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Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) January 13, 2015
Centura Tile (http://www.Centura.ca), North Americas premier distributor of both residential and commercial floor and wall fashions, is announcing the advantages of designer concrete floors.
With all the fuss about various types of wood flooring, it may be surprising to learn that concrete is beginning to emerge as a popular option for commercial properties, says Ross Keltie, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Centura Tile. Concrete has always had advantages for commercial businesses like grocery stores, but consumers are becoming more educated about the different types of flooring and have begun to inquire about how they can implement concrete into their properties.
Keltie explains that concrete is made up of cement, water, a variety of aggregates that could include stone or gravel, and some kind of bonding agent. The benefits of concrete include being low-maintenance, having a smooth surface that reflects light well, and being a highly durable flooring option. Another big advantage is that newer technologies allow for concrete to be poured without being harmful to indoor air qualities.
In many instances, stripping and refinishing concrete is not necessary. And although the initial cost of installing concrete may be a bit higher than other flooring options, the overall cleaning and maintenance tends to be less costly in the long run, he adds. Its something facilities should consider when making building decisions.
Keltie notes that Centura Tile is offering finishing cements on its flooring showroom that guarantee smooth, joint-free surfaces that are great for interior floors.
We currently offer ARDEX Self-Levelling Toppings and TEC Ultra Wear Surface Topping in our warehouses, Keltie concludes. Both are high quality products and weve been seeing a lot more people using these as flooring options.
For more information on concrete offerings from Centura Tile, visit http://www.centura.ca/installation/designer-concrete-floors/.
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(ANGIE'S LIST) - With a wide variety of colors and finishes, wood tiles are giving real wood floors a run for their money.
The high definition that the manufacturers have been printing on these tiles give the grain a natural look. And then, like I said, the feel. You can feel the grain in it so it seems real, says Flooring expert Cory Steenbergen.
So real, even savvy homeowners are usually fooled.
When they look at them, they actually don't believe that they're actual tiles, says Steenbergen.
In addition to their realistic look, you don't have to worry about the wear and tear that frustrates many homeowners with solid hardwood flooring.
This is way more durable. You will never have fading, scratches, chips, nicks, the fading of the finish, doesn't need to be sealed. It's super easy to clean. There's no warpage, so you don't have to worry about water being on it, says Steenbergen.
Angie Hicks from Angie's List says, Wood-look tile is one of the latest trends these days for anywhere you might have a chance in getting water in your home. So, your kitchen, your bathroom, laundry room, even your basement.
While these tile planks are slightly more expensive than your typical tiles, flooring experts say they're a smart investment.
They can range from $2 to $5 more than your 12x12 porcelain, but the quality that you get from them and the longevity of the tile, you can't beat it and it's going to give a nice warm, modern look to a remodel, says Steenbergen.
The downside? Tiles may help keep your home cooler in the summer, but they may not be so comfortable in the winter if you live in a cold climate. Installation also needs to be perfect. Angie's List says flaws will show.
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Renovations underway at RCC -
January 13, 2015 by
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LUMBERTON Three rooms at Robeson Community College that will be used to provide health care students with life simulation training will be operating within two months, according to college Vice President Channing Jones.
Jones told the colleges board of trustees Monday that the rooms where state-of-the-art mannequins will be used to give students hands-on training should be open as early as next month and no later than March.
The $250,000 in renovations are being funded through a $25 million grant RCC is sharing with five other community colleges. The Better Occupational Outcomes with Simulated Training grant is provided through the U.S. Department of Labor.
Other renovations under way at the college include roofing on Building 8, located on RCCs main campus, and carpet installation in the administration building. According to Vice President Alphonso McRae, 50 percent of the new carpet will be installed this weekend and the rest on Jan. 25 and Jan. 26.
In other business, the trustees on Monday:
Heard a brief enrollment update from Pamela Hilbert, the colleges president. Although the spring semester figures are not final, Hilbert said it appears that spring enrollment will be about 1,725 students, down from the fall enrollment of 1,900 students.
This is the national trend, Hilbert said. Undergraduate enrollments are down at colleges and universities across the country except in metropolitan areas.
According to Hilbert, RCC is trying to recruit new students and maintain those already attending. A committee has been formed, she said, to improve marketing efforts.
Heard a brief report about the colleges chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. The presentation was made by Shamella Cromartie and Louis McIntyre, RCC staff chapter advisers, and RCC student Darious Johnson, the chapters president.
Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society for community college students. To be a member a student must have a 3.5 grade- point average or higher. Currently, there are 28 members of the society on campus at RCC.
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Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) January 12, 2015
REMODELING Magazine announced today the release of its 28th annual Cost vs. Value Report comparing construction costs with resale value for 36 of the most popular home improvement projects in 102 U.S. markets. The entire report, including interactive infographics, is available at http://www.costvsvalue.com and at http://www.remodelingmag.com.
The 2015 report, which compares changes in home improvement project costs with members of National Association of Realtors perceptions of what those projects contribute to a homes price at resale, reflects the mixed messages that were delivered by the housing market throughout 2014.
