Project Profiles
267 Bay 8th Street — Brooklyn, NY
Size: 4,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: Wall Systems Supply
Applicator: Cross Atlantic Wall Systems
The Challenge: Color the finish to simulate Limestone
The Solution: Parex Image Smooth, Parex Custom Color, Select Finish Antiquing Spray
800 West Broad Street — Falls Church, VA
Size: 16,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: Performance Materials, Inc.
Applicator: Century Contracting Corporation, Inc.
Century Contracting Corporation has been in business for over 20 years. Throughout that time, they have completed over 3,000 projects in a way that embraces professionalism, integrity & fairness. No project is considered too small, too large, or too complicated. At Century Contracting they are more than a service, they are people that deliver on their promises and most of all, their success depends on your satisfaction.
Aloft Hotel — Ashwaubenon, WI
Size: 30,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: Badgerland Supply
Applicator: Appleton Lathing
Whether it is a need for drywall, steel stud, acoustical ceilings or Exterior Insulation & Finishing Systems (EIFS), Appleton Lathing Corporation offers single source reliability for jobs of any size or scope. From a 500 square-foot basement ceiling to a 500,000 square-foot office building, we can handle it. Since 1959, our company has completed over 25,000 projects on time and on target. Whether it's new construction or a remodeling project, for a Fortune 500 company or a small business, each project receives individualized attention.
Alon Town Center — San Antonio, TX
Size: 65,000 sq. ft. — Stucco and 25,000 sq. ft. EIFS
Distributor: Specified Products
Applicator: BakerTriangle
For over three decades the Baker family has been a vital part of the drywall and plaster industry in Texas. Baker Drywall has grown to be one of the largest specialty contractors in the nation, while Triangle Plastering has gained a reputation for completing many of the largest and most technical plaster projects in Texas.
University of California, San Diego — Rita Atkinson Residences — La Jolla, CA
Size: 360,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: Westside Building Materials
Applicator: Best Interiors
Best Interiors, Inc. is a full-service commercial drywall union subcontractor. The company was founded in 1986 with the strategic mission of building a commercial drywall company based on the business philosophy of "Quality and Service" at a competitive price.
Biernat Family Residence — Columbus, Ohio
Size: 15,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: Reitter Stucco and Supply
Applicator: Reitter Stucco and Supply
Reitter Stucco and Supply is a fourth generation contractor and supplier specializing in stucco, manufactured stone, and EIFS products. The company has been servicing the Central Ohio market since 1915 and is considered an industry leader in the marketplace.
Casa Cielo at Flying Horse — Colorado Springs, CO
Size: 15,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: ABC Supply
Applicator: Valley Stucco
The Challenge: Cold weather for most of the project.
The Solution: Select Finish Tuscan Stucco; Select Finish Antiquing Gel; LaHabra Wall; El Rey Krak-Master Mesh.
Children's Hospital, J-West Addition — Columbus, Ohio
Size: 30,530 sq. ft.
Distributor: Reitter Supply Company
Applicator: Reitter Stucco Incorporated
Reitter Stucco and Supply is a fourth generation contractor and supplier specializing in stucco, manufactured stone, and EIFS products. The company has been servicing the Central Ohio market since 1915 and is considered an industry leader in the marketplace.
Embassy Suites — Murfreesboro, TN
Size: 105,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: Bassco Nashville, Inc.
Applicator: J.L. Lewis Contractors
J.L. Lewis Contractors, Inc. was established in November, 1947 by Jim Lewis as a residential plastering contractor. The current owners, Gary Lewis (Son of the founder) and Richard Collins, have grown the company into a multimillion dollar organization specializing in commercial EIFS and stucco. Their primary market is middle Tennessee and they have completed many projects in the hospitality, commercial and institutional fields.
Encounter Restaurant at Los Angeles International Airport — Los Angeles, CA
Size: 47,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: Westside Building Materials
Applicator: APEX Plastering Company
The original Theme Building, which houses the Encounter Restaurant, opened in 1961. The Theme Building (which included its famous 135 ft. high parabolic "arches"), was designated as a City Cultural and Historical Monument in December 1992, by the Los Angeles City Council. Almost 50 years later when a 1000 lb. section of the exterior stucco fell to the ground, the building was closed and an investigation began to determine the cause, and correction.
ESML Office Addition — Richland, WA
Size: 9,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: Western Materials
Applicator: J&E Meza Plastering, Inc.
