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Developing Non-Reinforced Concrete From Stone Offcuts

The A to Z of Building

A group of researchers from EPFL, ETH Zurich, and a Geneva-based architecture firm has created a novel form of non-reinforced concrete using stone offcuts. Prototype walls made with clay, lime, and.

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Natural Stone Institute testing lab receives three distinctions

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute’s testing lab has received three noteworthy distinctions including those related to USACE Validation, ASSIMAGRA S.TONE Network and Fischer Fixings USA. The Natural Stone Institute testing lab has received validation by the U.S. ASTM C97 Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone.

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Using dark stone veneer to decorate your home

Realstone

Why Choose Dark Stone Veneer Enter dark stone veneer. It’s not just about aesthetics; dark stone veneer. The Beauty of Dark Stone in Home Exterior Modernizing Contemporary Homes Exterior Accent As you already know, contemporary homes often lean heavily on clean lines and lighter colors.

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Top five benefits of using natural stone veneer

Realstone

There is natural stone, natural stone veneer, faux stone, stucco, cement and many others depending on your project. It’s easy to make assumptions about the cost, durability and installation time with various products which is why its important to do your research.

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NSI launches new embodied carbon CEU course

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) launched a new CEU course titled “Natural Stone Embodied Carbon Research.” The course is designed to help attendees identify ways to reduce embodied carbon in future projects and identify ways to incorporate natural stone into their projects.

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Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants Launches New Website

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

San Diego, CA – Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, Inc. In addition to its business services, the new CTaSC website provides many resources for companies in the tile and stone industries as well as some for consumers. CTaSC) announces the launch of their new website. Go to https://ctasc.com/blog/economic-indicators/.

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Catalina and CTaSC Announces the Release of the 2013 Stone Report

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants (CTaSC) Announces the Release of the. 2013 Catalina Report on Natural and Manufactured Stone. SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2013) - Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants, Inc. natural and manufactured stone product industry. billion U.S.

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