All posts tagged re-clad

Toronto Sun Article: Toronto Housing Stock

I was wondering where I could find this sort of information the other day. Excuse the bad picture. Transcript below. Homes in Toronto are aging. That typically means they need repairs or full retrofits depending on the original quality of the construction. Even homes with ultra-durable brick cladding are beginning to see the wear-and-tear of [...]

EIFS Insulates and Controls Moisture Better Than Hardiboard, Brick, Stucco

The results of a Phase II U.S Depart of Energy study on EIFS (synthetic stucco) have been provided, and confirm what building professionals have known for years: EIFS insulates walls and manages moisture better than alternative building products including hardiboard, brick and (traditional) stucco. The study was done over the course of 3 years in [...]

EIFS Sales in Positive Trend (Chart)

Ever since EIFS’ introduction into the US and Canadian market, it has been on an upward trend. Even with it’s problems through the 90′s it has countinued to climb in popularity due to it’s insulating value and vast range of design options. With the moisture issues formerly plaguing it now solved (and new research indicating [...]

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