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“THE EVERLASTING FLOORING SYSTEM” Choose from over 100 color combinations. Resurface any concrete area to a brand new superior finish.

” LASTING FOR DECADES”

BELIEVING IS SEEING ! “THE DURABILITY OF TERRAZZO FLOORING”

Because our products are HOTEL-QUALITY, they are perfect for use in HIGH-TRAFFIC areas. We are a leading NATIONWIDE installer and supplier!

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“THE EVERLASTING FLOORING SYSTEM”

Decorative Sand & Stone Co. Inc. installs a rugged high quality composite coating on concrete surfaces. Called “Rustic Terrazzo” and “Polished Terrazzo” This technology was developed more than 15 years ago in the Boston area to solve the problems of concrete in severe weather conditions, high traffic and low maintenance requirement areas. The final surface is a “natural stone”,epoxy, and cement composite , where the cement completley (100%) protects the bonding of the epoxy from ultra-violet radiation which would cause degadation. This material then can be sealed with either a matte or glossy sealer to provide stain resistance. The final reults of Our Terrazzo Flooring is that it will “Last for Decades” ! The cement can be colored to provide color matching for any project.

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” LASTING FOR DECADES”

About Our Company***** Decorative Sand & Stone Co. Inc. We are a licensed company for both commercial and residential projects. We have been in concrete coatings for over 15 years. We provide our customers with installations of high quality decorative coating products. We provide full service including preparation of the existing surface. Repairing, grinding, sealing, etc.

Rustic terrazzo surfacing is excellent to reduce slip-and- fall accidents around pools, stairs, and other slippery surfaces. Decostone has installed rustic terrazzo flooring for clients such as hotels, restaurants, and homeowners for over 15 years. Whether you are looking to reduce liability in commercial areas or are seeking to increase the value of your home, Decostone Rustic Terrazzo is a top resurfacing material!

(-PRODUCT BENEFITS-) *Eliminates the cost of removing and disposing of the existing concrete.*Reduces down time.* Does not require stuctural modifications.*Applications are 3/8 to 1″ eliminating the need for elevation changes.*Most systems prevent the moisture in the underlying to escape. *The Texture of stone reduces injury. * Stone Appearance – Creates a deep rich color. * Endless designs possibilities give great decor flexibility. “Low Maintenance” for “High Traffic Areas”

(-PRODUCT FEATURES-) *.DECORATIVE APPEARANCE / Natural stone flooring with a European Romantic look. *NON- SLIP / Natural characteristics of stone. * LONGEVITY / The stone is “Everlasting”. * BREATHABLE / The solids in the epoxy allow moisture to escape from concrete base which prevents lifting of the coating. * AFFORDABILIY / Compare to hard wood, brick, tile, flagstone, slate. * EXPANSION JOINTS / Protects surface from expansion and contraction due to temperature changes. * ENDLESS DESIGNS / Artist and designer on staff.* COMPLIMENTARY / Enhances the appearance of natural wood,brick, stone, and slate facings./ NATURAL STONE / River rock, marble chips, granite chips, over 50 color combinations possible.* POURED FLOOR / Great for non- level, uneven floors, covers imperfections. *Hand Troweled

Rustic Terrazzo surfacing is excellent to reduce slip-and-fall accidents around pools, stairs, and other slippery surfaces. Decostone has installed rustic terrazzo flooring for clients such as hotels, restaurants, and homeowners for over 15 years. Whether you are looking to reduce liability in commercial areas or are seeking to increase the value of your home, Decostone Rustic Terrazzo is a top resurfacing material. Attractive!

Our natural river rockstone creates a deep, rich color and provides endless design and pattern possibilities. This is an everlasting flooring system which will retain an atttractive appearance for decades to come!

Durability!

Our stone systems are the ideal solution to beautifying your surroundings. The products we use can hold up in all weather conditions.

Skip-free surfaces!

Despite the rigid characteristics of stone, this system increases traction which reduces the risk of personal injury considerably. A must for every home with children!

Non – Slip: Ridged characteristics of the stone

Appearance: Elegant, natural stone flooring

Affordability: Comparable to hard wood, brick, tile, flagstone, slate, etc.

Natural Stone: Marble chips, granite chips, river rock; over 100 color combinations!

Hand Troweled: We take the time to do it right

Expansion Joints: Excellent for construction and expansion

Poured Floor: Great for unilevelness, covers imperfections in concrete

Longevity: Stone and sand are everlasting

Technology: Epoxy is a durable bonding agent

Endlesss Designs: Artists and designers on staff

Compliments: Stone looks great with natural wood, brick, stone walls, slate, etc.

