Pre-blended Stucco

QUIKRETE Cos.

With a 27 percent share of the market, residential homebuilders have made stucco the cladding material of choice. Recognized for its durability, fire-resistance, energy efficiency, and more, the value of stucco is maximized by using a preblended mix instead of relying on the increasingly outdated technique of field blending. The company’s pre-blended stucco is easier to use, reduces labor cost, and minimizes waste. At the same time, consistency is improved making application easier. With more than 100 plants, the company is your local supplier of 80- and 3,000-pound bulk bags of pre-blended stucco.

Lath Attachment for Stucco/EIFS

Trufast

Lath attachment for stucco and adhered stone veneer, along with mechanically attached EIFS requires many fasteners, and many fasteners create many holes through the air & water resistive barrier. Whether penetrating through building wrap, fluid applied, or self-adhered WRB, ordinary fasteners like nails, staples, or screws are incapable of maintaining a seal where it matters most. TubeSeal fasteners available pre-assembled with Grip-Plate lath washers or Plasti-Grip PBLP2 EIFS washers help seal the screw penetration of the WRB located behind continuous insulation. Available pre-assembled for steel or wood studs with insulation assemblies ranging 1 to 4 inch thickness, and applicable for all common types of insulation including  mineral wool, XPS, EPS or polyiso. For more information, visit trufastwalls.com/self-sealing-fasteners.

Fireblocking Solution for CI System

Sto Corp.

The company has engineered a patent-pending fireblocking solution to meet new rigorous requirements for combustible exterior wall assemblies. For use with StoTherm ci GPS/EPS, StoPowerwall ci and StoVentec Rainscreen systems, this fireblocking solution incorporates the use of a new product, Sto Lamella. Sto Lamellas are a non-combustible mineral wool product spanning 48 inches long and 4 inches tall, coming in various thicknesses to accommodate R-value requirements. Sto Lamellas seamless integration provides a complete fireblocking solution for a wide range of applications. For more information, visit stocorp.com/sto-fireblocking.

Mineral Wool System for EIFS

Tremco/Dryvit

The company has launched the Dryvit Outsulation Mineral Wool System. The system offers the same great benefits as the Outsulation Plus MD System but also adds the following features and benefits:

• ROCKWOOL Frontrock Mineral Wool Board is available in 2½ and 1½ inch thickness;
• R-value of 4.0 per inch; 
• New York City Department of Building Code Compliant, and;
• ASTM E136, CAN/ULC S114, NFPA 285 and NFPA 268 Compliant.

This system meets the codes and requirements for application within the U.S. and specifically those required by large metropolitan areas. For further information and downloadable system documents, visit dryvit.com/systems/continuous-insulation-us/outsulation-mineral-wool-system.

Modified Carvable Mortar

Parex USA

The company’s Carvable Mortar is a polymer-modified carvable architectural mortar used for creating relief structures or wall dressing. It is the perfect product for art  restoration, hotels, theme parks or any construction that requires light sculpted shapes.

The product can be applied over lath, rocks, CMU/brick, interior plaster, drywall/gypsum sheathing, EPS or stucco basecoats. It’s easy to carve thanks to its extended open time and its versatility allows you to create new shapes or repair natural, damaged stones. The looks are limitless, as the mortar can be painted over or have a textured acrylic finished applied to it. For more information, visit parexusa.com.