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Hot Wire and Knives for Grooving Insulation

Admin — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:17:25 +0000

Windlock is a major supplier of the EIFS industry and has some great tools for contractors. Any serious EIFS contractor will have some sort of hot wire tool to ease the process of installing grooves into the insulation – whether …

EIFS Walls Do Not Require Interior Polyethylene

Admin — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:48:38 +0000

Cliffs: The study points out that wall cavities (between the studs) in EIFS-clad buildings dried faster without the interior 4mil polyethylene barrier than with one. This is an important point to take a note of, because the majority of homes …

Blueskin on Windows: Why Is It Important

Admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:14:16 +0000

Without a doubt, one of the most common areas of water intrusion on any building is around window openings. Improperly installed windows will allow water to leak in behind claddings and onto framing members, and when mould or rot appears, …

Protected: Stucco Energy Retrofit: Look Rich, Get Rich

Admin — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:51:49 +0000

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Protected: Alternatives To Achieving Required Building Code Fire Ratings

Admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:20:33 +0000

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