Company: Professionals in indoor-outdoor epoxy flooring systems: over 15 years

Fast, easy installation: Eliminates the cost of removing and disposing concrete. Prevents down time and the mess associated in replacing existing decks.

Natural Stone: Creates a deep, rich color and provides endless design and pattern possibilities. This is n everlasting Flooring System which will retain an attractive appearace for decades to come.

Texture: Despite the rigid characteristics of stone, this system increases traction which reduces the risk of injury considerably.

Weight: Does not require any structural modifications.

Thickness: Applications are applied 3/8: to 1″. This eliminates the need of elevation changes at dorrways and other ajoining surfaces.

Maintenance: Most other Epoxy Systems on the market today claim to be “maintenance-free.” The fact of the matter is, they fill up with dirt and algae after a few years and must be pressure-washed continuously. The Decorative Sand & Stone hybrid Flooring System is a filled system which prevents the epoxy from breaking down from the ultraviolet rays, while still allowing ground moisture to vent.

Breathable: Most other systems used today prevent concrete to breathe. These systems will not last. The Deco System creates a vapor barrier between the stone on the bottom and the sand on the top.

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Description: Repurposed a slab of PAX wardrobe (glass closet door) from the AS-IS dept. into a 7 foot tall 54″ wide water feature for my home based esthetics studio. (ADMIN NOTE:  THIS DESIGN MAY BE USED AS AN OUTSIDE WATER FEATURE.)

Function:
-acts as a natural hydrator for wood floors and dry winters!
-soothing sound of streaming water
-dulls conversation chatter white noise

1. build top/bottom box out of plywood
2. line with vapour barrier
3. suspend PAX glass on steel rod with “S” hooks in bottom box
4. attach a manifold (drill tiny holes into copper or PVC pipe) inside top box with adjustable valve to control less/more water flow
5. connect a $70 sump pump from Home Depot from the bottom to the top with 1.5″ tubing
6. Fill up with water and plug ‘er in!

Maintenance: clean with a non-chemical descaler (ie: Norwex)/microfiber cloth; fill up with water as it evaporates.

Cost to build: less than $200
Approximate retail value: $2,000+

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Denver, Colorado – Today the introduction of an energy saving, adjustable-horsepower water-pump, called the Money $aver Pump® was announced.

Turning a user-friendly dial changes the horsepower, wattage used, water flow, and water pressure. This new product is capable of saving 50% to 70% of existing electrical wattage consumption. This is especially important since millions of these pumps often run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in industry, as well as, a large and growing number of households throughout the country.

The developer and manufacturer of the Money $aver Pumps®, developed them for use in fish-ponds, water-gardens, water-features, fountains, pools, spas, aquariums, and industrial-pump applications. “Since 2/3rds of the power used today is for motors, this could mean a significant savings for power companies too”, he says.

“Millions of systems today are using multiple inefficient pumps, wasting tremendous amounts of power”, says David, a nationally recognized authority on water-pumps, and fish-ponds. He is an author of many articles, and internationally recognized Internet websites such as http://www.MoneySaverPumps.com .

“Often owners have misjudged the size of the pumps required for their systems, which causes many troubles, in addition to wasting power. No longer will people need to struggle to calculate their systems’ pump head. With the introduction of the first adjustable-horsepower water-pump these problems will be solved”, claims David.

With electrical costs in some areas approaching $.30 per kilowatt-hour, each wasted amp could cost the owners $300 per year. It is not unusual for inefficient pumps to waste 20 or more amps, which could waste $6,000 per year per pump.

The horsepower-adjustment dial is like having a gas-pedal on the pump. It allows the horsepower to be reduced at night so owners’ can save/make money while they sleep. It can be increased for special events or system expansions. It can also be increased to compensate for system deterioration caused by deposit build-ups inside piping.

David holds a BS in the Biological Sciences from the University of Chicago, and completed his work for a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry at the Illinois Institute of Technology. He was a scientist in industry for many years. He has been involved with ponds and aquariums for most of his life.

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Premium content from Denver Business Journal – by Cathy Proctor / 28 Oct 10

A small, private Longmont company sees a big future for its innovative, underground irrigation system that it claims cuts water use as much as 60 percent compared to standard overhead sprinklers.

Irrigation Water Technologies Inc. (IWTI) sells and distributes the KISSS (Kapillary Irrigation SubSurface Systems) watering system in North America. An Australian company with a similar name, Irrigation Water Technologies Australia, makes the patented system, which consists of a flexible water tube sandwiched with a plastic strip on the bottom and a strip of felt-like material on the top.

A modest economic recovery would make IWTI profitable in 2011, said Dave Hunter, president and CEO.
“We operate in a green, sustainable conservation space that’s spurred by population growth and water shortages,” Hunter said. “‘I don’t see that easing up. Water is going to be the next battleground after oil.”

