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NSI names Person, Craftsman of the Year

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According to the Natural Stone Institute, Picco championed the industry’s sustainability initiative, helping give the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard relevance in the marketplace and positioning natural stone as a sustainable building material for the design community. He was a tremendous influence on me and our staff this year.”.

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Avente Tile Talk: Installing a slate tile floor

Tile Talk

Installing a slate tile floor. For the present project that we are working on Vermont slate tile was chosen for the mudroom entry way as well as the half bathroom that is attached to it. Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor.

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Web exclusive: Remainder of states to resume construction activity

Floor Covering News

There’s encouraging news for flooring dealers who rely on builder business. Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington and Vermont—are in the process of allowing home building to resume operations. Vermont jumps back in. By Ken Ryan. The latest updates from the final five holdover states are as follows: Michigan ready to roll.

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Considering white marble counter tops? | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

We lived in a house with light counter tops and dark floors; I could never tell when the counter was clean and the floor always looked filthy. Tammie I love the look of a white marble counter and my favorite white marbles are from VermontVermont Danby being my all time favorite. Personally, I like this.

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Los Angeles Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We delved into the interior design, looking for features such as hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, balconies and other modern features. Many of the modern, hip hotels like The Standard have beautiful rooftop bars with great sunset views. Interiors include Italian soft-close cabinetry, hardwood flooring and private patios.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Florida Tile has taken the look of early Americana and its own Made-In-The-USA initiative a few steps further with the release of Cliffside HDP High Definition Porcelain™ wall and floor tile, inspired by traditional Vermont slate.“As TI-ProBoard® offers a Commercial Floor Rating and can be cut to size and installed with standard tools.

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Building with Structural Insulated Panels. or SIPs | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Then the attic maybe ventilated or not though if it isn’t being ventilated as you went with a hot roof system you can smack yourself for not using SIPS The ceiling / attic floor could be made of SIPS panels & then the roof framed, in this case the attic should be ventilated.

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