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Construction Resources Offers Homebuyers Safe and Environmentally Friendly Cambria
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Natural quartz kitchen and bath surfaces by Cambria are a favorite of homebuyers who make their new home selections at Construction Resources’ three Atlanta-area showrooms. Cambria natural quartz surfaces are not only stain resistant and non-porous, but they are also harder, stronger and easier to care for than other stone surfaces. Plus, they’re certifiably safe for families and the environment.
Cambria countertops do not require sealing with chemical-based conditioners, polishes or wax. Certified by NSF International as safe for use as a food preparation surface, Cambria countertops are free of any formaldehyde or volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Cambria surfaces have been tested for radon emissions by Air Quality Sciences, Inc., an International Organization for Standard (ISO) 9001:2000 registered and ISO 17025 accredited Indoor Air Quality Company. The testing confirms that Cambria countertops have no harmful emissions of any type. Read More→
Frieze Carpeting: Shag Remixed?
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Can a remix ever be better than the original? It doesn’t often happen that way in music, but when it comes to carpeting, frieze carpet has definite advantages over its older cousin, shag.
Shag was the rage in the 1960s and 1970s. No modern home was considered complete without it. The plush carpet feels nice on bare feet, but it takes a lot of care. The long strands, which are twisted loosely and spaced less tightly than most carpets, lie in different directions when walked on. For that reason, homes were also incomplete without a “carpet rake.” Many a child had to rake the carpet as a regular chore.
Fast forward a few decades, and meet frieze, most commonly pronounced “free-say.” The informal, laid-back look and the plush Read More→