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Top Outstanding Exterior Plastering Contractors

Walls & Ceilings’ first benchmark of some of the country’s most regarded EIFS and Stucco contractors.

John Wyatt

October 31, 2023

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Walls & Ceilings’ first benchmark of some of the country’s most regarded EIFS and Stucco contractors.

Inspector in Name; Educator and Advocate in Practice

Why you should have a third party inspect your project’s exterior.

Rhondalyn Riley

October 12, 2023

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Why you should have a third party inspect your project’s exterior.

Why is Concrete Masonry Unit Construction Not More Common in America?

CMUs are rare in the U.S. but common in the rest of the world.

Mark Fowler

October 10, 2023

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The popularity of continuous insulation is now affecting CMU walls. Adding a layer of rigid foam over masonry and the cement plaster is NOT recommended. There is a perfect system designed for this and it is called exterior insulation finish systems. Ironically, in Europe, they are putting mineral wool into the cavity of red clay blocks so they can use adhered masonry veneer and keep the CI.

Northwest Wall & Ceiling Bureau’s Outstanding Project of the Year Award Winners

September 23, 2023

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The Northwest Wall & Ceiling Bureau announced the winners of its 2023 Outstanding Project of the Year Awards at the Wall and Ceiling Conference and Trade Show in May. The projects were divided by state, with winners from both Oregon and Washington for most categories.

EIMA Enhances EIFS Awards Program

September 21, 2023

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The EIFS Industry Members Association announced enhancements to the EIFS Hero Awards program, an awards program that recognizes and promotes excellence in the EIFS industry.

StoneCoat FUSION

September 18, 2023

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The StoneCoat FUSION system is a single panel that replaces four layers of materials used in traditional exterior wall systems, including exterior insulation, OSB sheathing, waterproof and vapor barriers, and metal lath.

2024 Outstanding Project of the Year Award Nominations

September 6, 2023

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The Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Outstanding Project of the Year Awards. Check out the project categories and award program rules below. Nominations are due by Nov. 15.

Call for Entries - EIFS Project Hero Awards

August 31, 2023

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EIMA is pleased to announce a Call for Entries for the 2023 EIFS Hero Awards. The EIFS Hero Awards program, now in its sixth year, recognizes outstanding projects in the EIFS industry in a variety of building categories.