If you’ve been following along lately, 2017 brought the launch of the Mesh Matters campaign. This campaign will help to educate contractors, applicators, and others about the importance of reinforcing mesh being tested and up-to-code. … Read more
The front door of any project is often the building’s book cover. Anything beyond that point is already coming with a preconceived notion of what the individual just saw outside. As EIMA continues to highlight … Read more
On June 7, the NFPA Fire Test Committee is set to vote on a revision that would effectively change the NFPA Standard 285 (multi-story fire test for exterior walls). A proposed amendment will require a new … Read more
Whether it’s to improve a building’s appearance or to meet new energy codes, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) provides several benefits. If ever there was a time to choose EIFS, it’s right now. Over … Read more
Guest Post: Ron Chelli, Wind-lock The article originally appeared in Walls and Ceilings Magazine. Celebrating nearly 50 years in the USA, EIFS, the original continuous insulation system, has enjoyed a rich tradition of both aesthetics … Read more
