Georgia-Pacific Gypsum’s DensElement™ Barrier System, an integrated gypsum sheathing water-resistive barrier and air barrier, has passed testing as a substrate in exterior insulation and finish systems with drainage.
To be recognized as an approved WRB-AB sheathing, three criteria have to be met for use as an EIFS substrate: (1) be building code compliant, (2) meet EIFS water drainage and (3) adhesion criteria. The DensElement™ Barrier System was tested with EIFS manufactured by other companies, and in all three cases, it exceeded the requirements:
For more information, including installation details and full limited warranty details, visit www.DensElement.com.
