From the moment an architect’s pen hits the sketch pad for any construction project, a complex equation begins to take shape to balance performance and aesthetics, pragmatism, and artistry.
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.”
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A SPEEDY CONSTRUCTION PROCESS, QUALITY CONTROL, DESIGN FLEXIBILITY AND A COST-EFFICIENT OPTION, PANELIZED EIFS MAY BE THE RIGHT CALL FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT.
Prefabrication is undoubtedly changing the way construction professionals specify and build. While some GC’s and design professionals fear the process is complex, costly, and/or time-consuming, even more are enjoying its benefits, especially in terms of panelized EIFS façades.