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Moroccan Aesthetics

A Break-down of Moroccan-Like Plaster Tailored for the U.S. Market. Walls and Ceilings Magazine, Patrick Webb 12-7-2020

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Cement Stucco: What Contractors Need to Know

Webinar by Walls and Ceilings Magazine. John Wyatt Editor for W&C/ Mark Fowler Stucco Manufacturers Association. 2020

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States Adopt New Energy-Saving Rules but COVID-19 Slows Overall Progress

Minnesota (#9), the Midwest’s leader, continues to report strong results from utility-run programs that help customers save energy. Building Enclosure 12-16-20

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Fans come first at Allianz Field

The new home of the Minnesota United soccer club wins a Silver Award in BD+C’s 2020 Building Team Awards. Building Design and Construction, Building Team Awards, David Malone, November 2020

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Overcladding Strategies for Institutional Buildings

Overcladding is one method that can be implemented to renew or upgrade the exterior façade while allowing the building to remain in full operation. Building Enclosure, Michael Chafetz and Douglas Pac, August 2020 

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Two Wrongs

Academics Don’t Always Understand That The Country Needs Skilled Labor—And That A Computer Won’t Fill That Gap. Walls and Ceilings Magazine, Mark Fowler October 2020

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Stucco Most Common Siding on New Homes

Although the most popular siding in each region varies, stucco was used the most on new builds last year. BUILDER October 2020

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Stucco Manufacturers Assoc. Online Video Training Now Available

SMA will offer online video training and certification to stucco installers. Take a glimpse at our introduction to the upcoming 7-part training modules. Stucco Manufacturers Association 9-2020

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How to Consider Costs and Benefits for High-Performance Residential Buildings

Investing in high-performance construction strategies may come at a premium as you learn the specifics of green design, but many of the costs can be recouped. NAHB Best in America Living, 8-2020

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Setting Straight the Cladding Conundrum: EIFS vs Metal Panels

Why choose EIFS over metal cladding options? Insulation, installation, drainage and durability. EIFS Industry Members Association

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Setting Straight a Cladding Conundrum: EIFS vs. Brick

From performance to overall environmental impact, EIFS continues to provide cladding qualities that competitors just can’t match. EIFS Industry members Association

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Setting Straight a Cladding Conundrum: EIFS vs. Stucco

EIFS and stucco couldn’t be more different, starting from the most basic level to the final, completed building system. EIFS Industry Members Association

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AGC: CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY RETURNING TO PRE-COVID-19 LEVELS IN SOME AREAS OF THE COUNTRY

Despite a recovery in construction activity, firms are still reporting a high rate of project cancellations and delays related to supply chain issues and labor shortages. Vincent Salandro, Builder June 2020

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Air Leakage Testing

Q: What is air leakage testing on exterior walls?? Robert Grupe, Construction Dimensions Magazine, July 2020

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Moroccan Tadelakt: History & Manufacturer

Tadelakt Is The Plaster Of Marrakech And In Recent Years Its Moroccan Aesthetic Has Fascinated The Western Design World. Patrick Webb, Walls and Ceilings Magazine June 2020

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Continuous Insulation Cladding

It should be pondered that EIFS is not the natural “Go-To” preference to meet the new code requirements, as a continuous insulation exterior cladding, Walls and Ceilings Magazine, Albert Carillo, April 2020

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2021 I-Codes: Stucco WRB Enhancements

The 2021 ICC family of codes (energy and building codes) will see significant changes made to the Portland Cement Stucco water-resistive barrier (WRB) provisions. SBC Magazine/ Jay Crandell P.E./ March 2020

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New Report Reveals Dramatic Energy Efficiency Impacts

Gains in lighting and space heating efficiency have decreased energy intensity in commercial buildings, but demand in other areas is driving increased commercial energy use overall.

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Smart Coatings Bring High-Performance Enclosures to the Next Level

What could be better than a high-performance coating for a building enclosure? How about a finish or coating system that delivers responsiveness and functionality for exterior surfaces over the life of the building? Building Enclosure/ Karine Galla/ March 2020

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U.S. Hotel Construction pipeline continued to expand year-over-year despite COVID-19

Many open or temporarily closed hotels have already begun or are in the planning stages of renovating and repositioning their assets while occupancy is low or non-existent. Building Design and Construction/ Market Data/ April 30, 2020

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Permeability and Performance in Water-Resistive Barriers

Identifying the Proper Choice for Applications, Building Enclosure, Jason Peace, November 2019

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EIMA Makes Push for Construction Industry

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic the EIFS Industry Members Association has sent a letter to the Governors of Maryland and New York requesting their action to label businesses in the construction industry as “essential businesses.” EIMA Blog, March 31, 2020

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Chart: 85% of Builders Expect Labor Problems to Persist in 2020

Cost and availability of labor topped the list of problems builders faced in 2019, and is expected to return to the number one spot in 2020. NAHB/ SBC Magazine, February 7, 2020

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Lightweight Prefabricated Insulation Panels

StoPanel Delivers Improved Comfort with Minimal Disruption in Six-Story Office Building Restoration Project. Walls and Ceilings Magazine, Michael Reese, 2-21-20.

