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What Other’s are Saying About the MIA
Natural stone is a key part of two of the top 10 elements of design in the home that are resonating with today's buyers: the desire for low-maintenance/no-maintenance materials and the use of natural materials inside and outside the home. -Builder Magazine
National Association of Home Builders Homeowners who remodel recover the following percentages of their remodeling costs at - resale (note: upscale projects include stone):
-cost vs. Value Report, Remodeling Magazine
In a study of materials for kitchen countertops, granite had the highest number of ''excellent'' ratings of any surface. -Consumer Reports
"If, like us, you define value as 'performance over time', then natural stone should be your material of choice and engineered products will never be 'just as good' as natural stone until they can pass the same test of time." -Ed Walsh, Sturgis Materials, Inc.
Consumers using natural stone rave about their selection: "Its like jewelry for your home." ''We were awestruck by how many beautiful selections were available." "When compared to other materials, price was comparable and didn't end up being a factor" "It is low-maintenance." | About the MIA For over sixty years, the Marble Institute of America has served as the authritative source of information on standards of natural stone workmanship and practice and the suitable application of natural stone products. MIA is also a leading promoter of stone usage in the commercial and residential marketplaces. MIA produces a number of consumer education materials on the use of natural stone and its proper care and maintenance, and hosts an informative web site for consumers and design and construction professionals at www.marble-institute.com MIA Code of Ethics The Fabrication and installation of dimension-cut natural stone should meet MIA and other industry standards as articulated in the MIA dimension Stone Design Manual and other technical publications, along with courteous and processional customer service. To achieve these goals, we pledge adherence to the following principles and policies: Our primary objective is a satisfied and happy customer, be it a homeowner, a building owner, or a design professional. We will maintain and conduct business in accordance with fair and honorable standards of competition. Honesty, integrity quality and professionalism guide our firm's business philosophy High standards of health, safety and product quality will be incorporated into every installation. We shall deal fairly with customers, as well as with our employees. our subcontractors, and our suppliers. We encourage research to develop new materials, technique, tools. and equipment, as well as improved methods of stone fabrication and installation. We pledge to assist in the education and product knowledge of our firm's clients and customers (builders, kitchen & bath dealers, architects, designers, and homeowners) before, during, and after installation. We shall strive to promote a spirit of cooperation within the industry Beautify your Home with Natural Stone! |