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Durable, versatile option for kitchen sinks: fireclay
A: Two very popular choices for kitchen sinks are cast iron and stainless steel. But there are other very good material choices for kitchen sinks out there, and fireclay is one of them. Basically it's a heavy-duty ceramic product where the clay and glaze are fired together at very high temperatures and fuse together.
Fireclay is used often to create farmhouse or apron-style kitchen sinks because of its beauty and versatility. Because it is a very durable clay product, textured designs can be embedded in the kitchen sink as well to create a strong artistic impression.
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A: In today's green building market, just because you want to save water does not mean that you have to sacrifice good looks.
Many of today's high-efficiency toilets, shower heads and faucets include many different styles to choose from. Styles are available from contemporary to nostalgic, and even though the styles can be very different, the water-saving goals are the same.
FYI, standard faucets usually use 2.2 gallons per minute. If you want to upgrade to a water-saving faucet, look for a model that uses 1.2 gallons per minute. In many cases you may even find a standard faucet you like, and by simply changing to a high-efficiency aerator, you can save water.
Bottom line: Today's water-saving faucets perform better than ever and are overflowing with style.
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