Designers want their dreams and buildings to look pretty, owners don’t want leaks and contractors want to do what they know works. 

XPS and polyiso can address moisture concerns within exterior walls—especially in cold or wet climates. 

 Throughout the life of any stucco or EIFS clad building, invariably some damage will occur to the cladding.  

 Probably one of the most extensively tested exterior claddings is Exterior Insulation and Finish System or EIFS. (An acronym pronounced “eefs,” please don’t call it EFUS.)  

Dale Hayes Masonry Inc., a large plastering contractor in Hudson, Fla., has really amped up its profile as the go-to Tampa-area subcontractor. 

 Walls & Ceilings Architect’snext Webinar will be held on May 31.