resentatives work closely with customers to ensure that they have the right application for their particular EIFS project.” Among the company’s innovations is illmod 600, a pre-compressed polyurethane foam tape developed in Germany. Ehlers says the tape expands into joints, man- ages a variety of joint sizes and provides a superior inner seal along with thermal protection. “illmod 600 is designed to seal against wind-driven rain, sound, draft and dirt,” Ehlers adds. “It is an exterior and interior seal impregnated with a flame-retardant, modified acrylic resin and treated with a pressure-sen- sitive adhesive on one side for easy installation.” Ehlers says Tremco products and systems are tested in its Sustainable Building Solutions Test Facility, de- signed for controlled evaluation of air and moisture in- filtration/exfiltration in air barrier systems and building enclosures. Maxwall Inc. works with architects and engineers to make best use of EIFS Canadian Design and Construction Report staff writer Maxwall Inc. specializes in the fields of building en- velope restoration and interior packages. Focusing its efforts in the province of Alberta, the company works with architects and engineers to promote EIFS and ed- ucate the industry on its inherent benefits. CEO Jaromir Kaszewski has 25 years industry ex- perience. He holds an international EIFS inspector li- cence and worked for an EIFS manufacturer before creating Maxwall Inc. His experience on the manufac- turing side is at the basis of a company that values quality and following manufacturer specifications. “We are members of the EIFS Council of Canada and all of our applicators are highly qualified,” he says. “EIFS is an efficient and effective tool and the only way it’s not going to do the job is if it isn’t installed properly, just like any other cladding system. Qualified applica- tion is the key to long lasting and well performing sys- tems.” Kaszewski says besides the focus on quality his company is also focused on educating the industry about the potential of EIFS. He says Maxwall Inc. pro- vides support to the design community to help de- velop a better understanding of the principles for use and the design possibilities. “With EIFS it is easy to design profiles because you can create virtually any look. The details, the finishes that are available make it a very versatile product.” Kaszewski says Maxwall works on restoration proj- ects in the residential, commercial and institutional fields where it helps transform buildings and extend their lifespan through the application of EIFS. For more information, visit www.maxwall.ca. “Such penetrations lead to energy loss, structural de- terioration and poor indoor air quality,” Ehlers explains. “The test facility is a cutting edge, technically advanced and fully automated laboratory designed to generate critical data on the long-term sustainability of products and systems.” Ehlers adds that for EIFS, long-term performance and sustained appearance depend on product compatibility. “Testing of all components in the system can help en- sure adhesion, weatherability and durability, as well as aesthetic implications, over the long term.” Tremco further supports the industry through techni- cal bulletins and documentation outlining application processes. “We also have a technical services team with representatives as well as 75 field sales represen- tatives across Canada and the U.S. who work with all players within the building design and construction team. This includes architects, engineers, construction management firms, and contractors.” Ehlers says a fact that sets Tremco apart from many of its competitors is that these technical reps will work on site, providing hands-on expertise and support. “Our BEST (Building Envelope Solutions Team), comprised of building science specialists, provides unparalleled field support and can offer a singular approach to the build- ing enclosure and critical connection points, providing sole source accountability and minimizing risk.” For more information, visit www.tremcosealants.com. BUILDING ENVELOPE RESTORATION & INTERIOR PACKAGES Quality service on projects ranging from high rise, residential, commercial, re- tail, institutional facilities and low rise residential buildings. Phone: 780-292-1730 Fax: 780-406-5991 www.maxwall.ca The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Winter 2014 – 43