The article, "Integrity Rules," by Robert Thomas in the February 2004 issue of Walls & Ceilings garnered much attention. According to Thomas, his article, about the Exterior Design Institute's EIFS
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I get a lot of consulting inquiries about moisture aspects of EIFS. They fall into two basic categories: bulk liquid water leaks and the presence of water somehow related to
Boom trucks, forklifts and cranes have greatly improved our ability to stock material into buildings. These wonderful machines strain their guts out doing what we need done and can be
In part two, we examined the United States Green Building Council's LEED green building rating system's application and operation. In part one, we discussed the history and genesis of the
Paper-faced gypsum sheathing is a gypsum board that is used as a substrate for exterior claddings. It has a noncombustible core, composed essentially of gypsum and is faced with water-repellant
I recently noticed that the most popular free download of EIFS information on my Web site was the Frequently Asked Questions for Homeowners. I had added the list of homeowners
In part one, I discussed the history and genesis of the United States Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design "green" building rating program. This month's column will
Thanks to the www.wconline.com bulletin board, subcontractors can ask questions and get the answers and opinions of other subcontractors throughout the United States. Steve from New Jersey and several other