IBC Changes Regarding Exterior Cement Plaster

Q: Can you explain the recent changes in the International Building Code regarding exterior cement plaster? Construction Dimensions, Robert Grupe, March 2021

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Improving Stucco Performance

The Better the understanding of stucco, the better the stucco installation. Walls and Ceilings Magazine, William Spilchen P.E., March 17, 2021
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Weather barriers, water-resistive barriers, air barriers, and vapor retarders – Are they not all the same?

Control layers are not materials. Each control layer provides a different function in a building enclosure. Air Barrier Association of America, Laverne Dalgleish/ Brian Stroik, March 2021

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The Climate of Change

An Overview of how the Energy Crisis of the 70’s Helped Birth a Stronger Initiative Toward the Energy Efficient Building Movement. Walls and Ceilings, Scott Robinson, January 15, 2021

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Why Wall Flashing Installation Errors Are So Common

SBC Magazine. Originally published by the Journal of Light Construction. Christine Williamson, August 27, 2020

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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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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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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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