ArchitecturalThe

CanvasE N V I S I O N A N Y S H A P E . A N Y C O L O R . A N Y T E X T U R E .

Envision…

A structure is the architect’s medium. Its exterior, the canvas.That canvas is the face of the design vision.

As an exterior, stucco may not be known for bright color or bold dimensional architecture.But it should. Stucco and Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) by Parex USA offer greater design flexibility than any other cladding. Consider modern buildings with glossy metallic finishes that resemble metal panels. Or simulated brick, virtually indistinguishable from traditional masonry. Or classical architecture with walls, and columns and details that appear to be cut from natural stone.

With innovative products and appropriate application technique, it’s all possible.Any shape. Any color. Any texture. If you can envision it, we can bring it to life.

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Any Shape

TODAY’S EIFS AND STUCCO SOLUTIONS

can accommodate nearly any exterior

building shape you can imagine.

Step away from the ordinary and

envision the unlimited dimensions that

can be achieved with EIFS and stucco.

From a design point of view, we believe

EIFS and stucco are the world’s most

flexible cladding system. No matter what

shape you visualize, our products can

help you achieve your vision. EIFS also

provides a continuous layer of insulation

with superior R-values and greater

energy savings.

Any shape, any detail or any corner application is possible. No matterwhere your imagination takes you, we can help solidify your ideas.

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Any Shape

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EIFS AND STUCCO offer greater design flex-ibility than any other cladding. Appropriate for nearly any design, these solutions can be used to enhance styles ranging from ultra-modernto the most traditional, classical architecture.Unlike alternative flat exterior cladding prod-ucts, EIFS and stucco can easily be applied

to curves, slopes, corners, and other shapes of any size without seams or transition lines. Application is even possible over moulding, columns, and other structural details. EIFSand stucco from Parex USA deliver unlimited dimensional, color and textural opportunities.

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S H A P E S & I N T E G R A L D E S I G N S

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Any Color

YOUR DESIGN PROCESS shouldn’t

involve choosing color from a small

grid of available swatches. Our standard

colors? Think of it this way: The human

eye can perceive millions of colors;

consider that range our color palette.

We know how essential the right color,

precisely rendered, is to the creative

process. So we do what’s necessary

to match any color you specify.

Any color. When it comes to color,Parex USA has the entire spectrum covered.

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DESIGN PROS HAVE LONG BEEN RELUCTANT to specify bold, vibrant colors because they’re worried about fading and weathering. Now it’s time to let your colors fly.

A new proprietary pigment system by Parex USA not only makes brilliant colors possible, it also ensures fade resistance.

The advanced technology of our ColorFast Pigment System incorporates an inorganic blend of high quality pigments, allowing you to specify vivid colors without worrying about fading issues. With superior fade resistance, long-term maintenance costs are reduced.

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F U L L C O L O R S P E C T R U M

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THE RANGE OF SURFACE TEXTURES

you can achieve is unlimited, because

each application is unique and relies

largely on the skill of the applicator.

Just as a skilled painter requires a palette

of quality paints, a skilled applicator must

be equipped with the right assortment

of products, finishes and coatings.

With a broad range of innovative prod-

ucts, Parex USA makes it possible for

applicators to create nearly any textured

surface and ensure that it has protective,

weather-resistant properties that provide

a long-lasting, dependable cladding.

Any texture. With limitless textural possibilities,designers can help make your architectural vision a reality.

Any Texture

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T E X T U R E V A R I E T Y

ACRYLIC AND ELASTOMERIC FINISHES offer both form and function. Functionally, they provide a flexible final coat that resists thermal shock, provides a water vapor-permeablebarrier and resists UV and weathering.

But they also reveal final color and texture. And that’s when “flexibility” takes new mean-ing and relates to design. The limitless design potential, combined with the art of the applicator, make nearly any texture possible.

Every application is as unique as the hand holding the trowel, and a skilled applicator is absolutely essential to achieving a desired result. But any artist needs the right tools and products.

Parex USA is the nation’s largest supplier of cement finishes. And we offer a wide range of acrylic and elastomeric finishes with aggregate choices to help you achieve the texture you’ve envisioned.

True artists have vision and method. But their success also depends on the right toolsand the highest quality products if their work is to stand the true test of time.

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Conventional textures convey many different architectural impressions. Parex USA makes nearly any texture possible, from smooth, ultra-fine contemporary surfaces to rugged, antique textures. The process isall a matter of product choiceand application method (sprayedor troweled).

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Creating art or designing from a unique perspective isn’t about choosing from what’s already been done.

At Parex USA, we know that custom design requires extra effort, problem-solving and imagination. Our technical and design support professionalsare available to help you choosethe products you need along with application information to achievethe results you envisioned.

