Archive for February, 2010

Beautiful glass tile + 70% recycled


2010
02.18

Crafted by artisians using centuries-old techniques, Echo Recycled Glass captures, refracts, and bends light in a manner of sunlight playing on water. It is available in 15 colors, including white, black, and red as well as soft blues, greens, and ambers. It comes in three finishes: clear, iridescent, and a sophisticated frosted matte. 

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Echo Recycled Glass by Crossville

It is rare to find the beauty of cast glass in a recycled product. Because Echo Recycled Glass is made of cast, translucent glass that is textured front and back, it captures, refracts, and bends light in beautiful ways. Specifiers and homeowners will enjoy mixing, matching, and blending the colors and finishes to create stunning installations. They will also have the satisfaction that comes with using a product that is friendly to the environment.

Created at the historic Peltier Glass Company exclusively for Crossville, Echo Recycled Glass is made with the same dedication to beauty and quality as was the glass crafted to Louis Comfort Tiffany, the Pullman Company, and Ford Motor Company in the factory’s early years. In the middle of the last century, Peltier gained recognition worldwide as the maker of prized game marbles and for this; it is best known. Today, these marbles are coveted by collectors, commanding top dollar at marble shows and on-line auctions. As a tribute to the heritage of Peltier Glass Company, each Echo Recycled Glass color name was inspired by Peltier marble names or by the game of marbles itself. For more information on Peltier Glass Company, please visit www.peltierglass.com

  • Up to 70% recycled content
  • Third party certification
  • Color palette created by renowned color forecaster Barbara Schirmeister
  • Contributes to LEED MR 4.1 and 4.2 Credits

Green Up Your Household in 2010


2010
02.13



February 27-28, 2010

A brand new event helping and teaching households to become green! This two day event will host hot topics, guest speakers, how to seminars and workshops on everything from urban gardening to building your own solar heater. Come and learn about organic and Virginian grown foods and environment friendly tips and tidbits on how to become a better friend to mother earth.

Inside Waterside, Downtown Norfolk, Virginia
Saturday, February 27: 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday, February 28: 11:00am-4:00pm

Produced by: Five Points Community Farm Market and Green Alternatives

High-Efficiency Natural Gas Equipment Rebates


2010
02.12

Have you already purchased your equipment?  Have your receipt handy and apply for your rebate, now. 

Rebate offer terms and conditions.

Virginia Natural Gas customers who have purchased equipment listed below, on or after November 10, 2009, are eligible for the following energySMART rebates. 

REBATE PRODUCT
$500 Furnace (90%+AFUE)
$500 Tankless Water Heater (.82+EF)

Customers who have purchased a qualifying tank-style water heater on or after January 1, 2009  are eligible for the following energySMART rebate:

REBATE PRODUCT
$150 Tank Water Heater (.62+EF)

10 Reasons to Remodel Now


2010
02.08

Read Charles Wermers article in Builders Homes Showcase magazine describing why NOW is a good time to remodel.  Click on the magazine cover below to go to the article.

Win a free Spa Package


2010
02.03

Come see us at Booth 17 at the Mid-Atlantic Home & Flower Show and sign up to win a free night at the Beach Spa Bed & Breakfast and a free massage (ask for details).