Monthly Archives: July 2010

Reflective roof tiles may help to save the planet

A recent report by the US Department of Energy has revealed that something as simple as roof tiling can help to minimise the effects of global warming. At the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory scientists from The US Department of Energy … Continue reading

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Owners of St. Regis Hotel delighted with faux roof tiles

Before opening, the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta had a roof renovation in order to make it complement the surrounding architecture. Now, one year on the hotel owners are happy with the roof and the St. Regis has become a … Continue reading

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Parishioners outraged at theft of church roof tiles

The vicar of All Saints Church in Lydiard Millicent is outraged after a large portion of tiles have been stolen from the roof of his church, creating a hole and the potential of water damage. The thieves climbed onto the … Continue reading

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Tile repairs may save lives after they reveal construction flaws

When a Montville School needed its floor retiling the contractors serendipitously discovered that the whole floor was warped and structurally unsound due to improper ventilation. In fact, on closer inspection it was found that the school’s foyer had started to … Continue reading

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Prestigious artist creates tile art for new city library

The new Fallbrook Library is all set to be fitted with unique and distinctive tiled mural art, which was created by prominent artist Betsy Schulz. Ms. Schulz is well known for her handmade and intricate tiles; as a result her … Continue reading

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Tamworth church £12,000 off roof repair target

St Editha’s Parish Church in Tamworth is undergoing a £200,000 roofing project as part of a much-needed refurbishment. Although the cost of the repairs is extensive, the retiling is necessary for the safety of church-goers and to make sure that … Continue reading

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Things to remember when tiling in your home

Many people have had a go at a bit of tiling in their own home, whether it be in the bathroom, kitchen or just putting a few tiles around the fire place. For most people this may not have been … Continue reading

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Bloomingdale School asbestos tiles to be removed to make way for new floor tiles

Bloomingdale School in Massachusetts has revealed it is in the process of removing asbestos tiles in order to install new floor tiles - a project which should be completed before the start of the new school year. At a meeting on 12th July members … Continue reading

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Cintas develop new deep-cleaning tile technology

North American cleaning company Cintas has recently launched its new cleaning service that has been designed to target stubborn and hard to remove stains from tiles and carpets. The service has been developed for industrial and commercial use and utilises … Continue reading

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Holy Angels Academy receives roof tiling renovation

The Academy of Holy Angels, in Richfield, Minnesota, is undergoing a $900,000 roofing project to bring the Catholic school up to code. Although the cost of the repairs is extensive, the work is necessary for public safety and to ensure … Continue reading

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