Exterior Finishes & Siding Links - 10/9/2003 - Home Exterior Roofs Siding

Exterior Finishes & Siding Links

• Trim Technologies LLC
  Trim Technologies, LLC's patented stucco enhancement systems is used for exterior details and projections for commercial and residential projects.
• Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (WRCLA)
  This site has technical, product, and environmental information about cedar lumber. It also presents an Architects' Showcase and do-it-yourself projects.
• Vinyl Siding Institute (VSI)
  The Vinyl Siding Institute is a trade association for manufacturers of vinyl siding and suppliers of raw materials, equipment and services to the vinyl siding industry. This site offers an installation guide, maintenance guide, and more.
• EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA)
  The EIFS Industry Members Association supports manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and applicators involved in the exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) industry. This site has information for residential and commercial builders.
• National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA)
  National Paint & Coatings Associations represents some 400 paint and coatings manufacturers, raw materials suppliers and distributors. This site has much information for consumers, professionals, and members.
• Stone World and Contemporary Stone Design Magazines
  Stone World magazine offers information on stone use in architecture and interior design as well as stone production, distribution, installation, and maintenance.
• Brick Industy Association (BIA)
  The Brick Industry Association is committed to advancing the interest of brick manufacturers and distributors through technical assistance to architects and designers, marketing assistance to the industry, monitoring of government actions, and much more. This site offers technical information and design ideas for builders and homeowners.
• Exterior Design Institute
  The Exterior Design Institute is a non-profit organization founded for the purpose of training and certifying Third Party Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) Inspectors and Moisture Analysts to promote quality control within the EIFS industry. This site answers some questions about EIFS inspection.
• EIFS Council of Canada (ECC)
  The EIFS Council of Canada is chartered to help raise quality assurance in the Canadian EIFS industry, and to provide enhanced consumer protection through consistent guidelines and specifications for installers. This site has photos and specifications.
• Building Stone Institute (BSI)
  Building Stone Institute provides educational guidance on natural stone materials (granite, limestone, marble, quartzite, sandstone, slate and specialty building stones)and the stone industry. On this site you will find a glossary of terms, recommended practices, and restoration articles.
• Composite Panel Association & Composite Wood Council
  The Composite Panel Association & Composite Wood Council have created this website to provide information about engineered wood products, including particleboard, fiberboard, hardboard, and composite panels.
• Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau
  The Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau is a non-profit industry association representing Certi-label brand product manufacturing members, distributors, installers, roof maintenance technicians, and other associates. This site offers construction manuals, installation specifications, and product support.
• Ceramic Industry Magazine
  Ceramic Industry Magazine serves ceramic manufacturing industry, promoting the interests, growth and progress of the ceramic, glass and brick industries.
• The Masonry Society
  The Masonry Society is a professional, technical, and educational association dedicated to the advancement of knowledge on masonry. This site has information about the association's services and publications.