This Newsletter will be covering popular “Myths” related to stucco. We appreciate your support as members and look forward to working together to get the truth out about stucco as a cladding that is fire rated, water resistant, vapor permeable,…
Summer 2025 eNews
This summer edition covers Stucco Marketing versus sales, LA Fires, why Engineers have issues with stucco … Read more >
Fall 2024 eNews
The Fall edition covers several technical issues and at the top of the list is the new drainage requirements for stucco. The term CLIMATE ZONE will be very important to all the contractors installing stucco. SMA can help you stay…
Summer 2024 eNews
In this addition you will meet the new SMA Board of Directors and read up on water resistant barriers. Read more >
Winter 2024 eNews
A lot is changing at the SMA and we are growing. A list of all the sponsors for the National Association of Home Builders ( NAHB) show is included and a brief write up on each of the sponsors. They…
Fall 2023 eNews
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Summer 2023 eNews
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SMA Membership Lunch Meeting
September 11, 2025 – September 11, 2025 6501 E Nohl Ranch Rd Map and Directions | Register Online Now Description: SPEAKER: Jacob Belk Renowned Economist TOPIC: The Economy Jacob has spent the last 10 years forecasting…
Winter 2023 eNews
The SMA’s Winter 2023 newsletter covers promotional efforts for the stucco industry at the NAHB Internal Builders Show.. We go in depth on cement plaster on masonry walls with a history , best practices, tips and options for making an…
Fall 2022 eNews
The SMA has launched a new format and style of newsletter. We call it Tech Talk. This is because technical issues are a prime concern for all in the stucco industry. This issue focuses on windows in stucco clad walls. …
Spring 2022 eNews
The SMA is frequently asked about changes in the ASTM standard related to lath and plaster. In this issue the SMA highlights the prominent changes in the C1063 made from 2006 to the year 2020. We also introduce our newly elected SMA president and board of directors.
Fall 2021 eNews
The SMA’s Fall 2021 newsletter explains the differences in Stucco application between East and West Coast and introduces our new SMA President and Board of Directors.
Spring 2021 eNews
The SMA’s Spring 2021 newsletter sends a warning to the stucco industry concerning a new International Building Code, Section 2510.6 with significant, and confusing, changes for stucco installations. Our virtual Membership Meeting on May 12 will clarify this Code issue. Also in this newsletter, see our new stucco Trade Tip on ‘floating the basecoat.’ And STUCCO LIVE! is back in Las Vegas!
Fall 2020 eNews
Our Fall 2020 newsletter launches the SMA’s groundbreaking online video training programs for lathers, plasterers and contractors/supervisors – training modules 1-5 are FREE, with an optional test available if you want a certification card. Also in this issue, IBC and IRC code updates on Water Resistive Barriers (WRB).
Summer 2020 eNews
In our Summer 2020 newsletter: While the pandemic has flipped everything upside down, the SMA is nearly ready to launch our new online training Certification Program for lathers, plasterers and supervisors – see our introductory video available online now. Also in this issue, updates to OSHA’s Silica Compliance requirements, new Technical Bulletins from the SMA, and cement board complications.
The SMA now offers online video training and optional certificate to lathers, plasterers and supervisors, English and Spanish versions.
Go inside this fireproof home in Los Angeles.
Fireproof homes could be the answer to massive wildfires across the West. Reprinted from USA Today, 8/17/2018.
