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Builder's Guide to Stucco, Lath & Plaster

AEC Store's Bestselling Stucco Book

Covers every aspect of stucco design, construction and repair:

-Plaster base (structure, water-resistant barrier and lath) and flashing

-Mixing and application basics

-Plaster finishes and textures, and how to achieve them Decorative plaster work: implants, molds, etc. -Structural, thermal, water-resistant and acoustic properties of cement plaster

-Scaffolding and safety -Cost estimating -Typical causes of plaster failure, and remedies

-Repair and maintenance of stucco

COMPANION CD-ROM INCLUDED

The included CD-ROM brings you the complete book in Adobe PDF format, for job-site reference and quick word searching. Retail Price: $49.95

W&C Blog

Five Reasons to Give Thanks
With 2009 ticking down, it would be so easy to reflect on the hardships our country has endured this year.

by Tim Fausch Comments (0)

Trowel Talk: Talking About a Revolution
Wow. There were 28,000-plus attendees from 75 different countries that attended GreenBuild Expo 2009 in Phoenix!

by William E. Rogers ACP Comments (2)

Marriott Bets $3 Billion on Indy Development
One of the benefits of my job is the ability to view construction projects in progress throughout the country. During a recent trip to Indianapolis, I took a few minutes to take in Marriott Place, a stunning downtown development slated for completion in February 2011.

by Tim Fausch Comments (0)

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2009 Tool & Equipment Guide
Welcome to Walls & Ceilings’ Third Annual Tool & Equipment Guide, a showcase of product availability from companies catering to contractors in North America. Presenting new and existing product lines, the following showcase displays a collective assortment of the tools of the trade within all realms of the walls and ceilings community.

Plaster & Masonry is like Love & Marriage
Plaster and masonry are simply made for each other and belong together. This love story between stucco and masonry is not new and did not start in North America. Like Romeo and Juliet, these materials are well suited for each other. The intimate bond between the two started before any piece of paper or code was needed to sanctify their union.

by Mark Fowler

2009-2010 Industry Blue Book

Expanded online listings for products, manufacturers, industry associations, trade names, dealers/distributors and much more.

2009 Media Kit

New Integrated Media packages for 2009!

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Straight Green: Green Trends in Glazed Framing Systems

Glazed framing systems have undergone tremendous improvements over the metal framed, single-paned energy pigs of yesteryear. The introduction of dual glazed insulating units, low-emissivity coatings, and thermally improved framing systems have resulted in huge energy-saving performance. A single glazed, non-thermally-broken aluminum framing system has a U-value of around 1.0.

Industry Voices: Survive & Thrive

Everyone involved in the design and construction business is currently feeling the effects of the economy. Some projects that were started before the downturn occurred are now slowing, and others have been put on hold indefinitely. Owners and developers who have managed to hold on to their financing for projects are finding an abundance of qualified firms willing to slash their fees in order to secure a project. This makes for a very chaotic time in our marketplace. However, the one niche that has seemed to remain somewhat stable is green design and construction.

by Thomas Taylor

The Finish Line: The Many Facets of Inspecting EIFS

Sometimes, a project’s specifications require inspection of the EIFS. This type of inspection is a matter of a private contract—part of the business agreement to do the work. Other times, inspection is required by statute, as in cases where the building codes require inspection. Most EIFS jobs are not formally inspected: EIFS has not been relegated to the must-be-inspected world of critical construction, such as structural welds or elevators.

by Robert Thomas

Industry News

NWCB AND ASSOCIATIONS RELEASE STUDY; NEW DATES FOR 2010 SHOW
Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau, in cooperation with several other wall and ceiling industry associations in the West, has published a study focusing on the impacts on labor productivity on steel framing and the installation and finishing of gypsum wallboard.

IPAF AND ASC OPPOSE PROPOSED SAFE USE GUIDELINE STANDARDS
Recently, The American Society of Safety Engineers and American National Standards Institute A10 committee have drafted proposed new standards that cover the purchase, rental, lease, maintenance, use and training in use of aerial platforms used for lifting personnel in construction.

ACI FORMS NEW COMMITTEE ON BIM
The American Concrete Institute announced the formation of a new technical committee on Building Information Modeling of Concrete Structures.

2009 November Issue

•	2009 Tool & Equipment Guide

•	Plaster & Masonry is like Love & Marriage

•	Stone Facing Vertical Surfaces

•	All Things Gypsum: Chinese Drywall

•	Industry Voices: Survive & Thrive

•	Straight Green: Green Trends in Glazed Framing Systems

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Custom wood veneer panels

Flexible metal ceilings

Linear ceiling planks

Sound absorption ceiling system

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