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Masonry Cosmetics Announces New DIY Kit to Fix Mismatched Masonry of All Kinds

2013-01-31 23:02:21

Company's New BrickMatchKit.com site showcases permanent masonry color matching solution proven in commercial applications for over 28 years; technology and process now available to DIY market in cost-effective kit form. South Bend, IN (PRWEB) January 31, 2013 Principals of Masonry Cosmetics, Inc. based in South Bend, Indiana, today announced the launch of BrickMatchKit.com, a new website designed to explain and distribute the Masonry Mix Colorant Kit nationwide. The kit provides a...

The Stone Bake Oven Company: Alfresco Dining From Wood Fired Ovens Is On The Rise, Despite Falling Temperatures

2013-01-30 23:03:24

Alfresco cooking just a summer indulgence? Think again. The Stone Bake Oven Company reveal high numbers of outdoor wood fired oven sales over winter! The Stone Bake Oven Company discuss why wood fired ovens, when installed outdoors, are worth the braving the cold. (PRWEB) January 30, 2013 Although it may be the season for cosying up by an open fire indoors and indulging in comfort food, it appears Brits are more adventurous than ever when it comes to outdoor cooking, despite the...

Holcim (US) Launches Masonry App at World of Concrete

2013-01-29 12:29:53

WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Holcim (US) (www.holcim.us), one of the nation's leading manufacturers and suppliers of cement and mineral components, will introduce its Rainbow Masonry Designer App at this year's World of Concrete (WOC) tradeshow. The iPad application will allow architects to collaborate in real time with building owners and/or construction companies to visually select brick facades that reflect a project's vision. "We're very excited to offer this...

Stoneyard.com Adds Two New Color Lines of Natural Stone Products

2013-01-28 08:30:26

LITTLETON, Mass., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Stoneyard.com, a leader in natural stone products for residential and commercial construction, announces Nantucket Brown and Newport Mist, two new color lines available in four distinct shapes: Ledgestone, Mosaic, Square & Rectangular and Ashlar. The new colors are suitable for both interior and exterior applications and are perfect for exterior siding, fireplaces, chimneys, walls, columns, wine cellars, water features, and...

Houston Pavers Extend Quality Winter Patio Paving Offers

2013-01-04 16:22:35

HOUSTON, Jan. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Houston Pavers is currently offering great deals on winter work for patio paving. Winter is a slow time for outdoor renovation, so Houston Pavers is ensuring that customers who want to get a jump on spring work can enlist patio pavers in Houston for home and yard projects. Houston Pavers operates in the Houston area and provides customers with quality paving products for almost any type of paving job. Homeowners installing pavers in...

The Stone Bake Oven Company: UK Wood Fired Ovens Are Coming Up Trumps Over International Competitors

2012-12-22 05:00:55

The Stone Bake Oven Company, who manufacture a range of gas and wood fired stone ovens in the UK, have revealed record international sales this 2012 and expect even greater things this 2013. It seems English Wood Fired Ovens are set to take over from Italian alternatives, due to increased efficiency, advances in design and better cooking results. (PRWEB) December 21, 2012 The Stone Bake Oven Company who manufacture a range of award winning wood fired ovens in the UK, are expanding sales...

AZEK Building Products Completes Paver Investment

2012-12-20 08:28:15

SCRANTON, Pa., Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In an agreement signed on Dec. 19, 2012, AZEK Building Products, a wholly owned subsidiary of CPG International, has completed the acquisition of VAST Enterprises, LLC (Minneapolis, MN) manufacturers of AZEK Pavers (formerly AZEK VAST Pavers). In September 2011, AZEK Building Products had purchased an interest in VAST and, through a strategic alliance, marketed the pavers to AZEK's extensive distribution network. "From the beginning...

Manganaro Midatlantic Wins Masonry Construction Award

2012-12-17 08:26:14

BELTSVILLE, Md., Dec. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As one of the leading subcontractors for the mid-Atlantic region that specializes in masonry, drywall, and acoustic construction, Manganaro Midatlantic (www.manganaro.com/midatlantic) is being awarded one of Masonry Construction Magazine's coveted Project of the Year Awards for their completed work on the restoration of the Dominion Towers housing complex in Arlington, VA. Prestige for Masonry Construction's Project of the Year awards...

When it comes to construction, put safety first, not wood

2012-12-07 12:22:40

Sound judgment and project specifications - not political agendas - should determine the building materials used in Canadian construction TORONTO, Dec. 7, 2012 /CNW/ - Canada's National Building Code encourages the use of different materials to optimize building performance, and cities like Halifax should do the same, say several Canadian builders and engineers. Their statements follow a report released recently by the City of Halifax recommending the use of wood as a first...

Brick Exteriors Test Strongest in Severe Weather

2012-12-06 12:29:24

RESTON, Va., Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- After the third most active storm season on record, tests continue to show that genuine clay brick outperforms other home exteriors in severe weather conditions. As homeowners head into peak home fire season in December and January, brick also offers a one-hour fire rating by itself--unlike other exteriors that need to incorporate fire-resistant materials in their wall systems. In cumulative studies, genuine clay brick beats competitive...