My south west tile work at home
Home project with a 10 most difficult score.

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Here's a quick look at ongoing events and work planned this week in the Tyler and Atlanta districts:

U.S. 79 Expanding U.S. 79 to four lanes between Tile Factory Road in Palestine and Texas 294. The $43.6 million project let to contract in September 2012, began work in November, and is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2016.

FM 59 Adding shoulders between FM 753 in Henderson County and U.S. 287 in Anderson County. The $6.1 million project let in September 2013, work began in December 2013, and is scheduled to be completed in spring 2015.

U.S. 80 Widening to accommodate continuous left-turn lane and adding curb-and-gutter between Texas 42 in White Oak and Fisher Road in Longview. The $3.5 million project let to contract in December 2012 and broke ground in February. The project is scheduled for completion in 2014.

South Loop 281 Building an overpass for the railroad crossing near FM 2087. The project let to contract for $13.3 million in August 2011 but was delayed by utility relocation issues. Work began in August 2013. The project is scheduled for completion in 2016.

Texas 42 Widening to accommodate continuous left-turn lane in Kilgore between Texas 31 and Interstate 20. The $3.7 million project let to contract in August 2013 and is scheduled to begin in January 2014.

Texas 19 Widening to add passing lanes in various locations between four miles south of FM 1615 (Coon Creek Bridge) and the Anderson County Line. The approximate $6.4 million project let to contract in August 2012, began in November of 2012 and is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2014.

Texas 31 Repair and resurface between FM 773 in Murchison between FM 773 and FM 1803, and repair and resurface westbound lanes only between FM 1803 and FM 314 in Brownsboro. The $5 million project let to contract in April 2013, began in June and is scheduled for completion in spring 2014.

Texas 64 Business Redesigning the bottleneck intersection with Marshall Street, North Mill Street and Highland Drive west of the Henderson Star. The estimated $2.1 million project let to contract in August 2013, work began November, and is scheduled for completion fall 2014. Lone Star

Loop 323 Resurfacing between U.S. 69 North and American Legion Drive. The $3.8 million project let to contract in March 2013, began in July 2013 and is scheduled to be completed in spring 2014.

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Published: December 21, 2013 | Last Modified: December 21, 2013 01:30AM

By Eric Vo Record-Journal staff

WALLINGFORD Gov. Dannel P. Malloy spent Friday afternoon visiting an apprenticeship program that trains participants in bricklaying, masonry and tile work.

Malloy was invited to the 17 N. Plains Industrial Road site after he sent a letter recognizing the training program, said Gerald Marotti, president of the 1,700-member International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 1 Connecticut union.

I was elated, Marotti said of Malloys support. This wasnt a Governor, were in trouble and we need your help meeting. This was to let him look at what the taxpayer is paying for and if you like what youll see, we hope youll continue supporting us.

As Malloy walked around the facility, he learned about the different types of work members of the union do, as well as the training they receive. While talking with Marotti and Anthony Pacific, apprenticeship coordinator, the apprentices were laying down bricks as part of a test.

Im a big supporter of labor overall, Malloy said.

The training program is operated through labor-management trusts and can typically last three to five years. While the apprentices are learning, theyre also paid. Before becoming apprentices, they spend 12 weeks in apre-job training course to learn the basics, Pacific said.

In 2008, the program went on a hiatus, Marotti said, because competition began undercutting the union. During the hiatus, unemployment for union members reached 25 percent.

Its hard to track because the members can go out and get a job on their own, Marotti said.

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 20, 2013

Granada Cement and Concrete Tile introduces seven additions to its flagship Echo Collection of cement and concrete tile in its Fall 2013 Lookbook. The new concrete tiles were inspired by the travels of the companys owners and founder, Marcos Cajina and Melanie Stephens. Included in the volume are Connemara and Galway, which take their cues from traditional Irish designs. French design gets a nod in the form of Lille, Carcassone and Limoges, while North Africa is represented by Tunis and Central Spain by Toledo.

Some of Granada Tiles most beloved cement tile designs also appear in the Lookbook but are reinterpreted by users on the companys Share Designs Web site. The new color combinations will inspire customers and how them just how transformative it is to play with Granada Tiles standard palette of 32 shades.