J & E Meza Plastering was established in the Tri-Cities, Washington area in 1994. Meza specializes in stucco and plaster finishes for both exterior and interior applications. With over 65 full-time employees, Meza has the available manpower and supervision to handle any size job in the Tri-State area of Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
Gables Villa Rosa — Dallas, TX
Size: 400,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: Specified Products
Applicator: Triangle Plastering, Ltd. (Baker-Triangle)
For over three decades the Baker family has been a vital part of the drywall and plaster industry in Texas. Baker Drywall has grown to be one of the largest specialty contractors in the nation, while Triangle Plastering has gained a reputation for completing many of the largest and most technical plaster projects in Texas.
Greenbelt 5 Shopping Center — Makati City, Manila, Phillipines
Size: 120,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: Ornate Architectural Details and Design
Applicator: Ornate Architectural Details and Design
Ornate Architectural Details & Designs Inc. provides specialty building materials and property innovations including EIFS, playground equipment & rubber matting, and tensile membrane structures. The company also is contracted for civil and architectural works in the commercial, institutional and residential fields. The company offers its services to the Luzon market through its Manila office and the Visayas & Mindanao market through its Cebu office.
Harbor View Station — Suffolk, VA
Size: 25,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: Henry Peddle Inc.
Applicator: Southeast Exteriors, Inc.
Southeast Exteriors is the result of a third generation, family run business, that has been providing quality stucco and EIFS installations for over 35 years. They proudly serve the southeast region in both commercial and residential applications including both new and retrofit construction.
Highlands Corporate Center — Renovation Project — Del Mar, CA
Size: 90,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: Squires-Belt Material Company
Applicator: Raymond San Diego, Inc.
Established in 1936, The Raymond Group has proven itself to be an industry leader and is often the source of choice for the owner, contractor and developer. Raymond provides the qualified manpower for any project - no matter its complexity or where it's located.
Hollywood and Highlands — Hollywood, CA
Size: 1.3M sq. ft.
Distributor: Westside Building Materials
Applicator: Performance Contracting, Inc. and KHS&S
The Challenge: High Profile Job, Tight Schedule
The Solution: Parex Cerastone, Parex 534 Sand Fine, Parex 535 Sand Coarse, Parex 121 Smooth, Parex Sealer
Innovation Office Parkway Center — Albuquerque, NM
Size: 53,059 sq. ft.
Distributor: L&P Building Supply
Applicator: Les File Drywall
While designing the Innovation Office Parkway Center the team at DCSW, (Design Collaborative South West, now Studio Southwest), charged Les File Drywall with finding a way of creating a metal panel look without the extensive cost involved. Always up for a challenge the team at Les File Drywall knew who they could turn to.
Isletta Hotel, Casino and Convention Center — Albuquerque, NM
Size: 182,962 sq. ft.
Distributor: L&P Building Supply
Applicator: Les File Drywall
Les File Drywall is an institutional name in the New Mexico building industry. A family oriented company Les File takes pride in its history of beginning in 1955 to growing into a 30 million dollar a year company with 450 employees.
Kaiser Permanente, Ontario-Vineyard — Ontario CA
Size: 550,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: Westside Building Materials
Applicator: Performance Contracting, Inc.
Performance Contracting, Inc (PCI) is the nation’s leading specialty subcontractor. Its two main divisions, Interior Services and Insulation/Specialty Services, provide a wide range of quality services and products to the industrial and commercial markets.
Laguna Beach Community and Senior Center — Laguna Beach, CA
Size: 6,978 sq. ft.
Distributor: Westside Building Materials
Applicator: Orange County Plastering
The Challenge: Smooth Finish, Extreme Heat.
The Solution: Parex En-Rock, Parex Image Smooth.
Lexington County School District One — Lexington, SC
Size: 22,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: ProBuild Gypsum
Applicator: Dillon Construction
Dillon Construction Services Inc. is a family-owned company that has been operating since 1989 with offices in Columbia and Charleston. The company has found a niche in historical restoration with its applications of quality stucco exteriors and plaster interiors. The company is a master of plaster base and finish coats. The company's efforts haven't been in vain as Dillon Construction has won awards for many of its restoration work and has been recognized by the building community for its quality craftsmanship.
Loma Linda University Centennial Complex — Loma Linda, CA
Size: 55,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: Westside Building Materials
Applicator: Raymond Southern California, Inc.
The Challenge: Extreme heat, Direct sunlight on building
The Solution: Parex En-Rock, Parex Primer, Parex Acrylic Finish
Marriott Spring Hills Suites — Logan, UT
Size: 31,957 sq. ft.