T E X T U R E V A R I E T Y

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Indistinguishable. AMS is nearly identical to traditional brick but it’s definitely different: more lightweight, more economical and better insulating.

AMS, OR ADVANCED MASONRY SIMULATION, by Parex USA requires an expert to determine that it’s not traditional masonry. But it offers some overwhelming advantages. Factory-made templates and a limitless range of finish colors

make any look possible. It’s also more economical, because it’s lighter weight and requires less structural support. And with its EIFS advantages, AMS has a higher insulation value with less thermal bridging than brick.

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S P E C I A L T Y T E X T U R E S

WHEN INCORPORATED INTO A STRUCTURE, natural stone can convey permanence, stability and established confidence. But it comes with a price, and it’s substantial. Not only is stone expensive to purchase and install, it also requires considerable structural support.

Specialty stone finishes from Parex USA effectively mimic the look and design aesthetic of natural stone economically, without many of the structural elements required to support it.

Our spray- or trowel-applied finishes create seamless, permanent, tough-surfaced interior and exterior walls, while providing design flexibility, subtle beauty and creative colors.

From smooth rock or stone finishes to coarse multicolored granite, these finishes add distinctive texture, durability, color and design to any wall.

Real stonework? Parex USA specialty stone finishes create the aesthetic look of natural stone economically and without the weight.

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IT’S NOT EXACTLY your grandfather’s stucco. With metallic coatings by Parex USA, you can achieve a true, metallic pearlescent appearance without the cost of architectural metal panels. And while you’re getting the look of attached metal, you’re also getting a wealth of advantages. Metallic coatings provide a flexible color coat for curved and corner applications.

Maintenance is also minimal, becausethe non-tacky surface provides high resistance to accumulation of dirt, moldand pollutants.

If desired, the rich, semi-gloss appearance of the coatings can be given a clear topcoat to achieve a full gloss finish and the look of polished panels.

Metallic coatings: Achieve the unbelievable,contemporary look of architectural metal panels.

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THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR ANY DESIGN.

Now that you’ve discovered the limitless shapes, colors and textures available withParex USA EIFS and stucco, envision theendless possibilities. As the world’s most versatile exterior cladding, you can now effectively mimic stone, brick or nearly any other surface. And in nearly every case,you’re achieving the look you’ve envisionedmore economically.

So while your design plan is forming, consider the incredible flexibility and economic benefits of EIFS and stucco solutions by Parex USA.

What do you envision? EIFS and stucco can achievethe look of past, present or future.

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Parex EIFS. Available inany color, but always green. Restoring beauty.

PAREX EIFS HAS MANY ADVANTAGES beyond its incredible design versatility.It also offers superior energy savings,far beyond the capabilities of mostexterior claddings.

As a result, you’re not only using a system that offers a full spectrum of color choices, accommodates any shape, and offersan unlimited range of texture, you’re also choosing one with superior energy efficiency. Regardless of shape or detailing, Parex EIFS is the ideal solution to helpmeet the country’s most stringentenergy requirements.

By design, EIFS is an energy efficientexterior cladding that wraps your buildingin a continuous thermal blanket, eliminates thermal bridging and increases R-values.And it incorporates an air barrier and water-resistant barrier for additional weather resistance. A tight, well-insulated building envelope is key to cost-effective reductionin energy consumption. Our professionals can help you achieve the design you envision with a green conscience.

A DESIGNERS ARCHITECTURAL CANVAS does not have to be limited to new construc-tion. Parex USA’s EIFS and Stucco solutions can also bring existing buildings back to life. If your vision is to give your building an entirely new look or if you want to bring back the original glory of an old building, Parex USA can provide the solution to easily and economically restore and renovate existing buildings. In addition to enhancing the curb appeal of their building, ownerscan also add energy-efficiency with theuse of EIFS.

Parex USA EIFS is a very lightweight cladding that can be added to existing walls, with minimal demolition and reduced time, labor, noise, environmental pollution and waste-disposal costs. Owners also turn to EIFSfor renovation projects to minimizetenant disturbance.

About Parex USA.

Headquartered in California, Parex USA is a subsidiary of the ParexGroup, a division of the FrenchCorporation S.A. Materis. The ParexGroup is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialty chemicals and ready-to-use mortars for the construction industry. With over 53 manufacturing sites in 19 countriesthe ParexGroup employs more than 2,700 industry professionals who are the cornerstone of this thrivingglobal organization.

Today, Parex USA is one of North America’s most respected suppliers of building materials with companiesthat include Parex, Teifs, LaHabra, El Rey Stucco, and Merkrete Tile and Stone Installation Systems. For moreinformation about EIFS and stucco solutions, visit www.parexusa.com.

Bring your vision to life. Our design professionals and expert Color and Sample technicians can help make your vision a reality. Contact Parex USA’s Color and Sample lab at 866.516.0061 x1985.

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