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NSI completes two homes with Gary Sinise Foundation

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Army First Sergeant John Borders and family. Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for two homes with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program. The Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program builds 100% mortgage-free, specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders.

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Protecting Your Home From Extreme Heat Damage

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We know what heat does to our bodies, but what about our homes? Surely, there's an impact to relentless hot weather assaults on our roof, foundation, siding, patio and even interiors. We already know that high temps make our air conditioning systems work harder. Does it make their lives shorter too? Quite possibly. The post Protecting Your Home From Extreme Heat Damage comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Armstrong Flooring: Prospects look brighter under AHF

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AHF Products has invested more than $35 million in the Lancaster plant, originally owned by Armstrong Flooring. M ountville , P a.—What a difference a year makes. When AHF Products finalized its purchase of certain assets of the Armstrong Flooring brand last year , there were some question marks about what the company would look like moving forward.

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Coffee Biochar Could Replace Sand in Concrete

The A to Z of Building

Australian engineers have discovered a way to make stronger concrete using roasted, used coffee grounds, giving the drink additive a “double-shot” and reducing waste going to landfills.

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Laticrete introduces Platinum Plus adhesive mortar

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Bethany, Conn.— Laticrete , a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has introduced 254 Platinum Plus, a high-performance, lightweight thin-set adhesive mortar that builds on the strengths of the original 254 Platinum. The new formula features a lighter, creamier consistency for greater workability and an impressive 60-minute open time to allow greater flexibility for installers on the job site.

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BSW Group Launches Four New Websites to Drive Digital Innovation of Timber Sector

The A to Z of Building

The UK’s largest integrated timber and forestry business, BSW Group, has launched four new websites as it aims to drive further innovation within the timber sector. The UK’s largest.

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