Creating a new design for a house is an important task, and its crucial to make sure that homeowners like every inch of their new home or their older redecorated home. A beautiful flooring adds warmth and comfort to the house but, sometimes, its hard to choose from a wide range of materials and color options.

New Bedford, MA - Creating a new design for a house is an important task, and its crucial to make sure that homeowners like every inch of their new home or their older redecorated home. A beautiful flooring adds warmth and comfort to the house but, sometimes, its hard to choose from a wide range of materials and color options. Park Ave Flooring offers hardwood, laminate, and vinyl floor installation services and now operates in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Park Ave Flooring offers a wide range of options for flooring installation. A hardwood flooring installer will bring samples to the clients homes and help them to choose the most suitable option. Hardwood floorings are practical and aesthetic and help to change the house in a way no other element can. Theres a lot of options for hardwood flooring, including oak, cherry, walnut, hickory, and maple, and each one will create a feeling of comfort and sophistication. Hardwood floors are presented in various styles and constructions and can be installed on any level of the home to fit any unique design. For those who cant afford hardwood or want something different, laminate flooring would be the best cost-effective alternative. Laminate is made of pressed wood, its resistant to scratches and easier to clean than any other flooring, which is the best option for those who have an active family with children and pets. Also, laminate looks just like real wood but doesnt expand or contract like natural wood does and is significantly less expensive.

Another great home-decorating option is New Bedford Vinyl Flooring. Vinyl floors are water and stain-resistant, which makes them a popular choice for kitchens and bathrooms. This high-quality material can last for many years and bring joy to the homeowners. Sweeping on a regular basis plays an important role in maintaining these versatile floors, as they cant be cleaned with harsh chemicals and over-saturated with water. With the vinyl flooring for kitchen remodeling services, the company offers to handle sinks, countertops, cabinets, islands, fixtures, lighting, and proper measurements to achieve the best result. Park Avenue Flooring also has licensed professionals for all plumbing and electrical needs.

In addition to flooring services, Park Ave Flooring provides its clients with furniture assembly, deck and porch refacing, trim installation, kitchen remodeling, and TV mounting services. The flooring installation company has been operating for over 20 years and provides its clients with the highest quality of work and excellent service at a fair price. The Park Ave Flooring handymen stay up to date on the latest industry improvements and provide a dust-free flooring installation to protect the clients family and home.

Park Avenue Flooring is located at 25 Thomas Street, Westport, MA 02790. For the best flooring installation services in New Bedford, contact their team by calling 508-922-2170, or for additional information, visit the companys website.

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As cold air sweeps China, market demand for underfloor heating installations is growing in certain parts, especially southern and eastern regions that do not have central heating systems.

Yang Jiaxiang, production manager of Wuxi-based Hanse Heat Tech Co Ltd, which manufactures gas boilers used in underfloor heating, said: "The company produced nearly 10,000 sets of gas boilers by the end of December, most of which were bought quickly."

In the 1950s, when energy resources were scarce, it was decided that the central heating system would be provided only in the northern, northeastern and northwestern parts of the country.

That decision was taken to ensure indoor temperatures stayed between 16 C and 18 C during freezing winters, when extreme sub-zero weather conditions are common and unrelenting in those regions.

Given that historically South China has always been slightly warmer than North China during winters, the decision seemed reasonable.

In recent years, however, climate change has led to a rise in the number of days when temperatures plummet in the south.

During the same period, many people have also become affluent on the back of economic progress made by dint of China's reform and opening-up policy.

Many households in East China are now looking to install underfloor heating equipment, which was once regarded a luxury.

"My home in a commercial residential building (in Shanghai) is equipped with a heating radiator. I chose to install underfloor heating equipment for my parents living in the countryside to help them enjoy a warm winter," said Shen Weifeng, adding that most of his friends have already had underfloor heating systems installed at their homes.

"The cost of installing underfloor heating equipment is about 200 yuan ($15.5) per square meter. Our company has installed more than 10,000 sets last year, an up to 30 percent increase over the previous year," said Yang Renyi, general manager of Shanghai Shunqi Architectural Decoration Co Ltd, which specializes in the installation of underfloor heating equipment.

