In the last two parts of this on-going series all about sheathing, we've been discussing gypsum-based sheathing products. In part four, we discussed the two basic types of surface reinforced gypsum sheathing: paper-faced and glass-mat faced. We also discussed the newest entry into the gypsum-based sheathing category: gypsum/cellulose.
One of my former students called to ask if I wanted to look at a job that was more extensive than she could handle. The next day, the designer called with the address and some information about the job. When he said it was the former home of the Pennsylvania state capitol architect Joseph Huston, this immediately caught my attention.
The power of a strong brand draws people. It allows people to trust you much more quickly than a weak or nonexistent brand. Unfortunately, a lot of companies have weak brands.
Everyone would agree "word of mouth is the best form of advertising." It's free, effective and substantive. A referral leaves you with a good feeling, because you know it's the result of a job well done for some satisfied customer.
The City of East Grand Rapids, Mich., was faced with a predicament in 2004. City Hall and the East Grand Rapids Public Library, built adjacent to each other more than 40 years ago, were no longer sufficient to accommodate the needs of the community.
My first visit to New Orleans was in February 1990. I was a new labor trustee on a pension and health and welfare plan, and I was there to attend training classes at the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Conference. I was so jazzed, pun fully intended, about experiencing the town for the first time. As someone who likes to eat, listen to music and generally just have a good time can attest, she did not disappoint. From the sights and sounds of Bourbon Street, to the chickaree laced coffee and beignets at Café du Monde, it certainly lived up to its hype.
Over the years, I've had a number of companies as clients that make and install signs. Most of the signs are used for commercial applications (stores and hotels) and they are usually made of metal and plastic but occasionally they'll even make one out of EIFS. Either way, they sometimes ask me how to attach their signs to EIFS walls. If you've ever purchased a custom sign, they are not cheap, so it's not a dumb question. Here are some guidelines on how to deal with signs. These notes relate to design considerations, as well as installation issues.
This month, we'll continue this on-going series all about sheathing with an in-depth look at USG's gypsum/cellulose sheathing product: Fiberock Aqua-Tough Sheathing; the first gypsum/cellulose sheathing product.
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