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Fiber reinforced cement basecoat consists of an 80 pound (lb.) bag of concentrated cement mixed with 200-240 lbs. of washed sand certified to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard C897 or C144, and potable water.

A large athletic club in New York contacted Thomas Stone of MS Platinum Construction about a noise problem at their paddleball courts in late fall 2015.

Wall panels can affect the performance of stucco and EIFS.

Historic restoration experts Western Specialty Contractors, Springfield branch, recently completed a two-month project to repair the limestone base of landmark Illinois National Bank in Springfield, Ill.

Construction practices over the past decade bring gypsum sheathing to the forefront.

The foundations of a good trade education is an understanding of the plaster industry’s vocabulary.

The evolution of EIFS—from full-scale fire tests to mechanical fasteners.

The history and tradition of steel framing varies between regions.

Trends that are changing how contractors work, interact with cold formed steel framing.

A manufacturer provides framing for the new American Airlines Arena NRG Solar Canopy in Miami, Fla.