While the cost of doing projects rose across the board last year by an average of 4.22%, the modest gains in price and tepid increases in the volume of home sales left Realtors concluding that only about half the 36 projects would benefit a homes value at resale. As a result, this years report saw cost-value ratios rise for only five projects. The midrange roofing replacement led the way, rising 5.9%. The other four gainers were the midrange garage door replacement, up 5.6%; the 20-gauge steel replacement entry door, up 5.4%; vinyl siding replacement, up 3.2%; and the sole upscale project: a fiberglass replacement entry door, rising 1.7%. Another 30 projects declined and there was one new project.
Our Cost vs. Value Reports in recent years indicated big-ticket projects such as attic bedrooms and basement remodels were enjoying ever-bigger payoffs, said Craig Webb, Editor-in-Chief, REMODELING and ProSales. For 2015, however, the simpler and lower-cost the project, the bigger its cost-value ratio three of the four projects that cost less than $5,000 are ranked in the top five for cost recouped, and the other two are in the $5,000 - $25,000 price range.
In 2015, the top recouping projects are:
Under $5,000: Steel Entry Door Replacement (101.8%); Mid-range Garage Door Replacement (88.4%); Upscale Garage Door Replacement (82.5%); Steel Entry Door Replacement (72.0%)
$5,000 - $25,000: Manufactured Stone Veneer (92.2%); Fiber-cement Siding Replacement (84.3%); Vinyl Siding Replacement (80.7%)
$25,000 - $100,000: Attic Bedroom (77.2%); Basement Remodel (72.8%); Major Kitchen Remodel (67.8%); Garage Addition (64.8%)
$100,000 +: Two-Story Addition (64.1%); Master Suite Addition (61.7%); Major Kitchen Remodel (59.0%) Master Suite Addition (53.7%)
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DEADWOOD Witnessing a variety of evident problems and also a few that could eventually become evident, Lawrence County Commissioners voted to replace the three boilers that provide heat and hot water to the Lawrence County Courthouse Complex at a cost of $387,742.
Commissioners were presented three options and associated costs by engineer John Hey at the regular meeting of the Lawrence County Commission Tuesday. Hey said he wasn't sure about the county's long-term master plan and what that entailed, so he provided three options.
Option one was total boiler replacement, along with system updates to allow for future expansion in order to back up the jail services, which run on their own separate boiler and generator system, to include a new generator capable of handling more capacity, at a cost of more than $750,000.
Option two, existing courthouse basement boiler replacement only at a cost of nearly $390,000, was the one selected by the commission and option three was to simply patch the existing courthouse basement boilers with their corresponding cast iron sections that are leaking.
The courthouse basement boilers are approximately 25 years old.
"Owing to their age, maintenance is becoming problematic and parts are difficult to come by," said Lawrence County Deputy State's Attorney Bruce Outka.
"With option one, I don't know that there's a reason to go quite that far and I don't know that option three makes any sense either," said Lawrence County Commissioner Brandon Flanagan."
"Option one is $367,000 more than option two," said Lawrence County Commission Chairman Terry Weisenberg. "Will we see energy savings, no matter which option? How much is the gas bill?"
The gas bill for the Lawrence County Courthouse complex is roughly $10,000 per month or $100,000 per year.
The boiler replacement is needed. If one of the boilers goes down, the complex will not have heat. The courthouse boilers also supply the jail with hot water.
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Tampa, Florida (PRWEB) January 12, 2015
VOLT Lighting announced today the addition of a new support team dedicated to the company's contractor customers. The new team provides an extra level of support to these professional landscape lighting designers.
A manufacturer of low-cost high-performance lighting products, VOLT is already well known for its extraordinary customer service and support. As a Google Trusted store, the company earns the highest customer service ratings of any online lighting company. Google gives VOLT ratings of 99.9% for "escalation-free orders" and 98% "on-time shipping" and an average shipping time of 1 day.
This emphasis on customer service is only one of the reasons for VOLT Lighting's success in the outdoor lighting industry. The company is also well known for its production of premium quality landscape lighting products offered at prices far lower than distributor-based lighting manufacturers. VOLT can offer lower prices because it designs, manufacturers, and distributes its own products - and it performs each step with world-class execution. This is an extremely efficient and streamlined approach that conserves resources and eliminates waste - a strategy that passes cost savings along to lighting professionals and their customers.
Steve Parrott, VOLT Lighting Communications Director, comments on the evolution of the new Dedicated Contractor Support Team, "Since its inception, VOLT recognized the need to provide real-time live support to their customers. Purchasing a landscape lighting system can seem complicated and first-time buyers have a lot of questions, so VOLT created a phone support line available 7 days a week. This phone line is staffed by a team of lighting specialists well trained to answer questions from a broad range of do-it-yourselfer and professional customers. The addition of a dedicated team just for professionals was added to give them that extra level of support to address their specific business needs."
VOLT is a distinctive manufacturer in the professional lighting industry in that it is extremely successful in both the consumer and professional markets. Whether the customer is a determined do-it-yourselfer or a landscape lighting professional, both groups receive highly effective and accessible customer support.
About VOLT Lighting Based in Tampa, Florida, with East- and West-Coast distribution centers, VOLT Lighting manufactures low-cost, high-performance indoor and outdoor lighting products. For more information go to http://www.voltlighting.com.
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Pier Solar and the Great Architects: Tim #39;s Way (Part 12)
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