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### [Video: Installing a Natural Slate Rainscreen System Step-By-Step](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/blog/how-to-install-a-natural-slate-rainscreen-system-step-by-step)
Posted By: [Matt Berk](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/blog/author/matt-berk) | Feb 15, 2017 7:33:00 AM | 1 minute read
Rainscreen systems have become one of the most efficient solutions for exterior cladding. It provides numerous advantages in terms of thermal and acoustic insulation, avoiding thermal bridges and condensation problems. The CUPACLAD® natural ...
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### [6 Steps for CAD to CAM Conversion for Architects](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/blog/cad-to-cam-conversion-for-arcitects-and-outsourced-cnc-machine-shop)
Posted By: [Matt Berk](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/blog/author/matt-berk) | Jan 17, 2017 11:30:00 AM | 4 minute read
It's all in the details. Here are 6 Key Steps for the CAD/CAM file hand-off: Our out-sourced CNC router and panel processing business grew out our willingness to cut the Plyboo, Richlite, and other panels we sell as raw material. Our ...
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### [Richlite Black Diamond Value Bathroom Vanity](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/blog/richlite-value-bathroom-vanity-chris-bennett-saratoga-springs/)
Posted By: [Matt Berk](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/blog/author/matt-berk) | Apr 15, 2014 5:55:00 AM | 1 minute read
Chris Bennett from the Saratoga Springs area laminated 1/4" Richlite to a substrate. He then glued the same material to the edges of the substrate and trimmed the deck back to the the edge using a flush trim bit and the Richlite edge as the ...
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### [NYC's First Passive Home Featuring Richlite Rainscreen](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/blog/richlite-rainscreen-exterior-cladding-midnight-iron-brooklyn-brownstone-passive-house/)
Posted By: [Matt Berk](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/blog/author/matt-berk) | Feb 28, 2014 5:58:00 AM | 2 minute read
According to the Passive House Institute, the Passive House concept is "today's highest energy standard with the promise of slashing the heating energy consumption of buildings by an amazing 90%." This sustainably transformed Brookyln ...
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### [Proteak Deck for a Home with White Stucco Exterior](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/blog/proteak-backyard-decking-white-stucco-home/)
Posted By: [Matt Berk](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/blog/author/matt-berk) | Jan 23, 2014 9:30:00 AM |
The golden brown grain of Proteak lumber adds a rich contrast to the white stucco walls of this modern suburban home.
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