This is the first of a two-part series about common EIFS questions. My Web site www.eifs.com generates a lot of e-mail and phone inquiries. Usually they are basic questions from people looking to learn more about EIFS. Over the last 30 years of working with EIFS I’ve seen or heard of almost anything that can be done with EIFS.
What is a feel good law? A law passed by our government that has great intentions, but does little to nothing in reality, except make the politicians and a few special interest groups feel good about themselves. The ban on smoking in bars is a good example. Do they really help the public? But they sure make the anti-smoking crusaders and some lawmakers feel good about themselves, and I am not a smoker.
What is the most important thing to an architect? A plum commission? Peer recognition? Design awards? Fellow status from the AIA? All of these are certainly revered and desired, but the thing that most architects value above all is professional registration.
Amazing, isn’t it, that 41 years after being honorably discharged from the service, this veteran can still recite his military serial number instantly. I’m pretty sure I could still field strip an M-14 rifle, as well. (OK, I might poke myself in the eye trying to present arms, but close order drill was never my favorite thing.)
Q: We are installing fire extinguisher cabinets in a rated smoke partition wall. Do we need special seals or other measures to keep in compliance with the smoke rating?
The Gypsum Association has been providing information to the construction industry since before it was officially an association. Prior to the formal establishment of the Association, several gypsum manufacturers had supported an informal Chicago-based organization known as the Gypsum Industries. The Gypsum Industries developed standards through third-party organizations and supported a research associate at the National Bureau of Standards.
“Blackmail” is not a popular or widely used word in this day and age. To be politically correct, the word “coerced” is much more effective in describing a situation where one person forces another person to do something they would not normally do. The dictionary defines coerced as: to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, esp. without regard for individual desire or volition: They coerced him into signing the document.
Several years ago, I authored a training manual titled “Essentials of Profitable Wholesale-Distribution” for the American Supply Association and National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors. While doing research for the book I came across some information that startled me.
A spate of news articles have been popping up about large, commercial buildings being designed and constructed that will allegedly produce more energy than they consume.
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