm from
spacing to secure the frame to the opening, the frame will be attached to the
drilling with plugs and wood screws.

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After installing the frame, the hinges are then installed, which...
they are placed 10cm from the top, 10cm from the bottom, and the third
The hinge goes to the top axis of the door. Once the hinges are installed on the door
It is also necessary to trace and make cutouts in the frame to install the hinges.
Marco. After this, we will have the door installed and we will take the final step that
It would be the installation of the plate, which must be at a height of 90cm.

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Conclusion
In this work, we managed to make known and at the same time understand the EIFS system, its
main characteristics, uses, functions and this way achieve better learning
forma sufuncionamiento y de esta misma manera enriquecer

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