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Who Do You Want To Punch?
What is a “punch list“? The people you may want to punch ?? Well, not really. A Punch List is the listing of issues, things to get done in a construction process at a site – residential or commercial – BEFORE the contract is considered complete and BEFORE the final payments are made to the […]
Continue readingNatural Stone at Open House Chicago
I had an opportunity to visit some of our beautiful museums and landmarks that are not always open to the public last weekend. These museums and landmarks are filled with natural stone and other historical structures from the exterior to the interior. I visited 2 buildings run by not-for-profit organizations. A museum on Lake Shore […]
Continue readingMARBLE & LIMESTONE STRUCTURE THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS
Including the 408′ high State Capitol (see sunset photo) remain symbols of a past era when Illinois could actually afford the luxury of these Natural Stone surfaces ?! Marble, Limestone and other relatively delicate but internally strong stones need care and protection periodically to remain ” tourist attractions” vs. ” eyesores”. Deep cleaning, penetrating sealers to protect […]
Continue readingPROPOSAL – WHITE PAPER ON MARBLE, TERRAZZO, LIMESTONE, ETC. IN LOBBIES
Michael Pavilon is calling for suggestions, comments queries for a planned white paper on using and caring for marble, granite, limestone, slate, terrazzo and other stone flooring in lobbies. The following main areas have been brainstormed hitherto: 1. What are the best cleaners and processes for natural stone and does it make a difference which stone, […]
Continue readingTax Credits for Historic Restoration
ILLINOIS – Restoring your older Historic terrazzo, marble, granite, limestone, or natural stone surface may be uplifting to you, visually pleasing, and may offer some pride for maintaining and upkeep of the property. There are other incentives you may find beyond your own personal satisfaction that might inspire property owners in both commercial and residential […]
Continue readingHistorical Properties, Buildings & Gardens In Evanston, IL
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – Historical properties, buildings and gardens – Some with Limestone, Granite, marble or Slate.. Evanston, Il is filled with history. In fact, there are 61 locations and properties on the National Register of Historic Buildings! Evanston even has its own ” Historical Society” not far from the Shakespeare Gardens and Grosse Point Lighthouse. Marble, and, at times, Granite, […]
Continue readingHeat, Humidity & Natural Stone Restoration
Customers ask, “Is it ” ok ” to clean, polish and seal my dining room floor and then clean and seal my Indiana Limestone porch when it’s 95f and 70% + humidity?”. Well, it depends. Inside , the AC and the airflow are correct and good – why not? Unless there are pocketswhere the airflow […]
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