Albert Carrillo is the Arizona manager for the Western Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association and Technical Services Information Bureau. He can be reached at (480) 829-9133.

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

June 2, 2020

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.

Exploring the Beauty of Stucco and EIFS

Albert Carrillo

July 4, 2016

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

EIFS, the True Continuous Insulation (CI)

Taking steps along the eco-pathway of improving EIFS to reduce our footprint.

Albert Carrillo

February 23, 2016

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

Lots of Lath

Albert Carrillo

December 1, 2015

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

The Evolving Landscape of Commercial Energy Efficiency

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 PDH, LA CES/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

This course equips owners, architects, engineers, and construction professionals with the knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of commercial energy efficiency codes and their critical role in sustainable and energy-efficient building design. We will delve into the most recent and upcoming energy codes and standards, with a focus on ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC, and explore their implications for building enclosure design and performance

Next Level Cladding with Resin Cast Shapes

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

This course examines wood and brick resin cast shapes' and demonstrates their sustainability and performance qualities. They are durable, lightweight, and easy to install. Case studies of noteworthy projects illustrate the superior form and function of this next-level cladding alternative.

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Continuous Insulation Cladding

Exploring the Beauty of Stucco and EIFS

EIFS, the True Continuous Insulation (CI)

Lots of Lath

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