Industry experts said that with consumption upgrade, underfloor heating systems have now become common consumption items.

They also noted that currently, the household heating ratio in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River was less than 5 percent, demonstrating tremendous room for growth. Judging from the current situation, the household underfloor heating sector in South China is expected to reach 10 billion yuan in the coming years.

Even cities that are already equipped with central heating systems may go in for upgraded replacements.

Wei Chen, a 25-year-old office clerk in Qingdao, Shandong province, chose to install one of the latest models of underfloor heating equipment even though his house is equipped with radiators of the central heating system.

"I dismantled the radiators. The underfloor heating device does not take up any space, and heats evenly. I feel warm and comfortable when walking on the floor."

The heating fee of underfloor heating is the same as that of heating radiators, which, in Qingdao's case, is around 30 yuan per sq m, he said.

Given improved living standards and the nationwide consumption upgrade, young people pay more attention to the quality of life, said Yang of Shunqi Architectural, who expects a similar proportional increase in underfloor heating equipment installations this year.

Cai Jingwen contributed to the story.

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SAINT CHARLES, Ill., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Aerapy, LLC, a leading manufacturer of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI or UV) equipment, and ECS Global Services (Energy Conservation & Supply), a turnkey lighting and controls solutions provider, have installed upper air UV units at multiple Santander Bank locations in New York City including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island as part of a COVID-19 mitigation initiative. Aerapy's patented Zone360 along with its PSF Series of upper air UV units target ATM vestibules, teller lines, employee lounges, and selling floors to enhance the bank's cleaning protocols and help further protect the health of customers and employees.

Aerapy UV disinfection technology harnesses the power of UV-C to kill viruses, bacteria, mold, and other pathogens. While air naturally moves to the upper room via convection currents, Aerapy upper air UV units feature an integrated fan to draw in air for faster pathogen reduction. As the air circulates, each round trip from lower room to upper room and into the unit's disinfecting UV-C light continues to reduce pathogen load. Because Aerapy upper air UV units are designed to operate while rooms are occupied air cleaning is continuous.

"UV, and upper air UV in particular, has a successful history of helping prevent the spread of diseases and, as the current pandemic has progressed, so has our knowledge of how COVID-19 is spread," said Annette Uda, founder and president of Aerapy. "Aerosols are now widely recognized as a key transmission route for SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, which is why keeping air sanitized is critical in indoor spaces like banks, offices, schools, retail spaces, and, of course, healthcare environments."

In independent laboratory testing, and in combination with Aerapy's proprietary sizing method, the company's UV equipment achieved a 99.97% reduction of SARS-CoV-2 in the air, in one air pass. In additional testing against pathogens including MRSA, enterovirus, and MS2 bacteriophage, Aerapy UV also showed a greater than 99.9% reduction.

"What we've learned during this pandemic is that circumstances can change virtually overnight which is why installing Aerapy UV today helps Santander be prepared for tomorrow," said Uda. "Aerapy UV is researched, tested, and study-backed to take on existing pathogens and those that may come."

About Aerapy

Since 2008, Aerapy has manufactured UV products for indoor environments. Aerapy's in-duct UV equipment for HVAC systems offer true air cleaning capability, as well as coil cleaning, while standalone upper air UV units, such as the patented Zone360, bring the same pathogen kill rate for buildings that need immediate targeted pathogen load reduction or for those without HVAC looking to add additional airflow and circulation and reduce pathogens. Aerapy UV can be installed in new buildings or retrofitted into existing facilities and does not produce harmful ozone.For more on Aerapy, a certified woman-owned business, visit https://aerapy.com.

About ECS Global Services (Energy Conservation & Supply)

ECS Global Services is a leading provider of integrated building and energy intelligence solutions. Founded on the basic principle that what's good for your business is also good for the world, ECS Global Services has expanded beyond lighting and controls to include EV charging stations and UV light solutions. ECS Global Services has served the needs of businesses seeking cost effective demand side management since 1995. Their client base includes Fortune 500 companies in the retail, real estate management, healthcare, and financial sectors, as well as municipal and governmental authorities, real estate developers, and contractors. For more visit https://enerconsupply.com.

