As demand for exterior insulation wall systems continue, it is important to recognize the popularity of this cladding is aided not only by a myriad of aesthetic options, but also by the 'guts' of the system.

How code changes address some major contributors to costly building damage caused by storm and how technology is playing catch up.

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.

Savvy builders know when formulating the true value of a building product, one must consider a combination of the purchase price, the installation cost and the possible long-term operational savings that the product provides to the owner during its lifecycle.

Wide, open interior spaces are appealing on so many levels — functionality, style, a place for collaboration.

Portable pumps give stucco and EIFS contractors new flexibility.

Thirty-five percent lighter stucco increases jobsite productivity and profitability compared to “heavy” competition.

KHS&S has laid its footprint from east to west. Its Southeast branch talks about how business is for the company in the Sunshine State.

Cladding system solves a museum design challenge.

The historical mudslinging between proponents of traditional stucco clad walls and modern EIFS continues as both sides compete to be spec’d in projects small and large.