THE SIMPLIFIED WALL
A Guide On How To Transform Stucco Wall
Design With Integrated CI Systems
THE SIMPLIFIED WALL
A Guide On How To Transform Stucco Wall Design With Integrated CI Systems
A Guide On How To Transform Stucco Wall
Design With Integrated CI Systems
A Guide On How To Transform Stucco Wall
Design With Integrated CI Systems
THE SIMPLIFIED WALL
A Guide On How To Transform Stucco Wall
Design With Integrated CI Systems
THE SIMPLIFIED WALL
A Guide On How To Transform Stucco Wall Design With Integrated CI Systems
A Guide On How To Transform Stucco Wall
Design With Integrated CI Systems
A Guide On How To Transform Stucco Wall
Design With Integrated CI Systems
THE SIMPLIFIED WALL
A Guide On How To Transform Stucco Wall
Design With Integrated CI Systems
THE SIMPLIFIED WALL
A Guide On How To Transform Stucco Wall Design With Integrated CI Systems
A Guide On How To Transform Stucco Wall
Design With Integrated CI Systems
A Guide On How To Transform Stucco Wall
Design With Integrated CI Systems
Lighter than
Cement Board
Faster
Installation
R-5
per inch
Insulation Value
Less Install
Steps
Lighter than
Cement Board
Faster
Installation
R-5
per inch
Insulation Value
Less Lnstall
Steps
The Exterior Wall Is Under More Pressure Than Ever
The Exterior Wall Is Under More Pressure Than Ever
Today’s exterior walls have to do more — meet stricter energy codes, resist water in extreme weather,
install faster with fewer skilled workers, and deliver healthier interiors. Yet the way most stucco walls are
still designed and built hasn’t kept up. The result is a widening gap between design intent and real-world performance.
Labor Shortages
Labor shortages force crews to
do more with less. Compressed schedules raise the risk of
errors and rework.
Water Intrusion
Moisture intrusion remains the
leading cause of envelope failure.
Code Compliance
Energy codes now exceed what
traditional assemblies were built to deliver.
Labor Shortages
Labor shortages force crews to do more with less. Compressed schedules raise the risk of
errors and rework.
Water Intrusion
Moisture intrusion remains the leading cause of envelope failure.
Code Compliance
Energy codes now exceed what traditional assemblies were built to deliver.
A Smarter Approach to Exterior Wall Design
A Smarter Approach to Exterior Wall Design
HydroBlok One Backer CI
Simple System Breakdown
Simple System Breakdown
Key priority: HB One Backer CI replaces multiple wall components with a single integrated panel — streamlining both design and construction.
Result:
Fewer layers. Fewer trades. Fewer opportunities for failure.
HB One Backer CI Integrates: Structural-compatible substrate layer
Insulation Focus: Continuous insulation
Barrier Focused Solution: Weather-resistive barrier (WRB)
Different Application Options: Backer for exterior finishes (stucco, stone veneer)
A Smarter Approach to Exterior Wall Design
HydroBlok One Backer CI
Simple System Breakdown
Key priority: HB One Backer CI replaces multiple wall components with a single integrated panel — streamlining both design and construction.
Result:
Fewer layers. Fewer trades. Fewer opportunities for failure.
HB One Backer CI Integrates: Structural-compatible substrate layer
Insulation Focus: Continuous insulation
Barrier Focused Solution: Weather-resistive barrier (WRB)
Different Application Options: Backer for exterior finishes (stucco, stone veneer)
The Simplified Wall
How Integrated CI Systems Are
Transforming Stucco Wall Design
The Simplified Wall
How Integrated CI Systems Are
Transforming Stucco Wall Design
- 0%
Lighter than
Cement Board0%Faster
InstallationR-5
per inch
Insulation Value0%Less Install
Steps
The Simplified Wall
How Integrated CI Systems Are
Transforming Stucco Wall Design
What's Included In The Guide?
• The 4 principles of high-performance wall design
• Why integrated CI systems are replacing layered assemblies
• How traditional and integrated stucco wall systems compare
• A high-performance wall checklist for design and
construction
• Spec guidance across CSI Divisions 04, 06, 07, and 09
What's Included In The Guide?
• The 4 principles of high-performance wall design
• Why integrated CI systems are replacing layered assemblies
• How traditional and integrated stucco wall systems compare
• A high-performance wall checklist for design and
construction
• Spec guidance across CSI Divisions 04, 06, 07, and 09
Download GuideWhat's Included In The Guide?
• The 4 principles of high-performance wall design
• Why integrated CI systems are replacing layered assemblies
• How traditional and integrated stucco wall systems compare
• A high-performance wall checklist for design and
construction
• Spec guidance across CSI Divisions 04, 06, 07, and 09
HB ONE | Backer CI™ vs Competition
All comparisons based on a 3,000 sq ft house*
3
Install Steps
8
Days
5,456
LBS
-
Savings
-
Savings
-
Savings
EIFS
5
Install Steps
17
Days
5,625
LBS
3 Coat
7
Install Steps
24
Days
30,825
LBS
Cement Board
4
Install Steps
15
Days
10,238
LBS
1 Coat
4
Install Steps
15
Days
15,075
LBS
Ready to build better?
Experience the HydroBlok difference for yourself.