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A new research report published by Fior Markets with the titleGunshot Detection System Marketby Product Type (Outdoor, Indoor), Installation (Vehicle Mounted Installation, Wearable Installation, Fixed Installation), Region, Global Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2020 to 2027

The global gunshot detection system market is expected to grow from USD 1.32 billion in 2019 to USD 3.46 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 12.83% during the forecast period 2020-2027. North America is anticipated to register the highest share of the market over the forecast period. It is essentially due to an increased risk of incidents associated with shooting events owing to the increase in possession of guns along with banned guns in North America.

NOTE:Our analysts monitoring the situation across the globe explains that the market will generate remunerative prospects for producers post the COVID-19 crisis. The report aims to provide an additional illustration of the latest scenario, economic slowdown, and COVID-19 impact on the overall industry.

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Key players in the gunshot detection system market are Databuoy Corporation, QinetiQ North America, Rheinmetall AG, Microflown Avisa BV, Safety Dynamics, Inc., Louroe Electronics, Amberbox Inc., Shooter Detection Systems, Shotspotter Inc. and Raytheon Company.

The product type segment includes outdoor and indoor. The indoor segment had the highest share in the global gunshot detection system market in 2019 and is also expected to show the highest share over the forecast period. The manufacturers are focusing on consolidating gunshot detection systems with critical emergency management systems, video management systems, mass notification, alarm input, access control, which will give distinct solutions to the users over the forecast period. The installation segment includes vehicle mounted installation, wearable installation and fixed installation. The fixed installation segment had the highest share in the global gunshot detection system market in 2019 and is also expected to show the highest share over the forecast period. The fixed installation system places gunfire faster and accurately as compared to an individual, which assists officers in improving safety and establishing proper pieces of proof at the scene.

A gunshot detection system can be fixed outdoors or indoors and gives coverage in the active gun firing. It can also be employed in different capacities of structures having multiple floors. Event detection is the coverage field in which gunshots will register with the technology and trigger a warning. The growing incidences of gunfire and gunshots in public areas like colleges, universities, and schools lead to a grown demand for gunshot detection systems. These systems are broadly employed for homeland defense objectives. These systems require to install a substantial volume of spatially scattered sensors over a broad spectrum. Hence, it is expensive as managing gunshot detection systems is costly.

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Residential bathrooms are evolving into more than just rooms purely dedicated to getting clean. Customers are wanting bathrooms that act as more of a living space, a sanctuary within their home where they can go to relax and unwind.

According to Caroma Industrial Designer Luke Di Michiel, people want beautiful bathrooms that can form a harmonious relationship with other interior spaces in their home.

Once perceived as a place dedicated to hygiene, the modern bathroom has evolved to cater more holistically to a sense of wellbeing and personal expression, he says.

The use of timber in bathrooms is one way to help achieve this by giving the bathroom a more natural and homely feel.

Luke explains that incorporating timber into the design shifted the clinical feel often associated with bathrooms. Caromas new Elvire Collection taps into this growing trend. Elvire is a full suite of bathroomware products that brings elements of nature into bathroom design.

Showcasing a beautiful selection of locally grown and sustainably sourced Tasmanian timbers, the collection is a lovingly crafted celebration of Australias natural environment, Di Michiel says.

The Elvire Collection pairs stylish thin edged enamelled steel with beautiful timber accents finished with a satin seal with no staining to accentuate the natural beauty. The complete collection includes basins, vanities, showers, tapware and a luxurious freestanding bath.

Homeowner Glenda Green recently had the Elvire Collection installed into her luxury Wahroonga home in Sydney as part of a larger major renovation. She chose to have the Elvire Collection across all five of her bathrooms, commenting that she was drawn to the collection specifically for its beautiful integration of Tasmanian timbers.

The collection seamlessly integrates with the house's high vaulted timber ceilings and dedicated outdoor spaces that again celebrate the stunning established gardens and extensive Australian native trees, Di Michiel says.

