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Forged in Fire: How Claddings and Codes Will Shape Post-Wildfire Rebuilding in California

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Devastating 2025 Los Angeles County Fires, Fueled By Strong Santa Ana Winds, Have Reignited the Conversation Around Fire-Resistant Construction, Emphasizing The Importance Of Stucco, EIFS and Mineral Wool Claddings in Enhancing Structural Resilience Against Wildfires.

Cover the Hole in Your Soul

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Preserving the past to use for the future.

Strip Away Your Perception of EIFS

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

EIFS offers reduced energy that can help the Earth’s environment.

Lath—The Path to Success

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 23:00:00 -0500

A breakdown of the functions of stucco’s two main properties: lath and plaster.

A Beautifully Variegated Outpouring

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

What does it take to have a stucco system that lasts the length of time? Consider the science.

A Healthy Attachment

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Keeping stucco and EIFS secured to surfaces.

Adobe and Stucco … and EIFS? Oh My!

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:00:21 -0500

The best way to install foam insulation to avoid cracking.

EIFS: Foam Here to Eternity

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

In new construction, EIFS is a stand-alone insulator and cladding, a one-two punch beating out the other competitors in the energy savings category.

Building GFRC

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0400

Each magnificent building’s ornate design is hand-hewn with an artisan’s precision and placed by skilled stone masons. From the distant past to our current modern era, the practice of building with stone continues, each structure reflective of the decade’s architecture.

Three R’s and a Small Bite

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

It’s No Secret That Global Temperature Has Been Increasing And Increasing, And Eifs And Stucco Claddings Are Inherent To Solving This Problem.

Continuous Insulation Cladding

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Paperback Lath

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

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.”

Albert Carrillo: Breaking Down the Misconceptions of Lath

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Take the Stucco Off: Exterior Stucco and EIFS Claddings

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

You may recall the sensationalized attack on the EIFS claddings back around 2005 where it was a top news story.

Supercharged EIFS

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0400

In 1969, a brick salesman brought a high performance exterior cladding to America.

The Benefits of Using Stucco

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Acrylic Finish Over Stucco

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

The evolution of using an acrylic finish system took some time but now it’s here to stay.

One Coat and Three Coat Stucco

Sat, 01 Jul 2017 08:00:00 -0400

The plastering industry of the past had a knowledgeable and highly skilled plastering workforce.

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

Sat, 01 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400

An explanation of a few "whys" of EIFS installation.

Water Testing Stucco Over Foam

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500

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

Can’t Stand the Heat? Use EIFS

Thu, 01 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400

When figuring out the right system for buildings in hot climates, there is one solution to help with energy cost savings.

Exploring the Beauty of Stucco and EIFS

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400

A breakdown of what it means to complete a beautiful job when working with EIFS and stucco cement.

The Continuation of Continuous Insulation

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400

With code requirements constantly changing, finding the right stucco assemblies to do the job can be difficult.

EIFS, the True Continuous Insulation (CI)

Thu, 04 Feb 2016 12:50:00 -0500

It's all the rage in stucco and EIFS claddings and to our readers we know it as continuous insulation.

Lots of Lath

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500

A look at the various forms of lath used on exterior walls and ceilings.

Inspecting EIFS

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400

The EIFS industry is being independently regulated by these specialists.

How to Treat Efflorescence

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400

What efflorescence really is and how to treat it.

Pop-Outs in Stucco

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500

Tips on creating pop-outs over stucco.

To Be EIFS or Not to Be

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500

If one allows stucco, wood or cement board to be applied over foam, why not eifs?

The Manufactured Stone Industry

Sat, 01 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0400

The emergence of manufactured stone has provided plasterers with a viable (and good looking) niche market.