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Fibrous Plaster

This Type of Plaster Will Open Up Beautiful Design Opportunities While Supporting Contractors In Fulfilling A Fiduciary Responsibility Within Budget. Walls and Ceilings Magazine, Patrick Webb, 2-21-20.

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Stucco Applications on CI Systems

Stucco Opportunities Within the International Energy Conservation Code. Walls and Ceilings Magazine, Chris Little, 2-21-20

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Market Value of Air Barriers Beyond USD $15 Billion in 2020

With green building technology entering the mainstream and eco-home concepts spreading their roots faster than ever, the need for designing high-performance building envelopes is repeatedly highlighted. Walls and Ceilings Magazine, Arijit Chakraborty, January 9, 2020

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Nonresidential Building Spending to Grow Through 2020

Nonresidential construction spending on buildings is projected to grow by just 1.5 percent through 2020. Building Enclosure January 28, 2020

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Sto Corp. Names New CEO

Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in full system facades, prefabrication, air barriers, coatings, and restoration solutions, announced today that Jose R. Berlingeri has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, Sto Americas. Building Enclosure, January 28, 2020

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IIBEC Releases New Manual of Practice

The 2020 IIBEC Manual of Practice: Roofing, Waterproofing, and Exterior Wall Consulting and Quality Observation. Building Enclosure, February 3, 2020

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Let’s Admit Building Science Is Complicated, Here’s Why

MNLPB provided this article in it’s newsletter several years ago…It might be time to revisit. Originally published by: Betzwood Associates, May 1, 2012. Re-posted by SBC Magazine December 2019

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Video: Continuous Insulation Important for Net Zero

From affordable student housing to high-infill offices, a rapidly accelerating building trend is the proliferation of zero energy buildings. US Department of Energy, Better Building December 3, 2019. Posted by SBC Magazine

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Take the Stucco Quiz

How much do you know about stucco? Test your knowledge with this quiz from Walls & Ceilings. Posted 12-4-19

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EIFS Industry Releases Advocacy Guide

EIMA has developed a great educational package of information on (E)xterior (I)nsulation (F)inish (S)ystems. If you are new to EIFS, or simply want to brush up on the facts about the BEST Continuous Insulation system known, start here. EIMA Blog, September 2019

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Using Polyiso Insulation as a WRB

How Polyiso Provides more Benefits than Just Continuous Insulation. Building Enclosure, Tom Robertson November 8, 2019

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The Complicated Role of a Water-Resistive Barrier

Choose the right product and install it well, because if you’re not keeping water out, nothing else matters. Fine Home Building, Brian Pontolilo, September 2019

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Mineral Wool EIFS System

Sto Corp. introduces StoTherm® ci Mineral, the only U.S. decorative and protective high-performance exterior wall system with the unique advantages of mineral wool. AWCI E-Media, September 2019

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The Importance of NFPA 285

NFPA 285 and its impact on the modern wall. Walls and Ceiling Magazine, Mike Griffin and Jeffrey Quill. September 2, 2019

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Stucco in Residential Construction: Errata 2019

This Errata brings Stucco in Residential Construction 2007 up to date with references in accordance with the current 2015 Minnesota Residential Code. To access go to our reference library and click on the “stucco” folder in the banner heading. Posted 8-19-19

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Finding Harmony Between Waterproofing and Breathability

With as many ways as there are to construct a wall system, there are an equal number of ways to try to keep that wall dry. Building Enclosure, Bijan Mansouri. Posted 8-16-19

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The International Code Council goes to court over free access to building codes

The International Code Council goes to court over free access to building codes. The Architect’s Newspaper, Bill Millard, July 9, 2019. Posted here on 7-30-19

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Modern construction methods may not always be the best

I’ve been wanting to write this column for years. The topic has been a burr under my saddle, but I needed to base the column on proof, not speculation. Ask the Builder, The Spokesman-Review, Tim Carter, July 20, 2019. Posted 7-30-19

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Stucco Manufacturers Association to Begin Online Training Program

Coming in Fall 2019, the SMA will offer online video training and certification to stucco installers. Take a glimpse at our introduction to the upcoming 7-part training modules:
Posted 7-30-19

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Gypsum Association Announces the Redesign of Their Website

The Gypsum Association (GA) is pleased to announce the complete redesign of its website. Posted 7-12-19

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Crack Mitigation Specification Plug-In

Crack resistance of portland cement plaster (stucco) can be improved by adding a cementitious mesh reinforced base coat over the brown coat. This document provides language that can be added to your stucco specification and can be found in our reference library by clicking on the “stucco” folder. Posted 7-12-19

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Impact Resistant EIFS: Tough and Tested

New guide from the EIFS Industry Members Association extolling the benefits of EIFS and how simple modification can improve it’s impact resistance dramatically. Posted 6-22-19

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Texas Governor Signs House Bill 2439

H.B. 2439 restricts local governments from mandating the use of only specific products, and it would allow the use of products and materials currently permitted in current building codes. Posted 6-21-19

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Suggested Guide Spec: Portland Cement Plaster (Stucco) Over Continuous Insulation

CLICK ON THE “CONTINUOUS INSULATION OR STUCCO” FOLDER IN OUR REFERENCE LIBRARY TO ACCESS. Posted 6-21-19

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Rainscreen Defined

Q: Can you explain to me what a rainscreen is? Posted 5-27-19

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The 2019 U.S. Stucco Market Report

NATIONAL OVERVIEW: The single-family home market is only one market for stucco cladding, but an important and dominant one. Posted 5-27-19

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Amid Labor Shortage, EIFS Sees Growth in Use of Pre-Fabricated Panels

Pre-fabrication is Growing. Posted 5/27/19

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Double Play

So does the air control layer go on the outside or the inside?… You’ve got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do you, punk?

