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Archive for October, 2011

When thinking about floor tiles there are many different types, materials, colours and styles in which to choose from. Depending on what room you are tiling will also determine the material of tile you choose. If you are tiling bathrooms especially, the tiles you choose will have to be suitable for areas of moisture and will almost certainly need sealing in order to protect them. Natural stone tiles which are very popular kitchen floor tiles will also need to be sealed in order to maintain their appearance and protect them from spillages and stains.

Natural floor tiles are a popular choice for kitchens and come in many forms, colours and styles, they are ideal for the kitchen because they are incredibly durable and strong and are ideal for busy areas. Natural stone tiles are also used in Bathrooms and again make ideal tiles once they are sealed and treated.

Ceramic and porcelain tiles are also popular floor tiles because they are also strong and durable and incredibly easy to maintain and clean. Porcelain tiles are also great for areas where there is moisture because their absorption level is very low, this makes them ideal for bathrooms. Porcelain tiles are also very hygienic, much like ceramic tiles they do not absorb moisture easily keeping them hygienic and making them easy to clean. Read the rest of this entry »

With a gleaming copper roof and white sides, a cupola points into the sky. Giving a building a majestic appearance, cupolas are now considered pieces of décor, but at one point, these small, tower-shaped structures were a practical architectural addition. But their practicality is coming back again, only in a different form. Relegated to attractive home décor for most of the 20th century, cupolas are now being added to various green homes for cooling.

Each month, you see how high your heating bill is, and environmentally-friendly architecture aims to reduce this. Not only for expenses for also for reducing your carbon footprint, environmentally-friendly architecture incorporates aspects of nature to cool or heat a building. This is where cupolas come in. A home may be designed with two vented cupolas, which allow air to enter the building, circulate throughout, and cool off the structure in warmer weather. This way, no air conditioning or central heating unit consumes a large quantity of power. Read the rest of this entry »

Composed of two halves of hammered copper soldered together, weathervanes draw attention to the roof of your home or building. These copper and brass shapes have a long history, however. While used primarily for décor in the present, weathervanes were needed to indicate the direction of the wind. Over time, this practical use was compounded with design, and the shapes of certain weathervanes became associated with specific establishments or businesses.

In the present, weathervanes come in all shapes and sizes. Roosters, grasshoppers, and horses are some of the traditional designs. Roosters, once called “weather cocks,” were associated with the Catholic Church for several centuries. In the ninth century, the Pope decreed that all churches display weather cocks to symbolize the events taking place after the last supper. Read the rest of this entry »