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December 20, 2017

Best in Balance – Kirei EchoPanel

Leave it to Kirei to strike the perfect balance between beauty and sound control with its new Balance Tiles, the super-easy, peel and stick solution for controlling acoustics. Nearly an inch thick with a sharp beveled edge to create depth in a space, these tiles come in three different sizes which can be combined to create unique designs that also serve to dampen sound. Acoustics is the hot topic as we move into 2018, and innovative products like EchoPanel continue to adapt and add new formats, colors and patterns to keep designers excited and on top of the latest trends. For more information on the Balance Tiles, email echopanel@caragreen.com.

GreenBuild

We were so excited to head to GreenBuild and see what Boston had in store. Familiar faces and some new innovations were present, most notably the presence of “biophilia” and “Biophilic design.” While Green and Build may have some word…

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November 20, 2017

Don’t Bully Us

As a distributor, we get pushed around a lot. We don’t have the right inventory, we don’t have the right lead times, we didn’t get it to you fast enough. Despite our best efforts to communicate, it is often a blame game and we get stuck in the middle. We try our best to give our customers the best experience and go above and beyond in customer service. But we don’t believe in getting bullied. A trusted friend once told us that “you are a great company, you are trailblazers, you get specifications from architects and we will always honor those. Do not get bullied by people that threaten to switch a spec on you. They are not your partner.” He was right. So, in honor of that, and our general belief in doing good, we had two “Buddy Benches” constructed with our manufacturing facility in Atlanta to combat bullying at a local school. These benches are a safe place for children to go when they feel threatened or want someone to come play with them, and serve as a signal to other children that someone needs a friend. Take that.

Ruffing It

Domestic squabble? You would not mind spending the night in this dog house! Designed by D2 Architecture in Houston, TX using PaperStone leather, this Palatial Pup Palace is a Geriatric German Shepard’s dream. Specifically designed for the Bark n Build…

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October 25, 2017

Let’s Talk About Ex

Exteriors that is. At CaraGreen, we have typically curated materials that are suited for indoor use, but with the innovative companies with whom we partner, these beautiful materials are making their way outdoors as well. Check out these materials for commercial and residential use outdoors:

  • reSAWN Charred and reclaimed cladding – cypress, cedar, Accoya and Kebony woods for use as beautiful, unique siding or cladding
  • Lapitec sintered stone- the next big thing – this will replace granite and quartz as the defacto exterior material with unmatched performance, and 8 textures, making it suitable for any application, flooring on up
  • PaperStone Cladding – organic and warm to the touch, PaperStone Cladding is available in a matte finish or wood grain and is an economical, environmental alternative to stone veneers

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October 25, 2017

Durat Does Digits

Confused by a specification that says Durat 100?  Durat colors are numbers. Those three digits tell you a lot. You can cross reference the numbers by calling us at 919-929-3009 or emailing us. Those three digits prevent a lot of confusion and help keep designers specifications and color choices intact. If we used “snow white” – there are probably seven similar knock-offs waiting in the wings, and a carefully chosen specification could get switched. Our numbers are our code – to keeping your specifications safe!

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October 25, 2017

Staffing Up

CaraGreen is excited to welcome Madeline Rohrbacher to the sales team. Maddie will be responsible for managing and growing sales in the DC and surrounding areas. Her background with the USGBC, passion for green building and tenacious sales drive make her a great fit for the CaraGreen team. You can set up a lunch and learn or product presentation in the area by emailing her at madeline@caragreen.com.

We are also excited to announce Emily Rice as our Social Media Manager. With the shift toward online marketing, CaraGreen and our partners are engaging more with our customer base on social platforms like Instagram, Houzz, Facebook, and Pinterest. Emily has a degree in Marketing Innovation and not only loves the products, but loves how they perform and is excited to share these features with you across our social media accounts. Have a good story, article, or image to share?  Email emily@caragreen.com.

September Vignette – Fall Feelings

From Back to Front: ReSawn Timber Co – Shou Sugi Ban, Charred Cladding, Iruka Cypress ECOfusion – Strand Woven Bamboo, Midnight Sky Kirei – Geometry Tiles, Delta, #542 Kirei – Geometry Tiles, Oblong, #579 ​Kirei – EchoPanel, Ceremony, #122

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September 25, 2017

Remodeling – Tips and Tricks for Using PaperStone

PaperStone is an ideal material for a remodel.  

For the current generation of homebuyers or renters, they are looking for spaces that represent their values. Those often include respect for the environment and modern or current aesthetics that are not what their parents had.

PaperStone ticks all the boxes:

        ☑ It’s stone-like performance makes it a great replacement for granite or quartz.  
        ​☑ It is made in the USA unlike most quartz, which typically comes from China.  
        ☑ It can be cut on site, using standard woodworking tools.  
        ​☑ Contractors can do it themselves, avoiding costly stone fabrication.  
        ​☑ Available with 100% recycled paper.

Reduce Sound With EchoPanel Best in Class Acoustic Fabric

Competitively priced and stylishly awesome, the new Mura fabrics are a perfect complement to Kirei’s existing EchoPanel Sheets and systems. Easily wrapped around curved surfaces or adhered to large wall spaces, these fabrics offer comparable NRC performance, but offer an extensive…

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