Stucco is a very versatile material that can be applied to just about any structure, with just about any sheathing, and can accommodate flat or curved surfaces either externally or internally.

Plastic Components' UV-rated Ultra Casing Bead saves time and ensures proper sealing. A built-in MOISTURE SEAL keeps moisture out – and delivers consistent spacing around window/door frames in stucco and stone veneer projects. Inspections go easier too.

Based on experience, I had come to believe that institutions of higher learning were more independent. But over time I found out that many of these reports were skewed.

In the past, when French lace textures or heavy grit sand finishes were popular, preparing the brown coat was a matter of rodding a wall, knocking off the clinkers and curing the heck out of the plaster.

The annual meeting is always a great place to network, make new contacts, and to learn about the most current issues affecting the Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems industry.

EIFS industry expert Buck Buchanan, who has a great insider’s perspective on the industry, has published his new book, “Behind the Walls.” 

The project included 164,000 square feet of exterior stucco application and made installation for the project faster and more efficient.

Construction executives have cooled their expectations about the foreseeable future of construction.

As we move into 2022, the building industry is in an interesting place.

Every day, people live and work in buildings solidified by concrete foundations without recognizing the potential that material has in not only creating a more sustainable industry, but a more sustainable world.