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EIFS/Stucco On ICF

With rising concerns over global warming and energy efficiency, construction materials like EIFS (“stucco”) and ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) have become increasingly popular. Both incorporate varying thicknesses of insulation to decrease the amount of heat lost (during the winter) or gained (during the summer), thereby lowering the amount of heat that needs to be generated/removed. [...]

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by on October 27, 2010  •  Permalink
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Posted by Admin on October 27, 2010

http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2010/10/eifs-stucco-on-icf/

Parex Adhesive Reformulation – 121 Optimum Basecoat

Parex Launches 121 Optimum Base Coat and Adhesive in Response to Applicator Requests 07/02/2009 ParexLahabra, the parent company of leading building material brands; Parex, LaHabra , El Rey Stucco, Teifs, Mer-Krete and Mer-Ko, today announced the launch of Parex 121 Optimum Base Coat and Adhesive. Parex 121 Optimum was specifically designed with applicators in mind. [...]

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by on July 3, 2009  •  Permalink
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http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2009/07/parex-adhesive-reformulation-121-optimum-basecoat/

Additional Components of the Weather Barrier

An EIFS weather barrier is the same as putting building paper around your house, isn’t it? You can just slap it on and you’re safe, right? Yes… and no. Yes, it is a weather barrier which will keep moisture away from your substrate. No, it’s not the only component of a well constructed weather barrier. [...]

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by on November 5, 2008  •  Permalink
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Posted by JamesCarnegie on November 5, 2008

http://torontostuccocontractor.com/blog/2008/11/additional-components-of-the-weather-barrier/

  • What is Stucco?

    "Stucco" is typically what people in the Toronto area use when they're looking for EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finish Systems, or "synthetic stucco"). We use the two terms interchangeably.

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