Anderson, SC, May 9--Produced by the Tile Council of North America, Inc. (TCNA), the CD-ROM version of the 2005 Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation offers hyperlinks between ANSI standards and the Handbook.
Featuring 15 new installation methods, three new sections and more than 300 updates, the Handbook offers guidelines for installation specifications.
The CD-ROM offers quick-reference CAD details and installation methods for exterior and interior floors, exterior and interior walls, bathtubs and showers, ceilings, counter tops, steam rooms, swimming pools, stairs, and movement joints. The 2005 CD-ROM also offers a complete library of manufacturers’ catalogs.
Some of the changes introduced in the 2005 Handbook are as follows:
o A glass tile section
o A porcelain tile section
o A sound-rated floors section
o Methods using cementitious self-leveler
o Methods using poured gypsum
o Additional radiant heat systems
o New backerboard and plywood underlayments
o New crack-isolation methods
The 2005 CD-ROM provides:
1) Easy Navigation with hyperlinks between the Handbook, ANSI standards, and product information.
2) Greater Accuracy with AutoCAD files included for every method.
3) Ready Access to Products and Materials with catalogs or links from more than 100 U.S. manufacturers.
Trade professionals will find this handy resource can help them meet tile installation challenges on a daily basis. To place an order, call 864-646-8453, visit the TCNA web site at www.tileusa.com, or fax your credit card request to 864-646-2821.
