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

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

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

The building envelope must face a number of damage functions: bulk and capillary water, air-born water, vapor, radiation (ultraviolet degradation), pests, and people.

Although he doesn’t particularly enjoy estimates, Frazier does say the most rewarding aspect of the job for him is, “Taking a piece of paper and turning it into a building.”

Options to renew and restore the exterior of any existing building with an EIFS coating, cladding or finish system.

Parex USA Inc., the parent company of leading building material brands; Parex, Teifs, LaHabra, El Rey, and Merkrete, announced the introduction of six new products to its façade division: Platinum Plus from LaHabra, Parex USA Metallic Coating, Parex USA WeatherFill, Parex USA WeatherBlock SP1 Spray & Roll-On and Parex USA WeatherSeal SB.

Employing a variety of new and improved enclosure designs on the market today, it’s possible (and often relatively straightforward) to meet new energy codes, sustainability standards and even increasingly strict building codes.