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The Department of Commerce determined that producers and exporters from China have sold ceramic tile at less than fair value in the United States at rates ranging from 229.04% to 356.02%.
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Tile Roofs for Hurricane Zones
One of the most common problems found in the aftermath of hurricanes Frances, Charley, and Ivan was failure of the roofing system. The tile industry responded to the problem with new design criteria and installation details, which have since been added to the Florida Building Code. Charles Wardell sums up the guidelines for best practice, including new hip and ridge requirements, and sheds light on what installers may need to know with the even tougher codes to come.
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