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Mark Fowler

Orange County, CA
As seen in: Walls & Ceilings, New Zealand Herald, Sky Sports, The World Bank Research Observer, American Thinker, Palm Beach Daily News, The Patriot Post, TVNewsCheck, Radio World, Farm Weekly, KTBG-FM (Kansas City, MO) and
Covers:  Lath- Plaster-Stucco- Terrazzo- Building Codes- Construction Management- association management- magazine publishing

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Mark Fowler started in the plastering industry in the 1970's. Journeyman, estimator and manager running lath and plaster work. Worked at the Northwest wall and ceiling bureau for 11 years, then Soltner Group Architects in Seattle. Collective bargaining Agent for signatory contractors in plastering, carpentry and drywall. Sat on various apprenticeship council , Licensed Calif contractor and industry expert program. Author of two manuals and many technical papers. Editorial Director for Walls…

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Metal Siding Drives High-Performance Wall Systems

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By Mark Fowler
| Walls & Ceilings Verified
Exterior metal siding is increasingly specified in high-performance wall assemblies where durability, controlled aesthetics, and constructability are critical. For architects and contractors, the system’s value extends beyond appearance to enclosure strategy—repeatable panelization, predictable transition detailing, and compatibility with rainscreen assemblies that support moisture management and long service life.
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The Danger of Assumptions on the Jobsite

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By Mark Fowler
| Walls & Ceilings Verified
Like many Americans, I am concerned about a trend in today’s media. Too often, news coverage goes beyond reporting what someone said and ventures into telling us what that person meant or even what they were thinking. Pundits on television seem unable to resist editorializing a short video clip. They present the clip and then immediately add their interpretation, sometimes going so far as to explain the speaker’s “true” motivations. It seems designed to evoke a reaction.
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Code Isn’t Stone — It’s Process and Judgment

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By Mark Fowler
| Walls & Ceilings Verified
The day I was truly educated on the building code is one I will never forget. I was a new manager at an architectural firm when asked to address a contentious issue with a local building department regarding a remodel we were designing. The existing building clearly did not meet code and presented both fire and egress concerns. As part of the remodel, we proposed what we believed was a straightforward solution to correct the condition.
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