Sign up for our weekly newsletter
Architectural materials and methods delivered right to your inbox
All information listed in this section was submitted by the respective companies. Kenilworth Media Inc. and CSI cannot assume responsibility for errors of relevance, fact or omission.
Continuous Insulation Trims for Hard Coat Stucco Applications
Trim-Tex Exterior Solutions
04 00 00 Masonry
Save on labor with Plastic
Components’ one-piece continuous insulation trims.
They are a weeped foam TRAC™ with built-in corner bead, that saves installation time, improves job quality, and delivers a better finish. These Warnock-Hersey third-party certified, contractor-grade polyvinyl chloride (PVC) trims are made for 38, 50, and 63.5 mm (1.5, 2 and 2.5 in.) foam, for applications using 19 mm (3/4 in.) or 22.22 mm (7/8 in.) hard coat stucco. It is patent pending.
Additional Information
Product overviewCatalog
Contact Information
Phone: 800-327-7077
- CSI News and Notes: CSI Foundation’s construction camp; CSI spring exam; and more
- CSI News and Notes: CSI’s credentials; CSI conference theme; and more
- To be specific – CSI supports young AECO professionals
- CSI News and Notes: CSI’s foundation scholarships, national conference, and Crosswalk
- CSI News and Notes: AI’s impact; CSI 2024 conference, and more
Related Articles
Specifying ceramic, glass, and stone tiles for exterior and interior wet areas
Exterior decks and balconies, and interior showers and bathrooms, have historically been problematic areas for the installation of ceramic, glass, and stone tiles. Typically, problems are due to installer error, not using appropriate materials, or not providing clear enough specifications.
Navigating the complexities of LEED v4 with concrete masonry
Masonry is inherently a sustainable building material, thanks to its attributes contributing to resiliency—including protection against rotting, mold, and termites—that translates into lower maintenance costs and reduced need for virgin products.
2014 Brick in Architecture awards announced
The Brick Industry Association (BIA) has named its ‘best in brick design’ projects, bringing together a diverse list of buildings from across North America. Selected by an independent panel of judges, this year’s edition of the Brick in Architecture Awards featured more than 150 entries.
Why Red Brick Turns White: Understanding efflorescence
Efflorescence is one of the first signs of moisture problems for cementitious materials, especially masonry. A by-product of moisture combining with free salts, this phenomenon is not only just a cosmetic problem—left unchecked during freeze-thaw conditions, it can cause brick to weaken, spall, or crumble in some cases.
Superior protection with rainscreens
One of the most successful technologies for deterring rainwater intrusion into a building’s exterior wall and protecting the envelope is the rainscreen system. Introduced more than 20 years ago in the United States, this technology has continued to advance, along with its popularity among building owners who desire a ‘stylish…
Substitute materials: Weighing pros and cons in exterior restoration
While repairing and salvaging existing materials is generally regarded as the first choice when addressing deterioration in exterior restoration projects, replacing some amount of material is often unavoidable.
Read the Latest Issue
February 2026