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Ceramic tile for safe and sustainable homes

Diary of a Tile Addict

Ceramic tile is not only beautiful, it is also healthy for your home. So states a Bulletin from TCNA (Tile Council of North America)s. The Bulletin notes that tile is also long-lasting, easy to clean, fire-safe, and offers many slip-resistant choices. Ceramic tile contains none of the formaldehyde found in some floor coverings.

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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. It qualifies for many green-building rating systems, including LEED v4, the WELL Building Standard, BREEAM, Living Building Challenge, NAHB Green Building Standard and more. It also conforms with CDPH Standard Method v1.2-2017

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Third annual FCNnovation award winners announced

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FlinTile addressees the most important downsides of ceramic tiles offering easy installation, lightweight tiles and s trong impact resistance. As the click system ensures perfect alignment of the tiles, installation of a FlinTile floor does not require any specific tools or the use of spacers. But that ’ s not all.

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Waterproof flooring makes a splash in 2022

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Dealers across the country report that “waterproof flooring,” when positioned correctly , draws in more consumers than any other tagline in today’s market. It features an innovative installation system and is available in vinyl plank and vinyl tile options. Designs feature 21 (16 tile) unique planks or 51 square feet of unique décor.

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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. link] Bob Borson Do you really run into asbestos related issues in residential demolition?

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