Traditional overhead sprinklers lose water to evaporation and runoff. But KISSS system water winds up in the soil. It seeps out of the tube, which is buried up to 12 inches underground, through the felt and into the soil — using the capillary action of the felt and dirt to spread water slowly and widely to the roots of grass, trees or ornamental plants.

KISSS also avoids problems associated with drip irrigation systems, such as water pooling around the tubes, or roots growing into the tubes and clogging the water flow, said Mike Croy, IWTI’s vice president of sales for North America.
The system has been used to water athletic fields, commercial and public gardens, street medians and plants in green roofs, such as on the William J. Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, Ark., and the Target Center in Minneapolis, Hunter said.

The tubes can feed water, fertilizer or pesticides into the soil for roots, and its underground location means players can use athletic fields while the system runs, Croy said.

“It saves water and gets as good or better coverage [for the root systems] as traditional irrigation systems,” Hunter said.
The private company started in North America in 2007 and has 15 employees, up from 11 a year ago. Its 2009 revenue was “in the six figures” for 2009, and expected to double in 2010, Hunter said.

Making goods in Longmont
IWTI expects to close a Longmont manufacturing agreement with the Australian company, to start in early 2011. The Longmont office would make systems for the North American sales territory, Hunter said. He expects to hire two employees initially for that operation.

Hunter joined IWTI in July. The company moved to Longmont from Colorado Springs in December 2009 in order to be close to its CFO, Collis Woodward, who lives in Fort Collins, he said.

The KISSS system costs more than other irrigation systems. A KISSS system for a soccer field would cost 20 percent to 30 percent more than overhead systems, but the higher costs are recouped through water savings in five to seven years, Hunter said.

Water demand for the Clinton library’s green roof, which was installed in 2007, is 40 percent less using the KISSS system compared to what an overhead system would require. That’s according to Mark Anderson, sustainable market development manager for the installer, Tremco Inc., an 80-year-old Beachwood, Ohio, company focused on roofs and waterproofing materials for buildings.

“That’s what I specify for all my systems for vegetative roofs,” Anderson said. “It’s working fabulously. We’ve had no issues at all. Everything is flourishing very well.”

Anderson said he initially thought the library’s roof would last about 15 years, but now believes the irrigation system and plants will extend the roof’s lifespan to 45 years.

The plants protect the roof from weather and sunlight, lengthening its lifespan, he said.
“It’s all about water management,” Anderson said. “It’s truly a water-conservation device that’s easily controlled, not exposed to the elements and doesn’t have a UV breakdown of the components [from sunlight]. Everything is buried, it stays in place and it works.”

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PRLog (Press Release) – May 01, 2010 – A unique water feature that gives zeal to your home with a classical sound features. But, May me you think that or wondering about what are rain chains? Rain chains are decorative cups, trinkets and containers attached to each other with a chain and create a lovely sound as the rain water runs down the chain into a rain barrel or any other form of receptacle to collect and harvest the rain water. This chain of trinkets or cups creates melodious and lovely sounds when it is raining. Also, it looks quite unique and decorative.

The rain chains are also used as alternatives for rain gutters and pipes. The concept is several hundreds of years old. It was common to find them in the temples of Japan. They used the chains to collect rain water which was then stored for use later. Even today, several households in Japan use these chains. This is more or less like water harvesting.

Over a years of decade usage, the chains end up getting a natural green tinge known as patina. The combination of colors that form naturally is also pleasant on the eyes. In terms of Feng Shui, it has so many importance. They activate the chi flow, which is flow of energy, in the house and stabilize the positive energies. Whenever it makes those pleasant sounds there is positive energy flowing into the house.

Rain chains do not get clogged easily and they are easy to install. In order to install a chain, you need to hang a copper chain over the barrel which stores water. You simply need to hang the chain from the same hole where the storm gutter pipe comes out. You can reduce the size of the hole though. Also, you can decorate the chain by tying cups and other trinkets to it.

This is very important to consider. When your rain barrel or tank fills up, which, it will. Where is the rest of the water from your roof going to go? You probably have already invested a lot of money in grading the landscape, drainage pipes, or some type of predetermined path away from your basement and foundation before you planned on your Copper rain system. Most of the systems on the market, have overflow tubes that come out the side or just overflow over the top. The danger is, that this water could seep into the basement, create a hazard on a patio or could ruin your landscape. Even if the system has an overflow tube at the rain barrel, then, ask yourself, then what do you do with it, and hopefully it is large enough to dispense enough water during severe weather.

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If you have decided to add the amenity of an outdoor kitchen to your home, it can be a really wise choice. An outdoor kitchen easily replaces any barbeque that you currently own and are using with a more reliable and amenity-rich means of cooking outdoors. Many people enjoy using outdoor kitchens because they allow for them to more easily host get-togethers while being able to manage cooking the delicious foods that they want to serve for their guests.