Composite material manufacturing company Liner Supply has also noticed a paradigm shift emerging in residential bathroom design.

Peoples perceptions and experiences of their bathrooms have become of increasing importance and value, sales manager for Liner Supplys Jackoboard product range, Debra Hofman says.

They have changed the way they view this space, seeing it now as more of a living space, she says.

Bathrooms are viewed as a space purposed for calmness and wellbeing, where they can relax and rejuvenate the mind and body, with the use and visual appeal of organic and smoother surfaces conducive to creating a soothing environment.

With this shift comes the demand for more open plan bathrooms, frameless shower screens, panels and shower trays without hobs, small feature walls and built-in niches for both functionality and aesthetics.

Hofman believes Liner Supplys Jackoboard range is the perfect solution to meet this challenge. Jackoboard is a new alternative to plasterboard but unlike plasterboard, plywood and other wood type boards it is water repellent.

This means any water penetration from the finished surface will not penetrate through to the structural elements of the building, she explains.

The construction boards have a robust core made of extruded polystyrene foam and are covered with an extra smooth non-woven coating on both sides.Theyre easily shaped and trimmed to desired dimensions and are compatible with virtually any type of wall finishing. This means they easily allow for attractive combinations of different materials on a single board such as wallpaper, paint, plaster, and tiles.

Within the range there are Jackoboard Plano and Flexo boards which both provide leak proof solutions for the bathroom and other wet areas such as laundries.

Because they are so simple and easy to work with, they are particularly suited to customised solutions for interior furnishings, Hofman says.

Jackoboards Plano and Flexo can be used to cover, seal and provide thermal insulation for the bathroom as well as other wet area walls and floors.They can be used to create shower enclosures, install washstands, other furnishings such as shower seats, as well as creating that feature wall and niche shelving for functionality and aesthetic appeal, she says.

Jackoboard Aqua and Aqua Flat, on the other hand, have been purposely designed for tile-over shower trays.

This means that the trades professional can very easily install a leak proof solution to meet their customers need, and because it is so simple to install, save plenty of time in the process saving both them and their customer time and money, she says.

The availability of the product in both standard and custom shapes and sizes makes it a convenient way to ensure functionality and visual appeal for those customers after a more designer looking bathroom.

And thanks to the lightweight properties they don't require heavy machinery and complex tools to install, yielding a quicker turnaround time without sacrificing the quality of your project.

United Kingdom- based tile and bathroom fitter Darryl Howarth was one of the first in the UK to start fitting extruded polystyrene tileable shower cases for wet rooms and walk-in showers.

The time and energy saved compared to traditional methods transformed the whole approach to wet rooms, especially on suspended timber floors, he says.

In a recent family bathroom refurbishment in Greater Manchester, England, Howarth installed a Jackoboard Aqua Flat 20mm thick shower base and Jackoboard construction boards on the walls and floors. He commented that it is a great surface to tile on, helping him to achieve elegant results for his clients.

Another bathroom and wetroom trend emerging is bringing the outdoor experience and nature inside.

This can translate into having plants and other organic elements such as timber in the bathroom, in particular in urban multi-residential environments, StormTechs managing director Troy Creighton says.

In residential single dwellings this can be translated into opening the bathroom onto an internal landscaped courtyard, he says.

To achieve this seamless look, Stormtechs range of threshold drains can be used to create a zero threshold for seamless indoor to outdoor integration. This style of drainage is available for sliding and hinged doors and bi-folds with a variety of grate designs. The low-profile design features a linear stainless steel drainage system with a concealed channel section for door tracks and thresholds. The external linear grate sits flush beside the door track, in precise alignment with the ground surface. By integrating drains into the door-track, threshold drains allow for an unbroken path between internal and external surfaces, dissolving the traditional barriers between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Additionally, this allows for universal access and mobility. This is a great benefit when designing bathrooms for those in wheelchairs, those needing mobility assistance or those who are vision impaired.

An integrated, concealed subsill collects water flows and condensation around the doorway, conveying it to the external drainage system, Creighton explains.