Of course, the best way to appreciate Granada Tiles fabulous cement tile offerings is in finished projects, and the Lookbook offers two. The work of designer and builder Ken Koonce, the bathroom tile projects shown illustrate just how versatile Granada Tiles cement tiles are. While both include our Cluny cement tile design, the color changes in each yield utterly distinctive looks.

About Granada Tile Based in Los Angeles, Granada Tile creates sensational, handmade eco-friendly cement and concrete tiles. Working closely with architects and designers, Granada Tile strives to capture the customer's creative vision through cement tile.

Top designers and architects (including Tihany Design, Zeff Design, BAMO, Shubin + Donaldson, and Bestor Architecture) have selected Granada Tile for their resorts, spas, restaurants, and offices. Homeowners and interior designers have chosen Granada Tile for their kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, pools, patios on the floors and walls.

While producing cement tiles at the family's production facility in Nicaragua, Granada Tile lives up to its commitment to be an environmentally friendly business by managing resources responsibly and not contributing to landfills or using toxins.

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Further Government funding has been secured to enable Telford & Wrekin Council to carry out more stabilisation work in the Ironbridge Gorge.

The Department for Communities and Local Government has confirmed in an letter to the council that it will make a multi-million pound contribution.

The stabilisation work will be concentrated in Jackfield, between Jackfield Tile Museum and the Boat Inn, an area which has suffered significant landslides.

The proposals look to stabilise the most active part of the area to allow a new road to be constructed. The Jackfield Stabilisation Project has now reached the stage where the detailed design has been prepared and a planning application approved.

A preferred contractor has also been secured for the main works.

Telford & Wrekin Council will provide match-funding to the money provided by DCLG for the project which will run until March 2016. No specific figure has been given for todays release of funds. The Government has previously vowed to invest 12 million in the 80 million scheme.

Councillor David Davies, ward member for Ironbridge Gorge, said: Im really pleased that we have managed to secure this significant amount of funding from the DCLG.

Instability is a fact in the gorge and these works are essential to help prevent landslides and maintain the structure of the gorge both in the short and the long term.

The council is working with landowners to secure the necessary consents to allow the work to proceed. The Shropshire Star revealed yesterday that a number of landowners were still to sign legal agreements,

Work is due to start on site in early 2014 with condition surveys, tree felling, creation of access routes into the site, installation of additional monitoring gas and groundwater monitoring wells, the treatment of shallow mine workings, and the investigation and treatment of mineshafts.

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Maureen and Michael Sullivan outside their home at Yallah.

A high-profile builder who won this year's Illawarra Business Leader of the Year Award has come under attack from several home owners who claim their houses contained defective and poor quality workmanship.

Jason Gow, managing director of Gow Constructions, which owns the Illawarra franchise of G.J. Gardner Homes, received the prestigious title in October for his business achievements and community work. He was also highly commended in the 2013 Illawarra Building and Construction Awards in recognition of his commitment to customer service.

The award has outraged some of his former clients, who struggled for years to have a series of defects in their homes, which were still under warranty, rectified.

G.J. Gardner Homes Jason and Stacey Gow.

Many of the issues are similar in nature and involve drainage, waterproofing, painting, brickwork and roof defects.

Mr Gow, who is the face of the company, owns Gow Constructions with wife Stacey, who manages the company's business accounts.

The pair are involved in many events and charities including the Great Illawarra Walk for Camp Quality and the Leukaemia Foundation. Mr Gow is also vice-president of the Illawarra Master Builders Association.

Following weeks of investigation, the Illawarra Mercury has spoken with 10 people who have had dealings with Gow Constructions.

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Mumbai, Dec 18: Veteran actor Jeetendra, whose hand imprint tile was unveiled today at the Walk of the Stars here, said finding true friends in life is rare and he "treasures" them.

"One may get everything in life but to find true and good friends is difficult. I genuinely treasure my friends, they are my real support... What I get from them is big support, relief and relaxation as we meet every day to play cards," Jeetendra said.