Distributor: LKL Associates
Applicator: BJ Plastering, Inc.
BJ Plastering Inc. has been in the business of stucco application since 1991. From their early beginnings they have offered their customers the best products on the market, along with trained applicators and quality workmanship.
Palomar College, Multi-Disciplinary Building — San Marcos, CA
Size: 126,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: Squires-Belt
Applicator: Standard Drywall
Founded in 1955, Standard Drywall, Inc. has completed projects all over the United States, Mexico, Samoa, and Africa. They are specialists devoted to each aspect of their work, with their primary goal being to ensure quality to the customer. The Caya Family purchased Standard Drywall, Inc. (SDI) in 1990. Brothers Blaine and Bob Caya established the corporate headquarters in San Diego, California and quickly gained a reputation in the commercial arena for lath and plaster, fireproofing and acoustical ceiling work.
Pasadena Convention Center Expansion — Pasadena, CA
Size: 115,000+ sq. ft.
Distributor: Westside Building Materials
Applicator: Rutherford Company
Instilled with the philosophy that customer service is the number one element that sets a great company apart from their competitors, Jim Rutherford has lived by that standard since he founded Rutherford Company, Inc. in 1970.
Residence Retrofit Project — Pickerington, Ohio
Size: 2727 sq. ft.
Distributor: Reitter Stucco and Supply Company
Applicator: Reitter Stucco Inc.
Reitter Stucco and Supply is a fourth generation contractor and supplier specializing in stucco, manufactured stone, and EIFS products. The company has been servicing the Central Ohio market since 1915 and is considered an industry leader in the marketplace. The owner was looking for affordable claddings to replace the vinyl siding and add additional stone veneer to the front elevation. Air infiltration was one of the owner’s main issues.
Rio Rancho City Hall — Rio Rancho, NM
Size: 26,460 sq. ft.
Distributor: L&P Building Supply
Applicator: Les File Drywall
Les File Drywall is an institutional name in the New Mexico building industry. A family oriented company Les File takes pride in its history of beginning in 1955 to growing into a 30 million dollar a year company with 450 employees.
Screen Machine Industries — Pataskala, Ohio
Size: 5,428 sq. ft.
Distributor: Reitter Supply Company
Applicator: Reitter Stucco Incorporated
Reitter Stucco and Supply is a fourth generation contractor and supplier specializing in stucco, manufactured stone, and EIFS products. The company has been servicing the Central Ohio market since 1915 and is considered an industry leader in the marketplace.
The Pod: Center of Science and Industry — Columbus, Ohio
Size: 900 sq. ft.
Distributor: Reitter Stucco and Supply Company
Applicator: Reitter Stucco and Supply Company
The POD was a two-year project for the Ohio State University Knowlton School of Architecture and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The challenge was to design a building that could produce all the electrical energy required to provide shelter, lighting, hot water and heat from its own source, solar energy.
The Strand, UCSD North Campus Housing — La Jolla, CA
Size: 540,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: Westside Building Materials
Applicator: Martin Corporation
The Challenge: Provide a smooth flawless finish; multi-Story Application.
The Solution: Parex 121 Dry; Parex Image Smooth Finish.
The Woman's Hospital of Texas — Houston, TX
Size: 60,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: Griesenbeck Distribution Group LLC
Applicator: Triangle Plastering
For over three decades the Baker family has been a vital part of the drywall and plaster industry in Texas. Baker Drywall has grown to be one of the largest specialty contractors in the nation, while Triangle Plastering has gained a reputation for completing many of the largest and most technical plaster projects in Texas.
Valencia Town Center — Valencia, CA
Size: 85,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: Westside Building Materials
Applicator: Rutherford Company
Instilled with the philosophy that customer service is the number one element that sets a great company apart from their competitors, Jim Rutherford has lived by that standard since he founded Rutherford Company, Inc. in 1970.
Vista Civic Center — Vista, CA
Size: 100,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: Squires-Belt Material Company
Applicator: MirStone Plastering
The Challenge: Emulate a cat-faced stucco finish, Extreme heat and freezing temperatures
The Solution: Parex 533 Sand Smooth, Parex 534 Sand Fine
Westin Desert Willow — Palm Desert, CA
Size: 40,000 sq. ft.
Distributor: Westside Building Materials
Applicator: Orange County Plastering
The Challenge: Extensive amount of large windows and doors, Desert heat, upwards of 100 degrees
The Solution: Parex Standard EIFS, Parex 121 Dry, Parex DPR Sand Fine, Tobacco Brown