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Posted by tmurf.1@juno.com on July 26, 2006, 8:00 pm
Bob Morrison wrote:
> In a previous post MaxSoi@gmail.com wrote...
> > Anyone have any thoughts on difference in the costs of cmu (concrete
> > masonary unit) vs stucco? Any ideas on the costs and benefits of each?
> > This would be for a commercial retail building in Seattle. It's our
> > family's first commerical building development.
> >
> > I've thought about a wood and stucco combination -- wood on three sides
> > and a stucco facade. Or I would do the entire building cmu.
> >
>
> Max:
>
> Do you have an architect? If so, seek some recommendations from your
> architect. A common type of finished surface in the Seattle area is EIFS
> (a sort of synthetic stucco). EIFS systems have improved over the past
> several years and could be a cost effective alternative provided it is
> installed correctly.
>
> The choice of a finished surface depends on the use of your building, fire
> code issues, location on the property, the size of the building, etc.
>
> --
> Bob Morrison, PE, SE
> R L Morrison Engineering Co
> Structural & Civil Engineering
> Poulsbo WA
> bob at rlmorrisonengr dot com
CMU is the best bet and it can be stuccoed over.
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