There are some other identifiable advantages to having an outdoor kitchen installed in your home. For example, by adding an outdoor kitchen to your home, you can usually increase the value of your home, essentially boosting the equity of it. But you’ll also be installing a very useful cooking setup that you will get to enjoy for many years to come. Of course, when considering different outdoor kitchen installers, there are some things that you will want to ponder – details if you will, or questions that you should ask yourself – prior to having that brand new outdoor kitchen installed.

1. What kind of outdoor kitchen do you wish to have installed? They can vary in size and features, which will obviously impact the cost of having them built. It’s wise to look around online to find different ideas prior to having the kitchen built.
2. What type of materials do you wish to have used for building your outdoor kitchen? Some longer lasting materials include cinder blocks and stucco, which are both cost effective and weather resistant.

3. How are you going to compare different outdoor kitchen installers? You should try to find a few, and get a quote from each one so that you can find the best deal for your project.

4. Where in your backyard are you planning on having the outdoor kitchen installed? Keep in mind that you will want to take some measurements so that you can get an idea of where it would fit and look the best.

5. Have you decided on the size of the barbeque that you want in your outdoor kitchen yet? There are many sizes to choose from. A common and popular size happens to be a four burner gas grill, most often made from attractive stainless steel.

6. Have you considered whether or not you want a fully operational sink in your outdoor kitchen? If so, there are some other things to think about, such as how much the plumbing will cost you, and if any permits will be required to add the plumbing to your outdoor kitchen.

7. Do you want a fridge in your outdoor kitchen? Many people who own outdoor kitchens decide to add medium to smaller fridges that are built right into them. This allows for the chilling of beer and other beverages, and the easy storing and marinating of meats prior to grilling them.

8. Could you spice up your outdoor kitchen by adding a bar? In more extravagant outdoor kitchens, bars are built into them. This can up the costs of building the outdoor kitchen. But can you imagine having a built in keg chiller, where you can serve your best buddies a fresh and ice cold draft beer while you are grilling on a Saturday afternoon and watching a top-rated game of college football?

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Most people think a turn-on is quick and easy, but in reality there is a lot more to it. Care and a technical eye is what is needed to prepare for ultimate performance during the hot days of summer.

Irrigation systems have been sitting idle all winter. Now it is time to charge your system. Turning the water on and plugging in the timer is not all that is needed to have your sprinkler system working at optimum performance.

A lawn sprinkler turn-on that is thorough and professional will last longer and perform better.

When turning the water back on, it is very important to charge the system to prevent damage to the piping and other components.

Improperly turned on systems will result in water hammer -high-speed rushing water acting just like a hammer inside your pipes.

Each zone must be carefully inspected by a qualified technician, looking for leaks, broken sprinkler heads and proper coverage.

Inspecting your rain sensors and programming the timer for proper scheduling are necessary to ensure that you will be prepared for the hot days of summer.

Irrigation systems that receive the perfect turn-on will last longer, perform better, save water and provide for a healthier landscape.

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Drip Irrigation, also known as trickle irrigation or micro-irrigation, is an irrigation method that applies water slowly to the roots of plants by depositing the water either on the soil surface or directly to the root zone
through a network of valves, pipes, tubing and emitters, with the goal of minimizing water and fertilizer usage.

Modern drip irrigation is the most important innovation in agriculture since the invention of the impact sprinkler in the 1930’s.

Drip irrigation may also use devices called micro-spray heads which spray water on a small area.

Drip irrigation has been used since ancient times when buried clay pots were filled with water and the water seeped into the soil.

Micro-drip irrigation is a reliable, low volume and efficient way to water flower beds, ground cover, vegetable gardens and hanging baskets, since the extra amount of water needed is delivered at or near plant root zones.

Benefits of drip irrigation include design flexibility, healthy plants and less work for you.

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DENVER, CO /Send2Press Newswire/ — As a reaction to growing interest in water features, Outdoor Seasons has announced its revolutionary H2Oasis planter fountain kits. The number of Americans who own water features has tripled from 2 to 6 million in the past three years, but to date only homes with large outside areas could accommodate a water garden.

Now with the H2Oasis kit, anyone with a small patio, deck or balcony can have a water garden. And they are affordable. For less than $100 people can enjoy water gardening.

The decorative and fun fountain kits convert cedar barrels or whiskey/wine barrels into water features. Consumers can chose from a wide array of styles from the happy gnome to the dancing dolphin.

With the H2Oasis it is possible for more than 84 million American gardeners to have the tranquil relief of a water feature in their own home.

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