After two decades of application in China, External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) posed a series of threats to building reliability, including fire risks from organic insulation materials, delamination risks caused by thermal stress, cracking from differential material behavior, and water seepage at vulnerable junctions. Consequently, some regions in China have even limited the use of ETICS due to these safety concerns. Thus, strict quality control across material selection and construction processes has become the critical priority.

Dr. Jin highlighted the project key outcomes, "Technical Requirements for ETICS Certification." Tailored to Chinese market, the project starts with the system/materials suppliers to clarify their technical capabilities and quality assurance levels. It establishes measurable and evaluable technical requirements for critical ETICS performance indicators - such as interfacial compatibility - while introducing identification, traceability, and continuous improvement mechanisms. Through its "technology - management" approach, the project provides a certification mechanism to safeguard ETICS's sustained and reliable performance.