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We have finished the bathroom counter, floors and shower stalls with a dark slate tile from Glendyne. Slate is a natural stone, so its surfaces have more character and inconsistencies in texture - and at times in thickness - than manufactured tiles. This can mean a bit more effort on the part of installers, but a more...

...stones © Oak Pavers How the permeable pavingstones work: For the most part, the 'water-permeable paver stones' you will see and read about are not actually porous and don't absorb water any differently than conventional paver stones, the permeability comes from creating a larger space between them to allow water ...

...stone wool ], measurements of R-value per inch were made over a range of different temperatures more characteristic of in-service temperatures. As shown in Figure 1 below, these measurements found that the R value of both insulation types change with temperature, with the polyisocyanurate [polyiso] demonstrating a more...

...stones or other materials The filling can be of all shapes and colors of granite or other stones. An important point to make when building a gabion wall in a cold climate – be sure to use non-porous stones that don’t absorb water and then freeze and crack in the winter. The size of the stones can vary quite a bit...

...stone $3000-$5000 A beautiful natural surface, but being a relatively soft stone it can scratch easily. Finish it at first with a few coats of mineral oil, add more for colour consistancy over its life. Like many others, it's quite durable if you're okay with a few scratches from general use. No matter ho...

...stone. 2) Ask your contractor to protect topsoil for future use. Excavated topsoil should be placed in a designated spot and protected from washing away with a waterproof covering such as a tarp. DRAINAGE under Slab on Grade Foundations: At the bottom of the foundation drainage trench, install rigid French drai...

...stone of passive solar design, December 21st and June 21st when the sun is at its highest and lowest points. In Passive Solar design, window size and placement along with overhangs and shading are determined based on these two dates to ensure maximum exposure at midday December 21st, and maximum shading at midday Jun...

...stone, tile and plaster) rather than cast iron like wood and pellet stoves. Masonry heaters are an extremely efficient way to heat with wood, as they burn efficiently, and the exhaust gas is directed through a lengthy series of heat exchange channels that warm the stone. masonry heater image via Pinterest This ...

...stone or compacted stone. They want it to be safely hooked to the water and sewer system of the main house, with power lines trenched unless the house is powered by solar panels. Units must be skirted with wheels hidden. Some communities require the skirting to be fireproof as well to avoid any embers from blowing ...

...stone. This procedure produces a very distinct, almost industrial aesthetic to the aluminum tiles. Arizona hosts the biggest aircraft graveyard in the world, dating back to 1946 and known as ‘The Boneyard’. This is the final resting place for 4000 aircraft including WWII bombers, fighter jets, helicopters and airline...

...stone, two feet out from the building perimeter. Install pins where the corners of the building will be. Install all sub-slab plumbing, electrical conduits and radon gas evacuation tubes. Note: We would strongly recommend seeking a plumber with experience in slab-on-grade construction. As all plumbing work will...