Patterson Whittaker Architectural Profiles

10/27/2026

EIFS is one of the most common exterior wall assemblies on mid-rise commercial, retail, and multifamily buildings, and it happens to be the same project type where architectural EPS profiles get specified most often.

That overlap isn't a coincidence, but it does raise questions about attachment methods, substrate compatibility, and where the profile meets the finish coat. We put together what architects and contractors need to know before specifying EPS profiles on an EIFS building:

EIFS — Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems — is one of the most common exterior wall assemblies on commercial and multifamily residential buildings constructed over the past several decades. It’s prevalent in the same project types where EPS architectural profiles are most commonly specifie...

10/21/2026

Architects who specify our products for the first time usually know what they want the profiles to do. Where that language belongs in the drawing set is a different question.

Architects who specify PW Profiles’ cement coated EPS products for the first time often know what they want the profiles to do and how they want them to look. What’s less clear is where in the document set they belong, what language to use, what the contractor needs to execute the installation c...

10/16/2026

We get compared to wood, precast, GFRC, stucco, and cut stone all the time, and we're glad to be. Take a look at how cement coated architectural EPS stacks up against the materials you already know:

Patterson Whittaker offers elegant, lightweight, durable and natural looking architectural details that are easy to install and typically less expensive than pre-cast concrete, wood assemblies, and other complex profiling methods. And since we are simply an applied decorative material, we help avoid...

10/10/2026

Traditional trim that's mechanically fastened through the wall assembly becomes part of a building's waterproof system whether anyone planned for that or not. When it fails, the question of who's responsible gets complicated fast. We broke down where that liability actually falls, and why surface applied EPS avoids the issue from the start:

A building’s water-resistive barrier is supposed to keep water out for the life of the structure. Every hole poked through that barrier is a place where water can find its way back in. Traditional trim, when it’s mechanically fastened with screws or nails driven through the wall assembly, create...

10/04/2026

A cornice, a window surround, or an arch shouldn't cost you your schedule. That's the whole reason cement coated architectural EPS exists, and why more architects are turning to it instead of the materials they grew up specifying.

09/29/2026

Every hole driven through a building's waterproof membrane is a place water can eventually find its way back in. Surface applied trim skips that problem entirely, which is why many contractors choose our architectural EPS instead. Light enough to be glued on, no holes needed.

09/23/2026

Installing traditional crown moulding is, most of the time, a two person job. A single length of solid wood or MDF is heavy and awkward enough on a ladder that crews plan for an extra set of hands before they even start.

Cement coated EPS crown moulding weighs a fraction of that. One installer can maneuver it, hold it in place, and set it without waiting on a second crew member to free up. Here's why more contractors are making the switch:

Installing traditional crown moulding is, most of the time, a two-person job. A single length of solid wood or MDF crown is heavy and awkward enough to maneuver along a ladder and hold in place while it’s fastened, that most crews plan for an extra set of hands before they even start. Add compound...

09/12/2026

Restoring a historic building means matching what's already there without damaging the original structure or blowing the budget on custom stone carving. Cement coated EPS lets you reproduce the same profiles, at the same scale, without the weight or the lead time that comes with quarried stone. Here's how it worked on a real restoration project:

Architects and contractors in charge of restoration on historic buildings have to consider how to reproduce the historical properties in a way that won’t damage the existing structure, will look identical to the original designs, and will last long enough to not require a replacement for the near ...

08/11/2026

The full catalog of PW Profiles products -- columns, cornices, arches, quoins, wall panels, brackets, pilasters, and more -- is available on our website. If you are starting a new project and want to see what is possible, that is the right place to begin.

Architectural Details, Arches & keystones, Bases, Brackets & corbels, Chimney caps & details, Columns & pilasters, Cornice & parapet systems, Coves & crowns, Doors & window systems, Sills, Casings, Headers, Horizontal mid-bands, Mantels, Mirror & picture frames, Quoins, Wainscot caps & chair rails,....

08/05/2026

Beyond weight and wait -- two of the biggest complaints about working with natural stone. Our blog post breaks down where EPS profiles exceed stone on the dimensions that matter most to architects and contractors.

Architectural stone is one of the most popular materials in architecture. It is highly durable, beautiful, and highly appreciated option for many architectural products. It is also a constant challenge. These days, architects and contractors are looking for anything they can to save money and time,....