All our products are available in a variety of colours, including electroplating over stainless steel as a decorative finish, he says.

Stormtech drainage systems remove water along their length, which allows for narrower profiles to have greater intake of water than traditional drains.

Stormtechs zero threshold drains were used for the award-winning Guerilla Bay house by Peter Stutchbury Architecture on the South Coast of NSW. The home was to be built on a beautiful open woodland block so Stutchbury deliberately kept the building small. He also placed it in such a way that it engaged with the primary aspect of the site, a stunning view across the bay to the rocks that Guerilla Bay is well known for. The build incorporated the rocks from the site which have deep Aboriginal meaning.

I wanted to connect with those; the story of the rocks is now a part of the house, he said.

When it came to seamlessly connecting this outside beauty, including the rocks, into the propertys unique open plan bathroom spaces, Stormtechs zero threshold drains were the perfect choice.

In terms of providing answers to the problem of drainage in any situation, be this external or internal we always specify Stormtech, except in situations where for whatever reason thats inappropriate but thats very rare, Stutchbury says.

Aluminium distributor Danmac has also seen a rise in the clean line, open plan trend and commented that less is more right now when it comes to bathroom design. This comes in the form of stepless tiled floors with threshold-free sills on shower screens to give that continued seamless look. This look can be achieved through the companys Ultimate Sill-less Pivot Clamp Shower System.

The innovative glass clamp system doesn't require any glass cut outs. There is only a single hole at the top and bottom of the door glass and the pivot pin is incorporated in the clamp itself.

The pivot clamp is manufactured from forged brass, stainless steel screws and chrome plated, making it more durable with less parts. Its designed to suit 6mm glass and is available in sill-less or with sill. The result is a minimalist sleek design shower.

Minimised and decluttered areas, simple lines and increased functionality are trends that spill over into the homes other major wetroom, the laundry.

According to Everhard Industries, consumers are looking for solutions for smaller areas that dont compromise on storage, and thus many turn to custom cabinetry as the solution due to minimal market products.

The look of traditional spaces and colours are now becoming less prominent as rustic and industrial styles rise in popularity like utility sinks and matte colours, Everhard Industries, Brand & Communications manager Mel Smith says.

Homeowners, spending more money than ever before on areas such as the laundry to create a more appealing space.

For these reasons Everhard Industries Nugleam and Excellence laundry drawer system units have become increasingly popular. Both are available in 35L and 45L options, the units address the functionality requirements of small spaces and introduce a modern design into the once forgotten space.

These unit systems are a unique offering in a rather saturated market and cater to a large range of customers with the Nugleam laundry being a subtle redesign of the traditional white laundry unit and the Excellence Matte Black suitable for those wanting to branch out from the normal.

By introducing these products, we are bridging the gap between the traditional budget laundry unit and custom cabinetry - creating a cost effective solution for the homeowner that doesnt compromise on design aesthetics and allows them to maintain the functionality that comes with having cabinets.

Ultimately, todays consumers are wanting their bathrooms and laundries to be no-fuss and streamlined but without making them look clinical or boring. This means using intelligently designed products like Jackoboards, threshold drains, sill-less shower screens and smart storage systems paired with warm timber accents and biophilic design.

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Lancaster Over 50 years of experience in the flooring business, combined with a reputation for quality, honesty, and excellence in customer service, has rewarded Creighton Floor Covering with a customer base built mostly by word of mouth. The family-owned-and-operated business, located at 417 Bolton Road in Lancaster, was founded in 1970 by Jack Creighton. Creighton Floor Covering offers the sale and installation of high-quality tile, carpet, vinyl planking and wood flooring to both residential and commercial customers.

We do very little actual advertising, noted General Manager Kelsey (Creighton) Marriott, who is also Jack Creightons granddaughter. Her father, Dan Creighton, assumed ownership of the business about a year and a half ago; brother, Daron, also works for the company as an installer.

We have a very high majority of customers who are repeat customers, Marriott continued. They may have had carpeting or flooring put in by us 15-20 years ago and are now ready for an update. Or, she added, they may be a new customer looking to have flooring installed, referred by someone who had worked with Creighton Floor Covering in the past.

