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ARCHITECT USES ‘SIGNATURE’ CATNIC URBAN ROOFING AND CLADDING FOR COASTAL HOUSE EXTENSION

Specification Product Update

When the couple purchased the original three-bedroom property just after lockdown, the brick-render home included tired painted timber cladding, stonework typical of its era and a failing, flat roof side extension. The standing seam finish ties in and at the same time provides that contemporary element.

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StoneWorks

The Pro Builder

StoneWorks kcichowicz Thu, 07/11/2024 - 07:54 StoneWorks is builders' one source solution for manufactured stone veneer. From pre-construction and manufacturing to delivery and installation, StoneWorks turnkey philosophy ensures that builders receive the total stone experience with only one point of contact from start to finish.

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Mastering the Art of Painting with Limewash: A Timeless Technique Revived

UK Construction Blog

The post Mastering the Art of Painting with Limewash: A Timeless Technique Revived appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Interested in the eco-friendly and textured beauty of painting with limewash? Unlike standard paint, lime wash paints create a soft, matte appearance, lending walls a distinctive texture and depth.

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Explore the Building Products That Make This Year's New American Home Another Standout

The Pro Builder

Combining the warmth and beauty of marble’s iconic veining, several prominent slanted veins trace Sleet’s surface, while whites and off-whites interplay within the material’s honed-finish base. Avail-able in 15 designs with optional windows and decorative hardware, door cladding and overlays can be primed, painted, or stained.

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3 Secrets to Successful Landmark-Status Building Construction Projects

Commercial Construction Blog

The restrooms themselves did not fall under the building’s landmark designation, but every new finish we installed – from lighting, door frames and hardware to flooring and wall finishes – still had to meet specific design and décor criteria in order to preserve the overall look of the hotel’s landmark-protected lobby.

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15 Difference Between Plastering And Pointing | What Is Plastering | What Is Pointing

CivilJungle

To have a shiny, smooth, normal, clean as well as durable surface finish , and often even to enhance a presentation. Therefore it provides a suitable foundation or floor for surface decoration by adding whitewashing, sweeping, painting , and distempering. This final coating offers a shiny finish. What Is Pointing?

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15 Different Types of Cement and Their Uses

CivilJungle

Non-Hydraulic Cement: Used for brickwork , cement work and stonework. PPC cement gives a neat and smooth finish, so it’s decorative and attractive. #5. Rapid Hardening Cement: The use of Rapid Hardening cement is in Road pavement construction , where you need to finish your work as soon as possible. Prison cells and chimneys.