The Willits is the most luxurious condominium development in Southeastern Michigan. Located in Birmingham, an upscale suburb northwest of Detroit, the Willits offers a wide range of amenities including "round the clock" concierge service, a spa and work out facility with a swim/exercise pool and heated parking garage. The "in-town" location provides close proximity to fine dining, shopping, and entertainment.
Robertson Brothers Company of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, developed the 58-unit project, in partnership with the Palladium Group of New York. Robertson Brothers in a major…
The Noble Company products were featured in the January-February 2003 issue of Design Cost Data's Building Products Revue article. NobleSeal® SIS was used exclusively for sound isolution at Turnberry Place, a luxury condominium high-rise in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Waterproofing wet areas under ceramic and stone tile has become increasingly important with the growth of mold related litigation. This article should provide readers with information about mold and the prevention of conditions necessary for mold to grow.
Mold is a microscopic fungus that generally appears on the surface of organic materials in warm, damp conditions. Mold needs moisture, a food source and a place in order to grow. Most buildings provide ample food sources and space. Moisture must be controlled in order to prevent mold from thriving.
There are over 1,000 types of…
Literature from Noble Company and others in the tile industry contains references to mortar bed and thin-bed methods. Following are descriptions of those methods with a focus on shower waterproofing applications.
Mortar bed methods have been used for centuries and have proven to be dependable. They are also referred to as thick bed, full mortar bed or mud bed methods. Method involves the following:
Loose lay a waterproofing membrane like Chloraloy over a substrate that is sloped 1⁄4” per foot from perimeters to a clamping…For the first time in many years, Coverings has returned to Las Vegas. The Las Vegas of today is light-years ahead of the old Las Vegas. "Old school" casinos and resorts have been replaced by sleek, international destination resorts. Sophisticated consumers demand more from their accommodations, and Las Vegas hotel and casino owners have been striving to ensure their cutting edge designs withstand the legions of guests who push the hospitality envelope to extremes. Noble Company products are an integral part of this new generation of tile and stone designs in Las Vegas.
Guest rooms…
For the first time in many years, Coverings has returned to Las Vegas. The Las Vegas of today is light-years ahead of the old Las Vegas. "Old school" casinos and resorts have been replaced by sleek, international destination resorts. Sophisticated consumers demand more from their accommodations, and Las Vegas hotel and casino owners have been striving to ensure their cutting edge designs withstand the legions of guests who push the hospitality envelope to extremes. Noble Company products are an integral part of this new generation of tile and stone designs in Las Vegas.
Guest rooms…
Grand Haven, MI – NobleSeal SIS was honored with the tile industry's Preferred Brand award for Sound Reduction Membranes. The award was based on survey data of tile and stone contractors nationwide. NobleSeal SIS, manufactured by Noble Company, was the brand most preferred by contractors. The award was presented by Clear Seas Research in conjunction with the NTCA and Tile Magazine, during the Surfaces trade show in Las Vegas.
Noble Company produces FireFighter Freeze Protection Fluids to protect wet fire sprinkler systems. FireFighter is available in ready-to-use or concentrated formulations, and it is packaged in convenient five-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, totes and tank trucks. Custom blends and packaging are available.
Firefighter is available in Propylene Glycol (PG) and Glycerin (GL) formulations. FireFighter GL is the only approved antifreeze for BlazeMaster® CPVC fire sprinkler pipe. FireFighter PG is suitable for most other types of wet systems.
FireFighter® is a Registered Trademark of…