She estimated that about 80% of their business is by referral, which means that much of their work tends to come from Lancaster and surrounding towns, as well as the greater Worcester County. But Marriott noted that the company is not limited geographically to those locations and has served cities and towns outside of the local area.

When asked what flooring products were trending currently, Marriott reported that traditional hardwood is still going strong, with red oak probably being the most popular. She added that vinyl plank flooring floating floors, click together flooring has become another popular option as it can be installed in virtually any area of the home: basement, bathroom, bedrooms. Durable and resistant, it comes in many different styles and colors which can coordinate with every dcor.

A lot of people are going for its versatility and durability, Marriott explained.

If carpet is the customers choice of floor covering, she noted that new advances in technology have improved stain and moisture resistance. And while not waterproof, current antibacterial and moisture resistant barriers help keep mold, moisture, and pet-related problems at bay.

But no matter what their flooring preference, customers of Creighton Floor Covering know that they can count on a personal, professional experience and have confidence in a job well done.

Weve always been known for our attention to detail, our dedication, said Marriott. We put everything we can into making sure our customers are 100% satisfied.

Creighton Floor Covering is located at 417 Bolton Road, Lancaster. For business hours or additional information, contact them at 978-365-5426, or by email at creightonfloor@comcast.net. The company is also preparing to launch their new website: creightonflooring.com.

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When you work with clients, you know that you need to respond to their specific needs. Whether You are a remodeler or builder, you know that choosing the right flooring will make a huge difference. Many factors will determine the final choice, such as budget, style preference, and quality. Add the clients wishes to this, and you have a challenging task balancing each. You need to be aware of the different types of flooring available and their pros and cons. In this article, we share the most popular choices for renovation and building.

Carpet is a versatile version that offers warmth. There are many colors, patterns, and textures available so that anyone can find the right fit. The installation process is straightforward and quick. Homeowners love carpets because they absorb sounds and feel warm. This is why a carpet is a go-to option for upper-level rooms.

However, you are limited to using the carpet only in living rooms and bedrooms. Carpets are vulnerable to stains and moisture, so you cant place them in bathrooms and kitchens. Also, they need professional cleaning to stay in good shape.

When we say tiles, we think of ceramic and porcelain tiles. The classic tile flooring isnt only meant to complete the bathrooms and kitchens. Nowadays, there are tile choices for living rooms and bedrooms too. Whether you prefer mosaic or wood imitations, keep in mind that there are many tile designs to choose from. There are so many versatile options that will fit your particular style.

Tip: Use a floor planning tool for business to measure the area and estimate the material price. This will help you get an idea of the final cost.

Hardwood is a versatile and luxurious option, which is preferred by homeowners. It brings a warm and cozy vibe to the space, making it perfect for living rooms and bedrooms.

Besides, there are some limitations that you should consider. Avoid placing hardwood flooring in humid and moist areas such as bathrooms, basements and mudrooms. The high costs and maintenance can turn some people away from the idea of installing a hardwood floor. The wood needs to be finished with a clear coat, which wont offer full protection. The floor can still be scratched if you dont clean it properly. If you are renovating property for renting, it is better to avoid this type of flooring.

Laminate is a cheaper alternative to hardwood flooring. It is made of resin and wood pulp and can meet any type of hardwood flooring. The process of installation is straightforward, as the laminate is available in click-together pieces. Use it for rooms that arent exposed to moisture, as the humidity can make the material swell and chip. However, keep in mind that the material cant be replaced or repaired. The low price and easy installation process can make it up for the other downsides.

Although these are two different flooring types, we can place them in the same category as they offer the same benefits. The only variation is that they are made of different materials. Vinyl is made of polymers, while linoleum is made of natural materials such as cork and jute. Hence, linoleum is a preferred option for the ones that use environment-friendly materials.

They are easy to handle and install because they are available in the form of sheets and tiles. These materials are durable, which means that they are an excellent option for high-traffic areas. Vinyl comes in a wide range of colors and prices, while linoleum doesnt offer low price options.

