Builder - December 2008 - (Page 19) BMAIL components must perform to exacting performance standards or be replaced or repaired. The Texas Association of Builders looks forward to working with Sunset commissioners and the entire Texas Legislature next session to make any necessary changes to the TRCC to allow it to better serve Texans. SCOTT NORMAN however, very little was mentioned on MIA’s behalf and no link was provided. Why give your readers a link backing one side of the story and not a link to back up Interim Executive Director Texas Association of Builders Austin, Texas Via e-mail the other side of the argument? If you gave your readers a link to MIA’s Web site (www.marble-institute.com), they would be able to research data from several scientific experiments that prove that granite is a safe countertop option. For instance, on November 17th, the MIA published results to their most recent study. A link to this study is on their Web site’s main page, labeled “Largest Study of Granite Countertops Find No Stones that Pose Health Threat.” Everybody has the right to be concerned about the safety of their home; however, these concerns must be answered by facts (which MIA has produced) and not unreliable hearsay. CLARK HUNTER Just the Facts reading the article “Testing AfterToxins” [October, page 40], I have For a few concerns. For once, I was impressed to see that Marble Institute of America’s rebuttal was fi nally included in a publication involving the radon scare in granite; Sales Representative AGM Imports Charleston, S.C. Via e-mail These days, homebuyers are looking for ways to help save energy and protect the environment. When you build with propane, you’ll provide your customers with an efficient, reliable, clean-burning energy that’s available right now. The proof is in the NAHB Green Building Guidelines. With propane you can earn up to 199 points — putting you halfway to gold just for making a smart energy choice. For more on all the green benefits of propane, and a chance to win propane appliances that can help you achieve 199 points, visit our booth or buildwithpropane.com. Visit booth N2617 at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas Circle 440 or http://builder.hotims.com http://www.marble-institute.com http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/hanleywood/builder_200810/index.php?startid=40 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/hanleywood/builder_200810/index.php?startid=40 http://www.buildwithpropane.com http://www.buildwithpropane.com http://builder.hotims.com
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