If Walls Could Talk: EIFS Edition

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Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) have been used as the façade finish for over thirty years in this country. In order to properly maintain and restore this type of exterior finish, it is important to know how the system was installed.

If Walls Could Talk….

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We have all heard the old adage, “If these walls could talk!” It turns out that the walls of our buildings do in fact talk to us in a way. Whether it is structural or due to lack of maintenance, our walls have certain ways of telling us things. Building movement can result in wall… Read more »

Trends to Watch in 2016

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2016 is here. With a new year comes change, progress, improvements, and sometimes failures. Each year is sure to be different than the last and at the beginning of a new year, it’s prudent to try and look ahead to try and anticipate what will be occurring in your industry so that you can be… Read more »

Staying Healthy During the Holiday Season

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The holiday season is here! During the holiday season, we tend to completely dismiss any goals we once had of being healthy or staying in shape. While you shouldn’t let staying healthy prevent you from indulging in some of your favorite holiday treats or from having any fun, there are ways to still stay on… Read more »

Honoring Verlin Herndon

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The entire Trisco family mourns the loss of 70-year employee Verlin C. Herndon. Verlin touched the lives of so many of us inside and outside of the Company. Rest in Peace Verlin. http://www.examiner.org/obituaries-2/58319-verlin-c-herndon  

Sealants: Failures & Installation Considerations

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The purpose of this article is to briefly discuss common sealant failures and the installation considerations for restoration and maintenance projects. The replacement of your building’s sealants should be treated as a scheduled maintenance item, just like an oil change on your car. Sealants are used in exterior wall construction to prevent the passage of… Read more »

Sealants: Background & Design Considerations

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The purpose of this article is to briefly discuss sealants and design considerations for restoration and maintenance projects. The replacement of your building’s sealants should be treated as a scheduled maintenance item, just like an oil change on your car. The life expectancy of a sealants varies, but replacement should be evaluated every 10-15 years…. Read more »