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RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumber Liquidators, now LL Flooring(NYSE: LL), one of the nation's largest specialty retailers of high-quality, hard-surface flooring that is dedicated to providing the best customer experience, ended 2020 by thanking several first responder organizations that helped their communities last year by gifting them with hand-crafted wooden American flags. The Company also kicked off the new year by announcing the 2021 Floor of the Year, Gold Coast Acacia Hardwood Flooring.

Honoring 2020's Heroes by Gifting Wooden, Hand-Made American FlagsIn a salute to first responders and organizations who supported their communities throughout the challenging year of 2020, LL Flooring teamed up with its partner Pennwood Products to create five artfully crafted American flags, handmade from Pennwood's heritage 50-year-old pine. To celebrate first responder and relief groups, LL Flooring and Pennwood gifted flags to these organizations:

Read more about the making of the flags and view a video about the donations: https://www.llflooring.com/inspiration/s/content/a0W3i000000j4PPEAY/lasting-legacies.

"We are grateful for these amazing first responders and the critical services they provided throughout 2020," said Charles Tyson, President and CEO, LL Flooring. "These hand-crafted flags are our way of thanking them for being there for our communities."

Pennwood, based in East Berlin, Pennsylvania, is a family-run business founded in 1942, and maker of high-quality hardwood moldings, stair treads and risers, and more.

2021 Floor of the Year: Gold Coast Acacia HardwoodLL Flooring looked to carry the positive momentum from 2020 into the New Year through the culmination of the Floor of the Year contest, with the winner being decided by an online public vote in December among 12 top-trending floor styles. The 12 finalists were selected through LL Flooring's ongoing monitoring of the latest home dcor trends, as well as input from designers and home-industry professionals to ensure they represent trend-right styles.

The winner, Gold Coast Acacia Hardwood, iscrafted from solid, natural acacia that is ideal for warming up a home. The copper tones highlight the distinct knots and grains in this exotic species, making it a dramatic and beautiful flooring choice that complements any style.

Rounding out the top three Floor of the Year finalists are Manhattan Chevron Engineered Hardwoodand Urban Loft AshEngineered Vinyl Plank. Read more about the Floor of the Year online: https://www.llflooring.com/inspiration/s/content/a0W3i000000j4fyEAA/celebrating-the-2021-floor-of-the-year.

"It's exciting to see which floors resonate with our customers and this contest gives homeowners an opportunity to view and vote on some of our best and most beautiful trending floors," said Charles Tyson, President and CEO of LL Flooring. "We're proud to offer a wonderful selection of great flooring that can suit any home design, and the Floor of the Year contest showcases just a snapshot of our vast flooring styles."

LL Flooring offers more than 400 varieties of floors in the latest styles including solid and engineered hardwood, laminate, waterproof vinyl plank, porcelain tile, bamboo and cork, all available to view online atLLFlooring.com.

Digital Shopping Solutions for Homebound ConsumersAdding on to the 2021 Floor of the Year announcement, LL Flooring is continuing to help customers achieve their flooring dreams for the New Year and beyond with a full suite of digital tools to help homeowners select the right floor for their vision, from the comfort of their own homes.

With the online visualizer tool, Picture It, customers can upload a photo of any room to easily preview how various floor styles will look in their homes. Once a homeowner is interested in flooring options, they can order free samples of the floorsthat LL Flooring will ship directly to their homes.

To add further flexibility, LL also offers avirtual store shopping experiencefor customers to meet with a live, in-store LL Flooring associate via a computer or tablet.Accessed via appointment, the LL Flooring expert will walk the customer through the store to showcase flooring styles, answer the customer's questions and arrange for professional installation.

About LL FlooringLL Flooring is one ofnation'sleading specialty retailers of hard-surface flooring with more than 400 stores across the country. The Company seeks to offer the best customer experience online and in stores, with more than 400 varieties of hard-surface floors featuring a range of quality styles and on-trend designs.LL's online tools also help empower customers to find the right solution for the space they've envisioned.LL Flooring's extensive selection includes waterproof vinyl plank, solid and engineered hardwood, laminate, bamboo, porcelain tile, and cork, with a wide range of flooring enhancements and accessories to complement, install and maintain new floors.With more than 25 years of experience, stores are staffed with flooring experts who provide advice, pro partnership services and installation options for all of LL Flooring's products, the majority of which is in stock and ready for curbside pick up or delivery.

