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Floor Covering News
MAY 6, 2022
It’s important for exterior installations to be protected from the [prospect] of efflorescence,” said Ian O’Connor, product manager, grout, care and tools, Custom Building Products. Following is an overview of some of the latest grouts and sealants designed to address issues on the jobsite. Custom Building Products.
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Green Building Council (USGBC) updated the primary version of the LEED green building certification program, LEED v4, to more directly address carbon emissions and climate change. The updates will raise the threshold of LEED v4 to encourage greater energy performance, aligning LEED v4 with the rigor of LEED v4.1,
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Diary of a Tile Addict
JANUARY 27, 2020
In fact, formaldehyde emissions for several wood-based building and flooring products have been federally restricted since 2011 under the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act. Ceramic tile is also free from PVC, a resin used in other types of floor coverings, and a subject of concern for many health experts. Retroactive2.0
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 9, 2014
Is a LEED home right for you? Image Source: Jeffers Design Group. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a certification program for green building. Without even realizing it, you may have already step foot into one of the famous LEED buildings. Why Would You Want A LEED Certified Home?
Diary of a Tile Addict
JANUARY 31, 2020
Product quality, design, innovation, Italian origin, and sustainability are all key components of the Italian ceramic tile industry’s success. Ceramic products can be certified as complying with the main international green building assessment protocols (LEED, BREEAM, etc.). Aix by Atlas Concorde. I Filati di Rex by Rex Ceramiche.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 10, 2022
The Brand Promises serves as a call-to-action and highlights the company’s six strategic areas of focus: developing innovative solutions ; committing to sustainability; enabling iconic design; fostering trust for life; providing the best installer experience; and serving customers as family. Enabling iconic designs. Trusted for life.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 22, 2014
Whether you are already living in a LEED certified home , or you are still struggling to change your bulbs to LED ones, you will surely find some great tips here. Good Housekeeping magazine cited a study that showed the average homeowner buys a power tool and uses it for only half an hour in its lifetime. Image Source: High Craft.
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