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Main Street biz is the silver lining under the COVID-19 cloud

Floor Covering News

That’s according to anecdotal information provided by industry executives FCNews contacted for its annual Main Street market report. Other industry executives report similar experiences and observations. While many residential shoppers hunkered down over the past few months, some local businesses took the opportunity to spruce up.

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MAPEI receives indoor air quality certifications

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for low VOC emissions in various categories including architectural coatings, sealants and adhesives. 2017 (CA 01350) for the school classroom, private office and single-family residence parameters as well as SCAQMD Rule 1113 for architectural coatings and Rule 1168 for Adhesives and Sealants.

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Why Green Design Companies are Overhauling the Home Industry

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Few people realize that formaldehyde is a key ingredient in Urea–formaldehyde, the adhesive resin that holds composite woods like particleboard, plywood and medium-density fiberboard? Image Via: Maienza-Wilson Interior Design + Architecture. That assumption may be hazardous to your family’s health. Who wouldn’t want that?).

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All About Bamboo Flooring — Understand Your Options

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Volatile organic chemicals emissions – Although bamboo flooring comes from natural products, the adhesive used with it can produce volatile organic chemical (VOC) emissions, which impact air quality. Review the Consumer Reports Floor Buying Guide to see how bamboo floors compare to other flooring options. Bamboo Floor Cons.

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The Best Smart Home Automation Systems to Buy Now

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The vast majority of owners reported that it was easy to install and program, usually taking less than an hour to be up and running. One user also reported that his pets set off the alarm, even though they weighed under the recommended 30 pounds. There were some useful suggestions from tech-minded users.

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Residential Deconstruction versus Demolition | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

To actually determine the value of a donation, you need to know the following: If the value of the donation is $500 or greater, Form 8283 requires the preparation of an appraisal report and the signature of an independent, third-party appraiser. The Creative Process for an. They are down to ground and easy to understand.

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