In this episode, Kevin DeMars, CEO of Thermory USA, sits down with host Nigel Maynard to discuss Thermory's production of thermally modified wood which can be used for exterior...
Adding weep holes to stucco cladding helps ensure moisture doesn't get trapped and cause problems in the wall. Scroll down to see one example that uses a drainage mat to shed water. | Illustration: courtesy Stockton Products
The scratch coat must be applied to an entire wall or ceiling panel without interruption to avoid cold joints and abrupt changes in the uniform appearance of succeeding coats. The scratch coat must extend to the top of the wall. | Photo: courtesy IBACOS
Architect Nathan Kipnis and builder Tiedmann Enterprises in Illinois used fiber-cement clapboard siding and ipe wood slats to highlight this Lake Bluff home’s entry, provide visual interest, and break up mass. | Photo: courtesy Nathan Kipnis 2021
Modern exteriors continue to be popular. This home uses Lignia FSC-certified softwood siding in combination with other materials to break up the façade's massing and add warmth and texture. Scroll down for more details.