FEATURE: Merkrete Systems provide protection to Naples Fire-Rescue Station Station No. 1. The first visible sign began on August 14, 2016 involv- ing the demolition of the old Fire Station No. 1 at 835 Eighth Ave. in Naples, Fla. The razing took about 30 days, clearing the way for a new $6.5 million, two-story, 22,600-sq.-ft. fire station, administrative headquarters and state-of- the-art emergency opera- tions center. The new building exceeds FEMA 100-year flood zone levels, has the ability to withstand Category 5 hurricane wind levels and is also the most cost-effective way to get operations and adminis- trative staff all under one roof. This new fire-rescue station will provide critical infra- structure to the city of Naples and will meet the city’s public safety demands for at least 50 years. Developed in collaboration among Manhattan Construction, Merkrete 855 XXL LHT Mortar used for installing 24 x 24 Coral Stone throughout the exterior. Additional exterior areas installed using Merkrete 855 XXL LHT Mortar. 50 TileLetter | July 2019