b'FEATURE: Merkrete provides installation innovation to Silicon Valleydesigned to promote cleaner work- Silicon Valleys unique appeal is ing conditions and reduce mess. Itfurtherenhancedbythestriking uses less water and is creamier andNorthernCaliforniaCoast,lush easy to spread.NapaValleywinecountryand Not only does this mortar emitdowntownSanFranciscoall less dust, the smooth and creamywithin driving distance. With the material makes for easy spreading,opening of Santa Clara Square in especially when speed is a factor,theFall2018,newtenantsand saidAcosta.720DUSTLESSLHTguests now enjoy the experience Mortar works great for both fl ofshopping,fi nedining,luxuri- oors and walls and offers high strength,ouspoolsandresort-likeliving fl accommodations,andembraceexibility and a cleaner work envi-ronment. the modern setting and innovative Interiorareasandbacksplashesarchitecture.SantaClaraSquare were installed using 705 DUSTLESScombinesthebestelementsofa ProSetMortar.TheDUSTLESSlively cultural center and a sophis-feature is a tremendous advantageticatedtechnologyhubcreat-especially in interior applications,ing a forward-thinking community said Corona. unlike anywhere else. The Square As with most installations, time- is the place to be.linesarealwaysimportant,andArchitects: Pei Cobb Freed and Santa Clara Square was no differ- Partners / LPA, Inc., ent. It was critical that Ott choseSanta Clara, CAa company that would be able to get the products delivered and theGeneral Contractor: Hathaway jobcompletedontime.MerkreteDinwiddie, San Francisco, CAisabrandofParexUSA,one ofthelargestcompaniesandaTile Contractor: Contractors worldwideleaderintile-settingFlooring Services of CA, materials, faade fi nishes and tech- Santa Ana, CAnicalmortars,establishedin22 countrieswith68manufacturingMerkrete Sales Representatives: plantsandover4,100employ- Heather Campiotti and ees. Merkrete was perfect for thisSergio Flores projects requirements, because we haveplantsanddistributioncen- Merkrete Products Used: tersalloverthecountry,soourHydroGuard SP-1, Fracture Guard turnaround time and ability to getFD, 820 Merlite, 720 DUSTLESS ourproductstothejobsiteonaLHT Mortar, 705 DUSTLESS Pro timelybasiswerenoproblem,Set Plus, ProGroutsaid Campiotti. 48 TileLetter | April 2019'