Comments on: Recycled Materials + Concrete = Cool Countertops

By: Justin

Justin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:02:10 +0000

Every Squak Mountain Stone concrete slab is hand-finished so it has a unique character similar to that of natural stones such as marble, travertine, and limestone. Squak Mountain Stone is generally used in kitchens and bathrooms as a counter top, table top or vanity top. If you haven’t seen the “new” Squak Mountain stone you really don’t know what you are missing out on! Tiger Mountain Innovations, LLC has recently made some great product improvements to their Squak Mountain Stone product. The coal fly-ash previously contained in the material has been substituted out with more recycled glass. Portland cement was substituted for low-carbon cement over 2 years ago as low-carbon cement releases much less co2 into the atmosphere during the manufacturing process. Furthermore, the slabs are available in a nominal 56″x96″ size at 1-3/8″ thickness. Slabs are gauged on the backside to ensure consistent thickness and ease of seaming for fabricators. A state-of-the-art vibration technology is used to minimize pinholes and give a more consistent character from slab to slab.

By: austin

austin — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:05:54 +0000

Fly Ash is not used for it’s “green” attributes — it has certain pozzolanic qualities that make it great as an additive in concrete. It just so happens that it also is a by product of another industry, and therefore makes concrete a little more green.

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Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:20:11 +0000

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