Stone World Magazine: Vol. 31, № 9 (September 2014)

Stone World Magazine


 Volume: 31 |  Issue: 9 |  Download

On the Cover:

F.J. Cochicho & Filho LDA is part of a consortium comprising three companies that work an open-area pit marble quarry in Vila Vicosa, Portugal. Stone World had the opportunity to visit this quarry as well as several others in the marble region of Alentejo (Vila Vicosa) and the limestone region in the Serras de Aires and Candeeiros Natural Park as a guest of the first "Designing with Natural Stone" Portugal course. Read about the course and companies visited beginning on page 80. Photo by Jennifer Adams.

Commercial Flooring Report: Vol. 72, № 1 (The Floor Covering Abatement Dilemma)

Commercial Flooring Report


 Volume: 72 |  Issue: 1 |  Download

As if there aren't enough substrate issues that can compromise the installation of floor covering materials we face one situation that is sure to give the flooring contractor, general contractor and building owner fits and that's the use of abatement chemistry used during the removal and containment of asbestos containing flooring materials and adhesives.

Stone World Magazine: Vol. 31, № 8 (August 2014)

Stone World Magazine


 Volume: 31 |  Issue: 8 |  Download

On the Cover:

A total of 30,000 square feet of Temple White granite adorns the exterior facade of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints Calgary Alberta Temple. The typical veneer for the exterior cladding was 3 to 4 cm thick, while the stonework for the cubic water table pieces ranged from 3 to nearly 8 inches thick. Design by ABBARCH Architecture Inc. Photo by Errol Barr. Story begins on page 52.