He was speaking on the sidelines of a ceremony held here this evening to unveil his hand impression as a tribute to his contribution to Bollywood. Taking the audience down the memory lane, the 71-year-old said his humble background did not come in between his journey to stardom.

"In our times, we used to work in three shifts from 7 am to 11 pm. Lot of actors used to do that. I am from the middle class background. Actors used to sign 30 to 40 films and we were not aware about when the film would get over," he said.

Jeetendra said the change has come with time as today's actors devote their time and energy to one film per year. The function was organised by UTV Stars under 'Walk of the Stars' initiative.

Jeetendra's family members, including his wife Shobha, film producer daughter Ekta and actor son Tusshar, were present on the occasion along with his actor friends like Rakesh Roshan, Prem Chopra and others.

"I am glad to be honoured. I am happy that UTV stars have taken this initiative of honouring the work of those who have contributed to the film industry. It will mark the remembrance of senior actors in industry," the actor said. 'Walk of the Stars' is recognition of the invaluable contribution made to the Indian cinema by legendary actors.

Jeetendra's film career spanned from the 1960s to 1990s and his hits include 'Mawaali', 'Parichay', 'Dharam Veer', 'Caravan', 'Khushboo', 'Himmatwala', 'Geet Gaaya Patharon Ne' and others.

His children, Ekta and Tusshar were all praises for their actor father.

"The fan following that actors like dad has is larger than even Hollywood stars. Fans don't get a chance to feel their idols and this idea is awesome. His friendships are legendary. I don't think anybody in the industry in field of acting, especially a hero, has such good friends like dad has. Rakesh Roshan, Prem Chopra and others are his friends for many years. It is an achievement," Tusshar said.

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KINGMAN Contractors are needed to fix up low- to medium-income homes in Mohave County using federal and state grants.

The countys procurement department is accepting bids on an ongoing basis for contractors to repair single-family, owner occupied residences throughout the county. The repairs would be funded through federal and state grants used by the countys community services departments housing rehabilitation program. The grants are through the Arizona Department of Housing.

The project would include repairs, removing or demolishing buildings and new construction projects. The repairs would include roofing, cabinetry, plumbing, drywall, tile work and electrical and concrete work. Other projects would be solar installations, septic systems, heating and air conditioning work and compliance with the American Disability Act. Contractors would also demolish and replace mobile homes.

The procurement department will keep a list of qualified contractors who are licensed with the state of Arizona. Construction services would not exceed $50,000. Contractors can contact the procurement department for more information.

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A tile is a manufactured piece of hard-wearing material such as ceramic, stone, metal, or even glass. Tiles are generally used for covering roofs, floors, walls, showers, or other objects such as tabletops. Alternatively, tile can sometimes refer to similar units made from lightweight materials such as perlite, wood, and mineral wool, typically used for wall and ceiling applications. In another sense, a tile is a construction tile or similar object, such as rectangular counters used in playing games (see tile-based game). The word is derived from the French word tuile, which is, in turn, from the Latin word tegula, meaning a roof tile composed of fired clay. Tiles are often used to form wall and floor coverings, and can range from simple square tiles to complex mosaics. Tiles are most often made from porcelain, fired clay or ceramic with a hard glaze, but other materials are also commonly used, such as glass, metal, cork, and stone. Tiling stone is typically marble, onyx, granite or slate. Thinner tiles can be used on walls than on floors, which require thicker, more durable surfaces.

Ceramics for tiles include earthenware, stoneware, or porcelain stoneware. Stoneware is harder and more durable than earthenware, and so more suitable for floors. Earthenware is often used for roof tiles.[citation needed]

Roof tiles are designed mainly to keep out rain, and are traditionally made from locally available materials such as clay or slate. Modern materials such as concrete and plastic are also used and some clay tiles have a waterproof glaze. A large number of shapes (or "profiles") of roof tiles have evolved. These include:

Roof tiles are 'hung' from the framework of a roof by fixing them with nails. The tiles are usually hung in parallel rows, with each row overlapping the row below it to exclude rainwater and to cover the nails that hold the row below. There are also roof tiles for special positions, particularly where the planes of the several pitches meet. They include ridge, hip and valley tiles. These can either be bedded and pointed in cement mortar or mechanically fixed.

