What kind of finishes and siding can be applied to APEX Block and is mesh or lathing required?
All finishes must be installed according to the requirements of the IBC and/or your local jurisdiction. An inherent and distinct advantage of incorporating recycled EPS to make APEX Blocks, is that our blocks yield a coarse and pliant surface that allows finishes to be applied DIRECTLY to our block WITHOUT having to require mesh and/or “chicken wire”. Drywall, stucco, plaster, rock, or veneer and other similar applications become a TWO step process vs. a FOUR step process. Below grade walls require standard waterproofing techniques applied in accordance with IBC Section 1806 or IRC Section R406. Click to learn how the APEX Block building process compares to other building methods.
