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Best Practices for Plaster and Stucco Installation in Extreme Weather

From freezing temperatures to extreme heat, adjusting application and curing practices is critical to achieving durable results

Dale Nehls

July 14, 2026

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Proper planning, temperature monitoring and moisture management help contractors prevent defects and ensure long-term plaster and stucco performance in hot and cold conditions.

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Most Requested Products of 2025

From game-changing finishes to smarter tools and systems, these standout products captured contractors’ attention—and set the pace for the year ahead.

December 15, 2025

Innovation, performance, and real jobsite value defined 2025. In this annual roundup, Walls & Ceilings highlights the most talked-about products our readers couldn’t stop clicking, specifying, and using — solutions that helped crews work faster, finish better, and stay competitive in a demanding market.

September 2025 Product Focus: EIFS/Stucco

EIFS & Stucco: Where Design Meets Durability

September 24, 2025

Delivering energy efficiency, weather resistance, and timeless curb appeal—EIFS and stucco systems provide the perfect balance of performance and style for modern construction.

Cavity Stucco Lath Introduces Enhanced Rainscreen Installation Guidelines from MTI Dry

The product is setting a standard in exterior wall performance with its advanced rainscreen system, now accompanied by clear, installer-friendly guidelines designed to ensure maximum effectiveness and durability.

September 3, 2025

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The product is now accompanied by clear, installer-friendly guidelines designed to ensure maximum effectiveness and durability.

Level 5 to the Finish

The subcontractor makes a name for the company in Northern California.

May 21, 2025

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Level 5 Inc. makes a name for itself in Northern California.

Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings Editorial Column by Mark Fowler

Stucco Installation Standards: How ASTM Shaped the Industry

How have we gotten to an ASTM standard for stucco?

Mark Fowler

January 27, 2025

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From history to hidden agendas, explore how ASTM standards came to dominate lath and plaster—but fail to address key challenges.

Outstanding Exterior Plastering Contractors

Walls & Ceilings’ annual round-up of some of the country’s most regarded EIFS/Stucco contractors.

John Wyatt

November 7, 2024

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Walls & Ceilings’ annual round-up of some of the country’s most regarded EIFS/Stucco contractors.

A Strong Case of the Fontainebleau

A journey of transformation: creating a world-class landmark in Las Vegas.

Naomi Martin

October 3, 2024

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A journey of transformation: creating a world-class landmark in Las Vegas.

Walls & Ceilings' Leadership Award Winner Nancy Brinkerhoff

VIDEO: W&C’s Leadership Award Winner Nancy Brinkerhoff

W&C speaks with this year’s Leadership Award Winner Nancy Brinkerhoff

John Wyatt

September 17, 2024

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In this video, W&C congratulates Nancy Brinkerhoff of Ironwood Commercial Builders of Northern California on her being named this year’s Leadership Award Winner.