Portfolio Category: Category 3

EIFS Stucco

EIFS Stucco
General Exterior wall coverings - along with the roofing, flashings, windows and doors, are designed to provide a weather-resistive barrier that separates the interior of the structure from the elements. Low maintenance and attractive appearance are just two reasons why hard coat stucco has become so popular over the years. At the same time, the building…
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Masonry & Stone

Masonry & Stone
The weight of these structures stabilized them against lateral loads from wind and earthquakes. Masonry construction has progressed through several stages of development. Fired clay brick became the principal building material in the United States during the middle 1800s. Concrete masonry was introduced to construction during the early 1900s and, along with clay masonry, expanded…
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Roofing

Roofing
ICE AND WATER BARRIER.    An ice and water barrier is required on all roofs except for detached accessory buildings (garages). The barrier may be at least two layers of underlayment cemented together or a self-adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet. There are several manufacturers who make materials specifically for this requirement that are marketed under…
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