A new ASTM standard for exterior plaster accessories has been developed. One astm c11 committee member discusses what’s changed.

The idea of a drainage plane for the construction of wall assemblies has been used for years in masonry cavity wall/veneer construction.

The September Product Focus features EIFS and stucco products from QUIKRETE, Flannery Inc., and more.

Welcome to Walls & Ceilings' annual round-up of the leading contractors in the country. This compilation brings together the industry’s most progressive and resourceful companies.

A manufacturer helps work a Newark affordable housing development. With an EIF system, developers are able to successfully renovate a residential area.

EIFS offers an option packed building model that first gained its appeal in Atlanta, and is now used in major cities all across the country. 

To protect cement stucco, the industry should recognize that we are a specialty trade and not just a run-of-the-mill contractor.

A holistic approach to weather-resistant barriers.

Recently, the green building sector has outpaced overall construction growth in the U.S., generating $167.4 billion in GDP—and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon.

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.