ᐅ Thermal Insulation – Which Drill Bits and Wall Plugs?

Hello,

It’s not time yet, but I’m already wondering how I will attach things to the EIFS later on.

Construction: 17.5 cm (7 inches) sand-lime brick wall + 18 cm (7 inches) EIFS.

I understand that heavy items should be fixed to the masonry behind the EIFS (for example, the canopy, which is planned accordingly). However, lighter items like the mailbox, house number, or exterior lights should, from what I’ve read, be attached directly to the EIFS. What kind of drill bits should I use for this? Are there special ones, or is a wood drill bit sufficient?

Regards,
StarAce

You don’t need a drill at all. There are spiral-shaped thermal anchors available in various sizes that can be easily screwed into the EIFS (external insulation and finish system) using a cordless screwdriver and the appropriate bit, usually Torx, without pre-drilling.
You can find these at any hardware store.

Now that's impressive! Thank you!

I have now taken a look at the insulation anchors from Fischer. It is recommended to "seal the anchor edge after the pre-assembly installation." How is this sealing usually done?