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Month: October 2019

Stucco vs. Fiber Cement: Life-cycle Cost

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When architects specify cladding materials for their commercial projects, the topic of life-cycle costs isn’t always top-of-mind. After all, long after a project is completed, the cost of keeping the building’s exterior in pristine condition becomes the responsibility of the building’s owner.   However, the true costs of cladding materials can’t be measured without examining maintenance … Continued

Fiber Cement or Stucco?

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For years, architects designing commercial buildings in Florida have naturally turned to stucco for its high availability and historically low costs. Stucco has been used to shape Target and Walmart stores, health clinics and condominium complexes across the state. While it’s true that stucco was the only game in town when building designers were looking … Continued