Beautiful hardwood floors are an investment expected to last a lifetime. To ensure the best long-term performance and appearance, careful attention must be paid to subfloor installation and the mitigation of moisture risks.
Tag: Flooring
Specifying resinous flooring systems involves crunching numerous performance data points, such as compressive strength and abrasion resistance, to select the optimal flooring system for a given environment. A major goof in picking a system...
People have a very unique relationship and innate gravitation to the ground, and subsequently, the floor. At its surface, a floor can define a space, create the appearance of motion or movement, be a...
Most floorcovering failures result from design mistakes, lack of groundwater barriers, and placement of the material before concrete has dried to safe levels. Therefore, all members of the project team must collaborate at every...
A historic landmark in Hamilton, Westinghouse HQ, is set to become an energetic hub for commercial and cultural activities, and a blueprint for urban neighbourhood revival.
The Vancouver Island Chapter is having a luncheon meeting on understanding and preventing floorcovering failure. The event will take place on Thursday, April 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Fireside Grill in...
Polished concrete: Closing the expectation gap
(01/26/2019)
Polished concrete is one of the most widely utilized floor systems. However, a successful outcome with this material in new construction is still unpredictable. It can be difficult to translate the expectations of building...
Calgary Chapter explores sustainable design
(09/25/2018)
The Calgary Chapter will hold a dinner meeting on October 9 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Winston Golf and Country Club. Chris Bierschank, sustainability manager with Mapei Americas, will be presenting on...
CSC’s Edmonton Chapter will hold its monthly breakfast meeting on October 9 from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre. Chris Bierschank, sustainability manager with Mapei Americas, will be...
CSC Toronto on specifying polished concrete
(09/18/2018)
On October 2, the Toronto Chapter will have a dinner meeting at Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club. Paul Giangualano (BNE Contractors) will present on “Polished Concrete: Understanding, Specifying and Verifying.”
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