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New Construction Stucco in Decatur, GA
Decatur infill projects are tight, visible and closely watched. We bid stucco and EIFS packages from plans and specifications, coordinate flashing with the other trades and sequence our work to keep your schedule moving.
- Bids from your documents
- Submittals & mockups
- Coordinated with other trades
- Multifamily & retail builds
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Decatur commercial stucco & EIFS. Property managers, boards, owners & builders.
Infill projects leave no room for rework
Most new commercial construction in Decatur is infill: mixed-use buildings on former surface lots, apartments near the MARTA stations, additions on institutional campuses and small retail buildings on corner lots. Sites are compact, neighbors are close and the finished facade is in full public view, so a cladding package that has to be torn out and redone costs more here than on an open suburban pad.
We work as the envelope trade on those projects. We review the drawings and specifications at bid, flag gaps at window, storefront and roof-to-wall interfaces, and submit product data, details and mockups for approval. On site, we coordinate with the window installer, roofer and framer so flashing is lapped in the right order and the weather barrier is inspected before it is covered.
Whether the design calls for three-coat hard coat, drainable EIFS or both, our schedule includes cure times and weather, and we tell you early when a sequence change will affect the finish.
Stucco & EIFS for new commercial projects
Ground-up buildings, additions and facade packages for general contractors and developers in and around Decatur.
Multifamily buildings
Apartment and condominium buildings with balconies, breezeways and many repeated window openings.
Retail & mixed-use
Storefront surrounds, towers, parapets and signage bands on shopping centers and mixed-use buildings.
Office & medical
Low- and mid-rise office and professional buildings clad in stucco, EIFS or a combination of both.
Restaurants & hospitality
Restaurant shells, hotels and amenity buildings with custom colors, textures and foam profiles.
Submittals & mockups
Product data, finish samples and mockup panels prepared for architect review before production work begins.
Additions & facade packages
New wings and re-clad facades tied into existing walls so the old and new envelope work together.
Hard coat or EIFS for your project
Most commercial projects are specified for either three-coat portland cement stucco or a drainable EIFS, and some use both on different elevations. Hard coat stucco is a dense, impact-resistant cement finish built over a weather barrier, lath and weep screed. EIFS adds a layer of insulation board behind a reinforced base coat and finish, and makes larger foam profiles and cornices practical.
Whichever system is specified, the parts that decide whether the wall stays dry are the same: a continuous weather barrier, flashing at windows, parapets and roof-to-wall transitions, control or expansion joints where the design calls for them, and sealant at every termination. When we review your documents, we point out details that conflict with the system manufacturer’s requirements so they can be resolved before the bid is final, not during construction.
| System | Build-up | Often used on |
|---|---|---|
| Three-coat stuccoHard coat | Barrier, lath, scratch, brown, finish | Ground floors, high-traffic walls |
| Drainable EIFS | Barrier, insulation board, mesh, finish | Upper floors, large elevations |
| Foam profilesCornices, bands | Shaped foam, base coat, finish | Parapets, towers, accents |
| Combined facadesStucco and EIFS | Each system to its own spec | Mixed-use and retail |
From bid documents to final punch list
A facade crew that shows up when the wall is ready and leaves it ready for the next trade keeps your schedule intact.
Review & bid
We review the drawings, specifications and system details, then send a written bid that lists what is included, what is excluded and any details we recommend clarifying.
- Itemized by system
- Clarifications in writing
- Exclusions stated
Submittals & coordination
We prepare product submittals and mockups, and confirm sequencing and flashing responsibility with the framing, window and roofing trades.
- Submittals & samples
- Mockup for approval
- Flashing scope agreed
Install & close out
Crews install by elevation as the building is ready, cure each coat properly, walk the punch list with you and turn over the finish as approved.
- Sheathing checked first
- Scheduled by elevation
- Punch list walked
Bidding a project now?
Send the drawings and specifications, or the facade sheets and wall sections, and we will return a written bid.
Often part of the same package
New construction work usually includes one or more of these, and the same crews carry them through.
EIFS Installation
Drainable EIFS for new buildings, additions and facade re-clads, installed to the manufacturer's specification.
Learn moreStucco Installation
Three-coat portland cement stucco over a proper weather barrier, lath, control joints and weep screed.
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Apartments & Multifamily
Building-by-building envelope repair for apartment communities, with work planned around residents.
Learn moreLogistics on Decatur job sites
Permits, deliveries and staging work differently on a downtown Decatur lot than on a suburban pad site.
Whether a site falls under the City of Decatur or unincorporated DeKalb County decides who reviews permits and inspections, and the general contractor or developer usually owns that process. We supply the cladding submittals and details reviewers ask for, place lifts and scaffold according to your site logistics plan, and schedule deliveries around street parking and pedestrian routes.
Submittals & mockups
Product data, details and sample panels delivered early so approvals do not hold up the facade.
Sequenced with your trades
Windows, roofing and framing coordinated so flashing laps correctly the first time.
Small-site staging
Material deliveries and lift positions planned for sites with little laydown space.
- Downtown Decatur
- Decatur MARTA station area
- East Lake
- Avondale station area
- Avondale Estates
- Kirkwood
- Edgewood
- North Decatur
- Tucker
- Clarkston
- Atlanta
New construction FAQ for Decatur projects
What general contractors and developers building in Decatur ask before awarding the cladding package.
Who handles permits on a Decatur project?
Can you work within the limited staging space on a downtown Decatur site?
Do you bid from plans and specifications?
Do you provide submittals and mockups?
Who is responsible for window and roof-to-wall flashing?
Can you handle multifamily projects with several buildings?
Send us your Decatur bid package
Share plans, specifications and the schedule. We will review the envelope details and return an itemized proposal.