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EIFS Building

Continuous Insulation Cladding

It Should be Pondered That EIFS is not the Natural “Go-To” Preference to Meet the New Code Requirements, as a Continuous Insulation Exterior Cladding.
Albert Carrillo
Albert Carrillo
April 8, 2020
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In a previous article it was inferred that not selecting EIFS as the obvious choice was possibly due to its simplicity; it’s just four basic components. 


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Metal lath

Paperback Lath

Paperback Lath Products Are a Great Time Saver and Have Performed Very Successfully.
Albert Carrillo
Albert Carrillo
March 9, 2020
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There never seems to be a shortage of interesting situations in the stucco and EIFS world. With my passion for these industries and my ever-open eyes and ears-to-the-ground alertness, I find myself engaged in some very intriguing conversations usually related to a “situation.” 


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Control joints used as an architectural feature
Stucco Stop

Albert Carrillo: Breaking Down the Misconceptions of Lath

To cut or not to cut … The Lath
August 2, 2019
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It was a year or so ago when my article intimated to a result, to a given test, to a controversial subject, to confirm what us plasterers have known for years. When it comes to control joints in relation to cracking in stucco, let me boldly state: Lath cut or continuous performs the same.


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Exterior Stucco

Take the Stucco Off: Exterior Stucco and EIFS Claddings

The problem with the “take it all off” mentality.
Albert Carrillo
Albert Carrillo
February 1, 2019
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You may recall the sensationalized attack on the EIFS claddings back around 2005 where it was a top news story.
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Supercharged EIFS

Supercharged EIFS

A dissection into the seemingly unknown PE EIFS system.
November 1, 2018
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In 1969, a brick salesman brought a high performance exterior cladding to America.
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stucco

The Benefits of Using Stucco

The Stucco Status Quo
Albert Carrillo
Albert Carrillo
April 3, 2018
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In my storied career, I have seen building cladding fads come and go: glass, metal, wood, brick, all gaining momentum but eventually, the tide turned back to stucco and EIFS.
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acrylic finish on stucco

Acrylic Finish Over Stucco

Albert Carrillo
Albert Carrillo
September 1, 2017
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The evolution of using an acrylic finish system took some time but now it’s here to stay.
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one coat three coat stucco

One Coat and Three Coat Stucco

July 1, 2017
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The plastering industry of the past had a knowledgeable and highly skilled plastering workforce.
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EIFS

Because We’ve Always Done It That Way: EIFS Installation Questions

April 1, 2017
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An explanation of a few "whys" of EIFS installation.
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stucco testing

Water Testing Stucco Over Foam

March 1, 2017
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With continuous insulation requirements, some matters have taken a while to be addressed. Here, the author addresses the TSIB's take on one.
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