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Welcome to the Minnesota Lath and Plaster Bureau Web Resource Center.
Since 1953 the Bureau has been recognized as an education and technical spokesman for the lath and plaster industry. It provides services to architects, the construction community and the public on a variety of matters relating to the plaster trades.
We hope that this web resource center is beneficial to you for the information that is presents on lath and plaster systems. Please feel free to peruse site content on available AIA/ CES seminars, research, reference materials, contractor contacts, and technical suggestions that meet the needs of both the commercial and residential construction markets. Site content includes:
• Information, features, benefits, applications and history of Gypsum Plaster, Veneer Plaster, Venetian Plaster, Fireproofing, Stucco and Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS).
• A reference library which expands on these plastering products.
• Information on the Bureau board of directors, affiliations and represented trade unions.
• Contact information for the Bureau Member Contractors.
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Best 2 Conference Guarantee your seat at the Building Enclosure Science and Technology Conference. You might remember that last year's conference was in Minneapolis. This year the conference is being held in Portland Oregon April 12-14. This item posted 1-26-10...Full Story
Smallest Ecological Footprint Belongs to EIFS This article analyzes the ecological impact of processes involved in the extraction, conversion, maintenance and disposal of EIFS, Brick and Stucco. Posted 1-25-10...Full Story
EIFS Briefs EIMA the EIFS Industry Members Association issues its first newsletter since the appointment of new Executive Director David Johnston. Posted 1-20-10...Full Story
Energy Flow Across Enclosures I think that higher levels of thermal resistance and reduced heat gain across building enclosures has forever changed the performance of buildings-and not necessarily in a good way. And things are going to get worse before they get better. Sound familiar? ...Full Story
Plaster & Masonry is like Love & Marriage Some systems complement one another perfectly and some do not. This article makes a good case for why its not a good idea to use a water-resistive barrier over masonry in stucco applications.
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Commercial EIFS 101
Program #MNLPB1...|more
Understanding
Lath and Components
Used in Stucco
Program #MNLPB6...|more
The Good News About EIFS Program #MNLPB7...|more
Plaster?
Do they do that anymore?
Program #MNLPB8....|more
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