Walls & Ceilings speaks with Buck Buchanan, author and EIFS veteran, about his latest book “Behind the Wall: The People Who Built the EIFS Industry 1969-2019.”

Ultra Drain Mat, Plastic Component’s Drainage/Ventilation System for most exterior cladding systems, meets the IBC for water resistant barriers. Its 2-ply channel allows for moisture drainage, and accelerates drying of exterior cladding. Durable 0.25” or 0.40” thick polymer material prevents condensation, and resists moisture intrusion, corrosive chemicals, mold and mildew.

The use of an exterior stucco system has many advantages over other exterior claddings. 

Atlantic Plywood has expanded their product mix with the addition of Trespa TopLab products.

The Metal Construction Association has released three updated Environmental Product Declarations to provide key data on the manufacturing and use of metal cladding products.