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TCNA unveils material ingredient guide

Floor Covering News

The fully assessed reports will make ceramic tile, mortar and grout products eligible for contribution to LEED, WELL and Living Building Challenge optimization credits, the TCNA said. “This work provides the marketplace with key information needed by those pursuing LEED green building certification as they select products.”.

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Emerges as a Leader in Green Remodeling.

H.Winter Showroom Blog

I would like to take the next several entries to show you why ceramic, porcelain and stone tile can allow you to live healthier, save you money and decrease the negative impact of your home on the environment. If you are a builder or contractor and want to know more about LEED points , the U.S.

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Exploring the sustainability of ceramic surfaces

Diary of a Tile Addict

The assessment was conducted by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and compared the total life cycle impacts of different types of floor covering materials: porcelain tile, carpet, parquet, marble, resin and linoleum. It revealed the superior environmental performance of Italian porcelain floor tiles.

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DALTILE and LATICRETE DONATE MATERIALS TO TILE HOMES IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

TPFH is part of MRC, which welcomes donations of all types of building materials as well as disaster relief supplies, educational resources, household necessities, and medical supplies. Daltile is an industry-leading brand of ceramic, porcelain, glass, metal, manufactured stone and natural stone tile products. About Daltile.

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Architects & Contractors Enlist CUSTOM Architectural Services Team to Recommend Best Systems

CUSTOM Insights Blog

We are in a paradigm shift with new finishes in tile, porcelain panels, glass, metals and natural stone, so specifications need to be very specific regarding installation methods and materials. We are specialists who are up to date and focused on tile installation so we can act as a resource.

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Florida Tile Announces "Green Products"

H.Winter Showroom Blog

of the current LEED standard. Set objectives and Targets Florida Tile is committed to setting objective goals for our environmental policy and expending the time and resources to meet them. The series are: Gran Canyon Highlands Las Olas Washington Progetto Casa also contains 20% recycled content.

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