Ready to build better?
Experience the HydroBlok difference for yourself.
The Exterior Wall Is Under More Pressure Than Ever
Labor Shortage
Labor shortages force crews to do more with less. Compressed schedules raise the risk of errors and rework.
Water Intrusion
Moisture intrusion remains the leading cause of envelope failure.
Code Compliance
Energy codes now exceed what traditional assemblies were built to deliver.
Lightweight
75% lighter than cement
board for easier handling
and installation
Fast Installation
Reduce labor by 50% with fewer steps and materials
Compatible
Works with all major finish systems (STO, Dryvit, Masterwall)
The Exterior Wall Is Under More Pressure Than Ever
Labor Shortage
Labor shortages force crews to do more with less.
Water Intrusion
Moisture intrusion remains the leading cause of envelope failure.
Code Compliance
Energy codes now exceed what traditional assemblies were built to deliver.
Errors/Rework
Compressed schedules raise the risk of errors and rework.
A Smarter Approach to Exterior Wall Design
Simple System Breakdown
Key priority: HB One Backer CI replaces multiple wall components with a single integrated panel — streamlining both design and construction.
Result:
Fewer layers. Fewer trades. Fewer opportunities for failure.
HB One Backer CI Integrates: Structural-compatible substrate layer
Insulation Focus: Continuous insulation
Barrier Focused Soultion: Weather-resistive barrier (WRB)
Different Application Options: Backer for exterior finishes (stucco, stone veneer)
- 0%
Lighter than
Cement Board0%Faster
InstallationR-5
per inch
Insulation Value0%Less Install
Steps
HB ONE | Backer CI™ vs Competition
All comparisons based on a 3,000 sq ft house*
3
Install Steps
8
Days
5,456
LBS
-
Savings
-
Savings
-
Savings
EIFS
5
Install Steps
17
Days
5,625
LBS
3 Coat
7
Install Steps
24
Days
30,825
LBS
Cement Board
4
Install Steps
15
Days
10,238
LBS
1 Coat
4
Install Steps
15
Days
15,075
LBS
HB ONE | Backer CI™ vs Competition
All comparisons based on a 3,000 sq ft house*
3
Install Steps
8
Days
5,456
LBS
-
Savings
-
Savings
-
Savings
EIFS
5
Install Steps
17
Days
5,625
LBS
3 Coat
7
Install Steps
24
Days
30,825
LBS
Cement Board
4
Install Steps
15
Days
10,238
LBS
1 Coat
4
Install Steps
15
Days
15,075
LBS
HB One Backer CI
Simple System Breakdown
Key priority: HB One Backer CI replaces multiple wall components with a single integrated panel — streamlining both design and construction.
Result:
Fewer layers. Fewer trades. Fewer opportunities for failure.
HB One Backer CI: Structural-compatible substrate layer
Insulation Focus: Continuous insulation
Barrier Focused Solution: Weather-resistive barrier (WRB)
Different Application Options: Backer for exterior finishes (stucco, stone veneer)
A Smarter Approach to Exterior Wall Design
HB One Backer CI
Simple System Breakdown
Key priority: HB One Backer CI replaces multiple wall components with a single integrated panel — streamlining both design and construction.
Result:
Fewer layers. Fewer trades. Fewer opportunities for failure.
HB One Backer CI: Structural-compatible substrate layer
Insulation Focus: Continuous insulation
Barrier Focused Solution: Weather-resistive barrier (WRB)
Different Application Options: Backer for exterior finishes (stucco, stone veneer)
A Smarter Approach to Exterior Wall Design
HB ONE | Backer CI™ vs Competition
All comparisons based on a 3,000 sq ft house*
3
Install Steps
8
Days
5,456
LBS
-
Savings
-
Savings
-
Savings
EIFS
5
Install Steps
17
Days
5,625
LBS
3 Coat
7
Install Steps
24
Days
30,825
LBS
Cement Board
4
Install Steps
15
Days
10,238
LBS
1 Coat
4
Install Steps
15
Days
15,075
LBS
HB ONE | Backer CI™ vs Competition
All comparisons based on a 3,000 sq ft house*
3
Install Steps
8
Days
5,456
LBS
-
Savings
-
Savings
-
Savings
EIFS
5
Install Steps
17
Days
5,625
LBS
3 Coat
7
Install Steps
24
Days
30,825
LBS
Cement Board
4
Install Steps
15
Days
10,238
LBS
1 Coat
4
Install Steps
15
Days
15,075
LBS
HB One | Backer CI™
vs Competition
All comparisons based on a 3,000 sq ft house*
40%
Savings
53%
Savings
3%
Savings
3
Install Steps
8
Days
5,456
LB
EIFS
5
Install Steps
17
Days
5,625
LBS
vs EIFS
vs EIFS
vs 3 Coat
vs Cement Board
vs 1 Coat
HB One | Backer CI™
vs Competition
All comparisons based on a 3,000 sq ft house*
40%
Savings
53%
Savings
3%
Savings
3
Install Steps
8
Days
5,456
LB
EIFS
5
Install Steps
17
Days
5,625
LBS
vs EIFS
vs EIFS
vs 3 Coat
vs Cement Board
vs 1 Coat
Ready to build better?
Experience the HydroBlok difference for yourself.