Similarly to roof tiling, tiling has been used to provide a protective weather envelope to the sides of timber frame buildings. These are hung on laths nailed to wall timbers, with tiles specially moulded to cover corners and jambs. Often these tiles are shaped at the exposed end to give a decorative effect. Another form of this is the so-called mathematical tile, which was hung on laths, nailed and then grouted. This form of tiling gives an imitation of brickwork and was developed to give the appearance of brick, but avoided the brick taxes of the 18th century.[1]

Fired roof tiles are found as early as the 3rdmillennium BC in the Early Helladic House of the tiles in Lerna, Greece.[2][3] Debris found at the site contained thousands of terracotta tiles having fallen from the roof.[4] In the Mycenaean period, roofs tiles are documented for Gla and Midea.[5]

The earliest finds of roof tiles in archaic Greece are documented from a very restricted area around Corinth, where fired tiles began to replace thatched roofs at two temples of Apollo and Poseidon between 700 and 650 BC.[6] Spreading rapidly, roof tiles were within fifty years in evidence for a large number of sites around the Eastern Mediterranean, including Mainland Greece, Western Asia Minor, and Southern and Central Italy.[7] Early roof tiles showed an S-shape, with the pan and cover tile forming one piece. They were rather bulky affairs, weighing around 30kg apiece.[8] Being more expensive and labour-intensive to produce than thatch, their introduction has been explained by their greatly enhanced fire resistance, which gave desired protection to the costly temples.[9]

The spread of the roof tile technique has to be viewed in connection with the simultaneous rise of monumental architecture in ancient Greece. Only the newly appearing stone walls, which were replacing the earlier mudbrick and wood walls, were strong enough to support the weight of a tiled roof.[10] As a side-effect, it has been assumed that the new stone and tile construction also ushered in the end of 'Chinese roof' (Knickdach) construction in Greek architecture, as they made the need for an extended roof as rain protection for the mudbrick walls obsolete.[11]

Production of dutch roof tiles started in the 14th century when city rulers required the use of fireproof materials. At the time, most houses were made of wood and had thatch roofing, which would often cause fires to quickly spread. To satisfy demand, many small roof tile makers began to produce roof tiles by hand. Many of these small factories were built near rivers where there was a ready source of clay and cheap transport.

These are commonly made of ceramic or stone, although recent technological advances have resulted in rubber or glass tiles for floors as well. Ceramic tiles may be painted and glazed. Small mosaic tiles may be laid in various patterns. Floor tiles are typically set into mortar consisting of sand, cement and often a latex additive for extra adhesion. The spaces between the tiles are nowadays filled with sanded or unsanded floor grout, but traditionally mortar was used.

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Installation Questions

Please email Tile Council of America if you have a technical question related to the underlayment, use of setting materials, or other installation related question. You can reach them at techinfo@tile-usa.com or you can view the TCNA Installation Handbook at http://www.tileusa.com/publication_main.htm

Before tile installation begins, the installer is responsible for checking the tile for obvious visual defects. Cartons and pallets of tile must be blended to achieve an aesthetic blend. No claims will be accepted after installations which have obvious visual defective tile. Substrate surfaces shall not show variations in excess of:

Comply with applicable parts of ANSI A-108 Series for ceramic tile installation. Extend tile work into recesses, and under and behind equipment and fixtures except where otherwise shown. Fit tile to electrical outlets, piping, fixtures and other penetrations so that plates, collars or covers overlap tile. Joints shall align vertically and horizontally between trim and field tile. Grout tile to comply with reference installation standards using grout materials indicated.

Leave finished installation free of cracked, chipped, broken, unbonded or otherwise defective tile work. Protect all floor tile installations with kraft paper or other heavy covering during construction period to prevent staining or damage. No foot or wheel traffic permitted on floor for at least 7 days after grouting. Due to inherent size variation in porcelain and ceramic floor tiles, a grout joint must be used. Your installer will be able to recommend a suitable grout joint for the product youve selected.

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