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Construction’s Seven Deadly Sins

These construction pitfalls lead to callbacks and long-term problems. Here’s how to avoid building defects on the jobsite.
BUILDER, Don Neff, February 2019. Posted April 2019.

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Suggested Guide Specification for Portland Cement Plaster over Conventionally Framed and Sheathed Walls (2019 Update)

UPDATED FOR 2019!! Posted April 20. Go to our reference library and click on “stucco.” Title will show up in the publication titles displayed.

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EIFS: When the Goal is Resiliency

An underestimated cladding system that’s begging for the limelight. Walls and Ceilings Magazine, Scott Robinson, March 2019

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EIFS Briefs

Newsletter of the EIFS Industry Members Association. January/ February 2019

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ASTM C1063 – 2019

ASTM C1063 is the Standard Specification for Installation of Lathing and Furring to Receive Interior and Exterior Portland Cement-Based Plaster. Currently the Minnesota Building Code recognizes ASTM C1063 – 08, so this new version does not apply, it doesn’t however mean you shouldn’t be aware of changes.

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Updated EIFS with Drainage Spec

Our model EIFS with Drainage Specification has been updated for 2019! Find it by going to our library and clicking on the “EIFS” tab.

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Take the Stucco Off: Exterior Stucco and EIFS Claddings The problem with the “take it all off” mentality

Take it off, take it all off. These words are typically not heard on a construction site, but increasingly, we hear this phrase coming out of the mouths of our industry experts. Walls and Ceilings magazine, Albert Carillo 2-1-19

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Avoiding Stucco Buckets

Changes of plane and intersections present moisture-management challenges. Journal of Light Construction, Tyler LeClear Vachta, John Koester, November 2018

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Stucco Resource Guide – 4th Edition (2016)

Need details? This is the place to find them. Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau Publication

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Just for Kicks

“If you aren’t expecting it, Allianz Field looks like an alien mother ship strategically landed at an area known as ‘Midway’ between Minneapolis and St. Paul.” – Walls and Ceilings Magazine, Steve Pedracine, MN Lath & Plaster Bureau, October 2018

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Fireproof homes could be the answer to massive wildfires across the West

If it’s possible to build a fireproof house, Robert Balzebre is convinced his stunning three-story personal sanctuary perched in the Hollywood Hills would qualify. USA Today, Chris Woodyard, August 2018

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Are We Sealing The Right Walls In Buildings?

“Everyone is running around sealing the outside of buildings and the term “air barrier” has gone from obscurity to buzz word in less than a decade. But if you look at the physics we are sealing the wrong walls…” Building Science Corp., Joe Lstiburek, December 18, 2018

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Wood-Based Sheathing for Stucco Cladding

“Stucco doesn’t crack; breaking is a common misconception about a well-used coating.” – Walls and Ceilings Magazine, January 6, 2019

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AC Hotel by Marriott at Westshore Tampa

“Westshore Tampa is an ever-growing business district which includes Tampa International Airport”… EIMA Blog, December 27, 2018

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How to Specify: Stucco

“Stucco can take any color and adapt to any shape, from flat boxes to doubly curved fantasias” – Architizer, December 2018

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Capitol Improvements

Daunting challenges necessitate a mix of old and new plastering methods to bring back “The Star of the North”

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DEFS Spec

Direct (applied) Exterior Finish System. Go to the Reference Library and look under “Specialty.”

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Punched Openings

Windows and doors are “holes” in the “sheet-like walls” of buildings. Hence the term “punched openings”.

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New “Guide to EIFS with Drainage Detailing”

EIFS Industry Members Association has published a new “Guide to EIFS with Drainage Detailing” .

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Grenfell Cladding Safety Downgraded Before Fire

Fire and Risk Management – April 6, 2018

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EIFS: A Hero Hidden in Plain Sight

EIFS Industry Members Association releases new video

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2018 AWCI’s Excellence in Construction Quality Award

Mulcahy Nickolaus receives the AWCI Excellence in Construction Quality Award for their plaster repair work on the Minnesota State Capitol.

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Joints and Corners and Penetrations

The battle to control water entry is won at building joints and corners.

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Steven Pedracine wins Mike Sweeney Press Award

Steven Pedracine receives award from EIFS Industry Members Association.

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Plaster and the California Missions

The California Missions are not only state history made corporeal, but also one of the major reasons stucco is so common in the Southwest.

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Inward Drive – Outward Drying

Walter Payton does permeance

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OSHA 3902

OSHA Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction

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