Have you ever specified a building material and had an unexpected outcome after installation? Join us as we discuss setting expectations when specifying natural stone for residential use. During this session, we will discuss how to select the right material for applications, what should be included in stone specifications and when to ask your fabricator for help. Come away with a better understanding of how to select natural stone for your next residential application.

Learning Objectives

• Learn how to meet client's expectations through a balance of aesthetics vs. performance
• Discuss best practices of working with your fabricator to avoid project challenges
• Understand key performance characteristics for natural stone and man-made materials in different residential applications
• Review natural stone resources that will help create a successful project

This course has been approved for CEU credit through the following organizations:

• AIA         NSI-T01 (OD), 1 LU|HSW
• LACES:  NSI-T01 (OD), 1.0 HSW PDH