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Items Tagged with 'building and installation standards'

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Tile Installers Aim to Meet Tile Industry Standards

Scott Carothers
February 4, 2021
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) specifications provide several industry standards that are there to help the installer obtain good site conditions.
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NAHB Chairman Gives Statement on Final Independent Contractor Rule

January 7, 2021
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Chuck Fowke, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders and a custom home builder from Tampa, Florida, issued a statement after the U.S. Department of Labor issued its final independent contractor rule.


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NAC Earns Clean Air Gold Certification for Products

October 27, 2020
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NAC Products, Inc., the company that introduced the flooring industry to ECB® and crack isolation membrane technology, has earned the “Clean Air GOLD Certification of Building Products,” from Intertek.


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How Concrete Moisture Testing Can Help You Go Green

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Jason Spangler
September 17, 2020
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Today, one of the fastest-growing trends in the construction industry is to “go green.”
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CTEF Tile Tip: Backer Board 101

Scott Carothers
September 15, 2020
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The proper installation of backer board in a tile assembly is the foundation for success.
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The Tile Industry Gets Another Black Eye

Scott Carothers
July 14, 2020
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All across the U.S., there are thousands upon thousands of beautiful, high-quality, and long-lasting tile installations which should be highlighted as examples of the work done by qualified labor as included in the TCNA Handbook. However, when the very sad examples of extremely poor work are seen, they should be reviewed and presented as a learning tool for the tile placer who needs to improve his or her skills.
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A Brief History of Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels

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Will White
May 8, 2020
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In the beginning there was thin porcelain panels.
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CTEF Tile Tip: Who Dictates Proper Tile Installation?

Scott Carothers
March 27, 2020
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When we ask who has the last word in the use of tile-related products or procedures, we need to begin with a firm foundation.
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Adhering to Carpet Industry Installation Standards

Bill Mabeus
February 12, 2020
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The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) standards provide detailed principles and guidelines for carpet installation and should be viewed as the minimum requirements for all carpet installations.
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unbalanced tile installation

CTEF Tile Tip: Is a Balanced Tile Layout Really Difficult to Achieve?

Scott Carothers
December 19, 2019
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In order to deliver an eye-pleasing tile installation, the tile mechanic needs to follow all the tile industry standards and best practices when possible. One of these requirements calls for the tile to be centered and balanced.
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