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EIFS Hero Awards: Tips for a Successful Entry

Submissions due Nov. 30
November 9, 2023
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The deadline for submitting your EIFS project into the EIFS Hero Awards competition is just around the corner. With each passing year, the popular industry program evolves, the competition gets stronger and the jury more discerning.


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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
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.
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