tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post3329636859779507067..comments2024-03-27T03:11:58.288-04:00Comments on Kitchen and Residential Design: Cool, sustainable countertop materials and where to buy themPaul Anaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-47779081604698873122010-09-02T13:57:22.065-04:002010-09-02T13:57:22.065-04:00Squak Mountain is not a proper product for kitchen...Squak Mountain is not a proper product for kitchen counter tops. I can't say this enough--if you are a real cook, you do not want a product that is going to stain and even break surface like this product does. I spent more than i had to and worked very hard to get this product in my kitchen remodel. No one--not EcoHaus Seattle, the installer or my contractor gave me any information that would of made me question my decision to use this product. Honestly--in one year it looks TERRIBLE and I can not afford to replace it. Please, please rethink using this--even water stains. It's a nightmare for a kitchen. It's so said because I wanted to love this and use it in other places in the house--I'm can't now.Jean Brittinghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11461842682807593609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-12530151368932272852010-04-20T14:51:37.696-04:002010-04-20T14:51:37.696-04:00Every Squak Mountain Stone concrete slab is hand-f...Every Squak Mountain Stone concrete slab is hand-finished so it has a unique character similar to that of natural stones such as marble, travertine, and limestone. Squak Mountain Stone is generally used in kitchens and bathrooms as a counter top, table top or vanity top. If you haven't seen the "new" Squak Mountain stone you really don't know what you are missing out on! Tiger Mountain Innovations, LLC has recently made some great product improvements to their Squak Mountain Stone product. The coal fly-ash previously contained in the material has been substituted out with more recycled glass. Portland cement was substituted for low-carbon cement over 2 years ago as low-carbon cement releases much less co2 into the atmosphere during the manufacturing process. Furthermore, the slabs are available in a nominal 56"x96" size at 1-3/8" thickness. Slabs are gauged on the backside to ensure consistent thickness and ease of seaming for fabricators. A state-of-the-art vibration technology is used to minimize pinholes and give a more consistent character from slab to slab.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com