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Robert Thomas

Robert Thomas

Robert Thomas is a nationally recognized EIFS consultant, based in Jacksonville, Fla. He was the manager of technical services for a major EIFS producer, is the author of several books about EIFS and chairs the ASTM committee on EIFS.
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The Finish Line: Who is Responsible?

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Robert Thomas
July 26, 2012
EIFS manufacturers go a long way in developing their EIFS products.
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EIFS in the South

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Robert Thomas
July 1, 2012
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 I moved to Florida a few years ago. Construction is different down here. 


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The Finish Line: Why is EPS Used in EIFS

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Robert Thomas
February 6, 2012
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EPS insulation is by far the most popular type of insulation for EIFS in North America-and worldwide. Why is that?
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The Finish Line: Requirements for EIFS

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Robert Thomas
January 10, 2012
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In the early days of EIFS in North America, EIFS was considered to be a specialty product.
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The Finish Line: Know Your EIFS

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Robert Thomas
December 1, 2011
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When EIFS was first introduced to the North American market, there were a lot of questions about its strength.
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The Finish Line: Right Solutions for the Right Problems

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Robert Thomas
October 24, 2011
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EIFS is like any other building material in the sense that it is well-suited for some uses and not for others. This column is a compilation of my thoughts about where EIFS works well and where it does not, including some unusual specialty uses.
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The Finish Line: Building Walls in the Land Down Under

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Robert Thomas
September 27, 2011
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Every American I know wants to visit Australia. It’s sometimes called “The Land of Milk and Honey” and it is. Next to Canada, Australia is more like the U.S. than any other country I can think of.
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The Finish Line: EIFS Inspection

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Robert Thomas
September 6, 2011
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No doubt you are aware that the quality of EIFS is very dependent on the contractor. One way to ensure quality is to monitor the process of installing the EIFS as it is being installed.
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The Finish Line: A (Faux) Monument for the Ages

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Robert Thomas
August 24, 2011
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Everyone’s heard of Stonehenge in England-the weird stone blocks in the middle of a field. But who has heard of Foamhenge in Virginia? It is a full size replica of the real Stonehenge made of EIFS. Who could dream up a cooler name?
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The Finish Line: The Origin of EIFS

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Robert Thomas
August 9, 2011
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The benefits of putting insulation on the outside of exterior walls have been known for centuries-simply, it holds the heat inside the building.
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