Creative Stoneworks and Architects Design Group, the new building includes three and a half apparatus bays and associated apparatus sup- port spaces, Battalion Chief office, bunk, and restroom. It also con- tains general facility functions such as kitchen, dining, report writing, physical agility, dormitories, rest- rooms, showers, and equipment storage spaces. Fire administration is located on the second floor and includes an Emergency Operations Center and multipur- pose room. Vision and functionality come together When Creative Stoneworks was approached by ManhattanConstruction to supply the high- performing materials they required, Creative Stoneworks knew they would need a trusted and top-quality instal- lation system to comply with the high-standard building codes and ensure a job well done. Upon reviewing the scope of the project, all answers pointed defini- tively to Merkrete, the leader in waterproof- ing, crack isolation and setting materials tech- nology. Creative Stonework’s tile instal- lation on the exterior of the new Naples Fire-Rescue Station consist- ed of approximately 10,000 sq. ft. of 24 x 24 x 1.5 inch Coral Stone. A hurricane-proof solution secures the deal John McIntyre, Technical Sales Representative and Tim O’Hara, FEATURE: Merkrete Systems provide protection to Naples Fire-Rescue Station Interior porcelain panels installed with Merkrete’s 855 XXL LHT Mortar. 52 TileLetter | July 2019