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Albert Carrillo

Albert Carrillo

Albert Carrillo is the CEO for the Western Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association.  He can be reached at albert@wwcca.org.

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stucco stop

EIFS: Foam Here to Eternity

IT’S TIME TO REDUCE, REUSE, AND RECYCLE EIFS INTO THE RE-CLAD MARKET.
Wc0420 clmn stucco stop p3 author albert carrillo
Albert Carrillo
November 22, 2021
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In new construction, EIFS is a stand-alone insulator and cladding, a one-two punch beating out the other competitors in the energy savings category.


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Building GFRC

GFRC BUILDINGS ARE THE MASS STONE STRUCTURES OF THE PAST, FREE-FLOWING AND NON-LINEAR STRUCTURES OF THE FUTURE AND THE WHIMSY AND FOLLY OF OUR FUN-FILLED FANTASY BUILDINGS.
Wc0420 clmn stucco stop p3 author albert carrillo
Albert Carrillo
March 29, 2021
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Each magnificent building’s ornate design is hand-hewn with an artisan’s precision and placed by skilled stone masons. From the distant past to our current modern era, the practice of building with stone continues, each structure reflective of the decade’s architecture.


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Three R’s and a Small Bite

It’s no secret that global temperature has been increasing and increasing, and EIFS and stucco claddings are inherent to solving this problem.
Wc0420 clmn stucco stop p3 author albert carrillo
Albert Carrillo
February 10, 2021
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It’s No Secret That Global Temperature Has Been Increasing And Increasing, And Eifs And Stucco Claddings Are Inherent To Solving This Problem. 


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CI Cladding

K.I.S.S. Your Other CI Cladding Too

When It Comes To A Cladding, You Want One That Weathers Well, Is Impact Resistant, Easy To Apply, And All In All: Simple. When It Comes To A CI Exterior Cladding, Choose EIFS.
Wc0420 clmn stucco stop p3 author albert carrillo
Albert Carrillo
July 10, 2020
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It’s as old as the Pyramids. An ancient building technique that in its basic form, contains very few ingredients. 


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EIFS Building

Continuous Insulation Cladding

It Should be Pondered That EIFS is not the Natural “Go-To” Preference to Meet the New Code Requirements, as a Continuous Insulation Exterior Cladding.
Wc0420 clmn stucco stop p3 author albert carrillo
Albert Carrillo
April 8, 2020
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In a previous article it was inferred that not selecting EIFS as the obvious choice was possibly due to its simplicity; it’s just four basic components. 


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Metal lath

Paperback Lath

Paperback Lath Products Are a Great Time Saver and Have Performed Very Successfully.
Wc0420 clmn stucco stop p3 author albert carrillo
Albert Carrillo
March 9, 2020
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There never seems to be a shortage of interesting situations in the stucco and EIFS world. With my passion for these industries and my ever-open eyes and ears-to-the-ground alertness, I find myself engaged in some very intriguing conversations usually related to a “situation.” 


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Exterior Stucco

Take the Stucco Off: Exterior Stucco and EIFS Claddings

The problem with the “take it all off” mentality.
Wc0420 clmn stucco stop p3 author albert carrillo
Albert Carrillo
February 1, 2019
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You may recall the sensationalized attack on the EIFS claddings back around 2005 where it was a top news story.
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stucco

The Benefits of Using Stucco

The Stucco Status Quo
Wc0420 clmn stucco stop p3 author albert carrillo
Albert Carrillo
April 3, 2018
One Comment
In my storied career, I have seen building cladding fads come and go: glass, metal, wood, brick, all gaining momentum but eventually, the tide turned back to stucco and EIFS.
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acrylic finish on stucco

Acrylic Finish Over Stucco

Wc0420 clmn stucco stop p3 author albert carrillo
Albert Carrillo
September 1, 2017
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The evolution of using an acrylic finish system took some time but now it’s here to stay.
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stucco

Stucco Stop

Wc0420 clmn stucco stop p3 author albert carrillo
Albert Carrillo
January 9, 2013
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 Throughout the life of any stucco or EIFS clad building, invariably some damage will occur to the cladding.  


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