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- Builders and Masons Agree: Owens Corning Cultured Stone(R) Veneers Ranked the Most Recognized, Most Used, Highest Quality
- PRNewswire-FirstCall (5/30/2007)
- SAN FRANCISCO, May 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Owens Corning Cultured Stone(R) is the nation's most recognized, most used and highest quality brand of manufactured stone veneer, according to the results of the 2007 Brand Use Study by BUILDER magazine and the 2006 survey by Masonry Construction. Additionally, the 2006 Remodeling magazine reader panel ranked Cultured Stone(R) as the most preferred manufactured stone product for exterior siding. The results of these surveys are just a few of the many reasons the Cultured Stone(R) brand lays claim to the tagline The Preferred Name In Stone(TM).
- Use Composite Materials to Avoid Splintery Decks
- Record, The; Bergen County, N.J. (5/30/2007)
- Q. Our deck is in great shape structurally, but the deck surface and the tops of the railings are rough and splintery. Power sanding the surface of the decking and rails would appear to be the obvious solution, but the screws or nails used as fasteners would make this difficult on many decks. If splinters are a problem in only a few places, these areas can be sanded without damaging fasteners by using a hand-held belt sander.
- New Report Catalogues the Range of Non-Metallic Materials Produced in Russia
- Business Wire (5/30/2007)
- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c58375) has announced the addition of Non-Metallic Materials Produced in Russia Part 2 to their offering.Non-metallic rock materials for construction are obtained as a result of mechanical processing of igneous rock, sedimentary, metamorphic rock mined in open-cast mines (quarries). Main processes of mechanical processing are sizing (for sand-gravel materials); crushing and sizing (for macadam, rubble stone and crushed sand production); classification (for fractional sand production); ablution of macadam, gravel, sand and sometimes dry cleaning of them; bucking, grinding and polishing for facing slabs production of half-finished blocks, drying and crushing for mineral powder production.
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Classic Black Composite Railing System
- BUILDER Magazine (5/29/2007)
- TimberTech. Dress up any deck with the Classic Black composite railing system. The industry's first black composite railing is made with the same precision as the maker's other composite materials for a durable, attractive surface. The low-gloss finish complements all TimberTech decking, including tropical styles. 800.307.7780.
- Exterior Products Review: Colorful Composites
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/29/2007)
- Owning an elegant hardwood deck can feel like a tropical fantasy. The rich color variations and stylish grains of woods like ipe, mahogany, and walnut provide an exotic twist to a home's outdoor extension.But caring for tropical hardwoods can be a nightmare due to the staining, oiling, and washing required--and that's not to mention those pangs of guilt every time the environment-conscious homeowner thinks about the rainforest from which the woods were harvested.
- Going with The Flow: Computerized Irrigation System Reads Weather Conditions and Can Be Adjusted Accordingly
- Albuquerque Journal (5/27/2007)
- Mindful of New Mexico's arid climate, Pulte Homes of New Mexico has opted for a high-tech irrigation system that will minimize water waste in the landscaped areas at its Loma Colorado development. Pulte has picked a computercontrolled irrigation system developed by Calsense of Carlsbad, Calif., which can be programmed to shut off automatically when it is windy, rainy or when the system springs a leak. By analyzing water usage reports, the landscape manager can fine-tune the system to work out a more efficient water budget.
- Infrared Burners Turn Up Heat for Backyard Grills
- Augusta Chronicle, The (5/26/2007)
- For a quarter century, chefs at pricey steakhouses have been searing meat on burners that cook with infrared energy. With the expiration of a key patent, major gas grill manufacturers, including market leader Char-Broil, have scrambled to bring infrared cooking to the masses with models in the $500 to $1,000 range. < "Infrared is really hot," said Leslie Wheeler, a spokeswoman for the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, an industry group in Arlington, Va. "They're great for searing and then either you turn it down or move over to another burner for cooking."
- Outdoor Luxe
- San Jose Mercury News (5/26/2007)
- May 26--The idea of bringing the outdoors in, a theme particularly cherished in California homes, is reversing itself. "Outdoor ease with indoor comfort," promises the Gardener's Supply Company catalog, while a Smith & Hawken catalog features its outdoor living room sale. "I think this year is the year that consumers are really willing to take the leap with that living room look and go beyond just eating outdoors," says Jennifer Wilson, a spokeswoman for Lowe's.
- Choosing a Color for Your Deck Just Got Easier
- PRNewswire (5/22/2007)
- PITTSBURGH, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Your perfect deck is a deep walnut color. No more guessing how the stain will perform on your deck or how it will coordinate with your favorite chaise lounge."Every wood variety holds color differently and, just like selecting paint colors for the interior of your house, it can be a challenge to gauge how a particular stain color will look on your deck," said Bob Barbacci, Olympic brand manager.
- Wise Landscaping Can Lower Utility Bills
- Intelligencer Journal (5/20/2007)
- James Dulley Cut Your Utility Bills For warm climates in Zone 10, the range is 30 to 40 degrees. For cold climates in Zone 1, the range is minus-30 to minus-40 degrees.
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