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Window wall and curtainwall have structural differences that affect the applications for which they are suited. With these differences come several installation and design considerations that are important for glazing contractors to understand, especially upfront in the design-assist phase when they can steer system decisions.

Structural Definition

Different companies have different definitions of curtainwall and window wall (also known as ribbon windows). Spencer Culhane, senior building envelope specialist at Schco USA of Newington, Conn., offers his companys definitions: A curtainwall is any faade assembly that is suspended in front of the superstructure of the building and a window wall is any assembly that is load-bearing or deadloaded to each level of the structure.

For curtainwall, think of a continuous wrapping applied to the skeleton of a buildings structure. Its unbroken and continues along the rise and width of the whole building, uninterrupted by the structure It hangs like a curtain, he says. Window wall systems are very common in concrete slab construction. On the edge of the floor, youre resting and erecting continuous windows horizontally, but they only span floor-to-floor with the slab dividing the system.

Culhane points out that the system includes the framing, glass and operables. Faades with window wall systems may include slab edge covers, faade paneling or spandrel glass, but the structural part of the system is what matters.

Tom Mifflin, director of marketing for Tubelite of Walker, Mich., says the optimal and most economical system largely depends on where the project is located and who is available to install it.

Marty Trainor, senior vice president at Chicago-based Ventana, says his company uses four-sided structural glazing for both product categories, which makes their performances similar.

For some, window wall [when compared to curtainwall] is inferior and less of a high performance product, he explains. Thats not the case [for us] and a few other companies on the market.

Trainor adds that many people believe window wall is also a cheaper product, but that depends on the project. Curtainwall is good for projects with steel structures or high spans between floors while window wall is better for concrete structures and small spans, according to Trainor. This is why window wall often is used for hotel and residential projects while curtainwall is used in large office projects where an HVAC system needs to be hidden.

He points out that trying to use a window wall when theres 14 feet between floors could result in a cost higher or equal to using curtainwall, which is already designed to accommodate that distance.

Earl Patrick, executive designer for Enclos of Eagan, Minn., says that if the two system types are designed correctly, there should be no difference in performance. He says it can be difficult to achieve the same air infiltration values with window wall as with curtainwall.

Though you could make the argument that window wall doesnt perform as well seismically, he says, adding that curtainwall isnt pinned between two slabs like window wall.

Mifflin offers a further explanation.

Another important performance consideration is the inter-story movement, which is determined by loads from the building structure, occupants, walls, equipment, column foreshortening, creep, and thermal expansion and contraction. When inter-story movement requirements exceed +/- inch, window wall systems should be carefully reviewed, or curtainwall systems should be considered, he says.

Installation Differences

Installation also plays an important role in the system selection process. Trainor says that at Ventana, theres one major difference between curtainwall and window wall: curtainwall is installed outside of the slab and window wall is installed inside the slab. Culhane echoes Trainors statement, saying those are the predominate installation methods for each system.

Curtainwall can have panels that start inside but are then swung into the exterior, craned into position and then hung, says Culhane. Curtainwall installation requires a hoist mechanism on the outside of the building to hang the panels on the exterior. Window wall systems dont have the same requirement and are installed on the inside from each floor level, though a glazier may need to go to the exterior for slab edge covers.

He explains that logistics and the structural condition of a building often drive the product decision. If cladding a tower or high-rise where theres rigging access on the exterior, it can be faster to clad using a curtainwall system. If cladding a long, low-rise building with a long, horizontal orientation where a crane would have to be brought onsite for the purpose of setting a faade, it might be better to go with a window wall system.

The information is excerpted from the feature titled, Putting on a Faade. To read the full article in the December 2020 issue of USGlass magazine, click here. To sign up to receive USGlass magazine free of charge, click here.

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