ᐅ Mistakes Drilling into Sand-Lime Brick up to Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)

Created on: 18 Jun 2016 14:54
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kevchock
Hello,
first of all: I am a construction layman. Here is my situation:
- The picture shows the bathroom in the attic

Bathroom shell with toilet frame, pipes, and green wall

- The wall is made of calcium silicate bricks
- In the center of the picture there is a mistaken drill hole that reaches all the way to the exterior-applied rigid foam insulation system (ETICS / external thermal insulation composite system), but does not damage it (visible through the hole)
- In front of this is the vanity stud wall made of drywall panels
- The drywall stud wall will be filled with insulation wool

Now the question:
Does this drill hole, if left unfilled, create a thermal bridge or is it unproblematic since the external insulation system is still intact?
- Would the airtightness then be compromised?
Thanks to everyone! 😉
T
toxicmolotof
19 Jun 2016 08:56
ypg schrieb:
That is why the blower door test is conducted before the walls are covered.

Then you would also be able to see if it has been plastered.