Tips on creating pop-outs over stucco.

What efflorescence really is and how to treat it.

A look at the various forms of lath used on exterior walls and ceilings.

It's all the rage in stucco and EIFS claddings and to our readers we know it as continuous insulation.

With code requirements constantly changing, finding the right stucco assemblies to do the job can be difficult.

A breakdown of what it means to complete a beautiful job when working with EIFS and stucco cement.

With continuous insulation requirements, some matters have taken a while to be addressed. Here, the author addresses the TSIB's take on one.

An explanation of a few "whys" of EIFS installation.

The plastering industry of the past had a knowledgeable and highly skilled plastering workforce.

The evolution of using an acrylic finish system took some time but now it’s here to stay.

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.

You may recall the sensationalized attack on the EIFS claddings back around 2005 where it was a top news story.

It was a year or so ago when my article intimated to a result, to a given test, to a controversial subject, to confirm what us plasterers have known for years. When it comes to control joints in relation to cracking in stucco, let me boldly state: Lath cut or continuous performs the same.

In a previous article it was inferred that not selecting EIFS as the obvious choice was possibly due to its simplicity; it’s just four basic components. 

In new construction, EIFS is a stand-alone insulator and cladding, a one-two punch beating out the other competitors in the energy savings category.

What does it take to have a stucco system that lasts the length of time? Consider the science.

A breakdown of the functions of stucco’s two main properties: lath and plaster.

EIFS offers reduced energy that can help the Earth’s environment.

Preserving the past to use for the future.

Research by the Directory of Social Change analyses governance reviews carried out by more than 1,100 users of its app

The agreement will be drawn up over the coming months; voluntary sector leaders say it is a 'foundational moment'

Are we willing to reject the broken ‘as is’ and push towards a more radical new way of learning and working together?

Charities need stability and clarity from next week’s announcement – more ambitious interventions can wait

Young Enterprise Scotland, which has 31 staff, accuses the Scottish government of failing to follow through on funding assurances

It is being hailed as a ‘once in a generation opportunity’ to make the sector’s voice heard but what might the new agreement between the sector and the government include? Andy Ricketts reports

A working party of Charity Law Association members said the government plans risked ‘eroding a long-established principle that all charities have equal status under the law’.

The Care Quality Commission said addressing inequalities demanded better relationships between local authorities and the voluntary sector

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, also announced an increase in employers’ National Insurance contributions and a huge rise in health spending

The charity leaders body Acevo warns that charities could be forced to cut staff

The new initiative was announced by the government in the Budget today

Proposals include plans to introduce tax relief sanctions for persistent non-compliance with filing obligations and reform of the donor benefit rules, documents show

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her first Budget speech to the House of Commons. Lucinda Rouse rounds up the key aspects for the voluntary sector

The proposed measure presents a ‘real chance’ for meaningful partnership but will require commitment to collaboration, Baroness Delyth Morgan tells the House of Lords

A series of webinars will confront the root causes of the racist riots that took place over the summer

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations says Stuart Andrew has a ‘deep understanding’ of the voluntary sector

The grantmaker announces three partnership programmes as part of the funding new package

In this video, W&C contributor Trent Cotney discusses ways to reach potential and existing customers.

Knight Wall Systems announced Jan. 25 that it has partnered with design software development company RIB to create a new specification section for cladding support systems within RIB’s SpecLink building specification platform.

In this video, W&C Editor John Wyatt speaks with Bruce Honore III of Precision Development.

On July 16, Deputy EPA Administrator Janet McCabe announced the EPA’s grant selections for a $160 million grant program that supports efforts to report and reduce climate pollution from the manufacturing of construction materials and products.

On July 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Portland Cement Association, which represents America’s cement manufacturers, will receive more than $2.4 million to lead a project that will improve both the quantity and quality of industry Environmental Product Declarations.

CI stucco could affect methods used in future building codes.

The Portland Cement Association, representing America’s cement manufacturers, demonstrated the cement industry’s commitment to carbon neutrality to key executive branch decision-makers at the White House’s Concrete Innovation Summit – as well as outlined what steps must be taken to further reduce cement sector emissions.

Being a subcontractor is harder than you think.

In this video, W&C contributor Mike Griffin, of Demand Products, speaks with John Wyatt about this year’s TLPCA Annual Convention & Trade Show.

EIMA announced the launch of its newly redesigned website. The modern, user-friendly platform is set to become the go-to resource for the Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems industry, providing an extensive array of technical resources, advocacy tools, educational materials and a gallery showcasing exemplary EIFS projects.

Houston’s Thompson Intermediate School features a modern, high-performance interior with stone wool ceilings.

A construction company was recently fined $4,583.98 for having unsafe scaffolding and giving false information to an inspector while working on a home in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Tri-City News reported.

EIMA is calling for entries for the prestigious 2024 EIFS Excellence Awards. Formerly known as the EIFS Hero Awards, this esteemed program shines a spotlight on the remarkable EIFS industry projects across a variety of building categories.