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    Sustainability in Tile and Stone Installations, September 1, 1-2pm EDT

  • 1 September 2021
  • Start time : 03:16 AM
  • End time : 03:16 AM
  • Event Host : Interceramic USA
Sustainability in Tile and Stone Installations
Event Description

This generic educational seminar will provide architects and specifiers with information on how to specify and use tile and stone to promote a healthy building environment. Life cycle analysis of various finish types will be contrasted with that of ceramic tile and stone. Learn how ceramic tile and stone fits in with the green building movement. In addition, architects and specifiers will also learn how to select and specify healthy installation materials for tile and stone.

Learning Objectives Include:

  • Understand the benefits of using tile and stone as a "GREEN" finish material.
  • Know how tile and stone, and their associated setting materials, qualify for LEED points according to LEED-NC v2.2.
  • Compare the life-cycle costs, durability and maintenance issues between the most popular floor finish materials.
  • Recognize the value of independent certification when selecting "GREEN" products.
  • Know where to access resources for innovative design and specification information.

  • Host Company/Organization Name
    • Interceramic USA
  • Speakers / Presenters
    • Carlos Areas, Laticrete
  • Cost
    • FREE Event
  • Event type
    • Online/Webinar

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I honestly believe that using stone and tile is not enough to enhance the green building movement. I'm not a hater whatsoever, but I do think that more things can be done.

By KennyST | Aug 16, 2021

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