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LA ESCANDELLA, OFFICIAL SUPPLIER OF THE PRISTINE BAY RESORT AND SPA IN ROATAN, HONDURAS
05/08/2010
Cerámica La Escandella, through its subsidiary located in Miami, is the exclusive supplier for the five-star, boutique Pristine Bay Resort and Spa For this project, 8900 m2 (95.900 sq ft) of La Escandella Planum, a flat interlocking slab terracotta tile, has been supplied. Aitana colour was customized for this profile tile where aesthetics and functionality are combined to provide a versatile roof of unprecedented simplicity and elegance. Furthermore, La Escandella has manufactured over 2780 lineal meters (9105 l ft) of customized floor tiles to maintain the aesthetics and earthtones of the Aitana colours present in the different roofs in this exclusive resort. Pristine Bay Resort and Spa, designed by Internationally acclaimed architect Guillermo Trotti, is located in the lush, tropical island of Roatan, a unique island off the Caribbean Coast of Honduras. Pristine Bay Resort and Spa will boast 30 exclusive villas and 60 guest rooms surrounded by powder-like white sand, crystal clear blue water, the largest barrier reef in the Caribbean and a fabulous scenic Dye Golf Course (The Black Pearl). The Resort Villas at Pristine Bay are under construction and the 120-room, five-star Resort and Spa at Pristine Bay, is scheduled to open in 2011. Our reputation for innovation, technology and quality have led us as leaders in supplying roof tiles to numerous projects worldwide. Some of our tile works are found in numerous exclusive resorts worldwide like Palm Island (UAE-Dubai).
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LA ESCANDELLA ATTENDED THE FRSA TRADE SHOW ONE MORE YEAR
07/07/2010
Cerámica La Escandella, through its subsidiary located in Miami, exhibited at “Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo (FRSA)” that took place last June from 17th to 19th in Orlando (FL). The company attended the show in collaboration with one of its principal distributors, confirming the good relationship with them, and following with the partnership lines of the company all around the world. The FRSA´s trade show was the meeting place for all industry professionals, emphasizing this year the great number of installation companies and contractor who approached to La Escandella ´s Stand. The assistants showed its interest for one of the most innovative products of Ceramica La Escandella: Visum3 Tile, which design creates with one piece the visual effect of three. The wide range of Glazed tiles was also successfully exhibited, along with the Glass tiles which functionality was highlighted by many visitors. La Escandella consolidates its leading position as one of the principal providers of Clay Roof Tile to this important market. FRSA is considered as one of most important trade shows of United States.
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NEW TECHNICAL BROCHURE FOR FLAT ROOF TILE (ALICANTINA)
28/05/2010
The New Brochure brings together all the key techniques that allows the customer, installer and the architect to make an accurate projection of the roof using La Escandella Flat (Alicantina) Roof Tile and its accessories, therefore getting faster installation at lower costs. The Brochure includes colors, characteristics and measurements of the tile in white and red clay base. It also provides different installation methods with half or double roof tiles, and all the accessories needed for the perfect performing and ventilated roof.
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NEW TECHNICAL BROCHURE FOR CURVED ROOF TILE (MISSION BARREL)
28/05/2010
La Escandella has launched the New Brochure of the Curved Roof Tile, the last of our series of specialized catalogues dedicated to each type of product that La Escandella manufactures. This brochure brings together all the key techniques that allows the customer, installer and the architect to make an accurate projection of the roof using La Escandella Curved Roof Tile (Mission Barrel) in all its formats: T5, T4 (40x19), T40 (40x15) y TT. The Brochure includes colors, characteristics and measurements of the tile in white and red clay base and all the accessories needed for the perfect performing and ventilated roof.
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VISUM3, THE FIRST FLAT PROFILE TILE THAT OBTAINS THE AENOR QUALITY CERTIFICATION
27/05/2010
On Sept 21st, VISUM3 is the first flat profile tile that gives the appearance of three traditional tiles side by side when laid, to obtain the Spanish Quality Certificate: AENOR This revolutionary tile, launched into the market by Ceramica La Escandella, has achieved the lowest indexes in the permeability values as well as high Freeze Thaw Resistance levels. This allows Visum3 tile to be installed in different climatic zones, including severe frost locations, while keeping the physical characteristics of the product. Visum3 has lower installation costs than other similar products due to its triple cambered design in one tile, with only 11,5 pcs per square meter (106.7 pcs/100 sq. ft) Thanks to its triple decoration system, Visum3 offers a broader range in tones and hues, so that no two tiles appear exactly the same. La Escandella won the “Alfa de Plata” award for its technological and aesthetic advances exemplified in the Visum3 tile.
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LA ESCANDELLA AT THE MOST IMPORTANT TRADE FAIRS OF THE WORLD
27/05/2010
From January to May 2010, Ceramica La Escandella has been participating thru its Distributors worldwide in the most famous construction trade fairs. The principal Distributors of Tiles and Accessories of La Escandella, have been present in such fairs as Deubau in Germany, Intermed in Tunis, Moldexpo in Moldavia, Buidex in Syria, as well as in other fairs of building materials of Slovakia, Prague and Saudi Arabia. During the different fairs, they had the possibility of showing the variety in formats of La Escandella´s ranges of tiles adapted to the likes of each targeted countries, as well as promoting the new products: the Tile Visum3 and the Tile Planum. These actions confirm the good relationship between La Escandella and its distributors, who work hardly and in close collaboration with the company, showing their continuous support, dedication and confidence in the products and the service that the company offers to them.
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LA ESCANDELLA PRESENTS THE NEW TECHNICAL MIXED “S” ROOF TILE BROCHURE
19/04/2010
"Functional and efficient" are the words that define the new Mixed “Spanish-S” Roof Tile brochure that La Escandella has launched. The New Brochure brings together all the key techniques that allows the customer, installer and the architect to make an accurate projection of the roof using La Escandella Mixed “S“ Roof Tile and its accessories, therefore getting faster installation at lower costs. The Brochure includes colors, characteristics and measurements of the tile in white and red clay base. It also provides different installation methods with half or double roof tiles, and all the accessories needed for the perfect performing and ventilated roof. The document, in a pdf.format, is available on the website (Mixed “S” Roof Tile installation). A hard copy may be requested through the contact section of La Escandella website.
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New Product: Visum3
10/03/2010
visum3 is a patented interlocking tile with an innovative triple cambered design that gives the appearance of three traditional plain tiles side by side when laid. Because its triple exclusive decoration system visum3 offers a broader range in tones and hues,so that no two tiles will appear exactly the same. visum3 has a lower installation cost than other products,with the high quality terracotta standards of La Escandella.
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LA ESCANDELLA HAS LAUNCHED THE CLAY EAVE CLOSURE TILE
10/03/2010
La Escandella has recently launched into the market The Clay Eave Closure (bird stopper) tile, allowing for better ventilation of the roof, facilitating a good hygrothermal behavior of the roof and preservation of the roof structure and materials. Using a proper ventilation system is the best way to avoid moisture in a roof. Air should be able to flow through the eave and ridge; be sure not to close these off with cement, mortar or similar. Eave and ridge areas should be protected to help minimize the access of birds and vermin infiltration. We have an extensive line of accessories, over 40 different accessories available to customize any roof, including interlocking glass tile (for skylights) and now its new Large “S” clay eave closure tiles to adjust to any client’s taste and budget. Clay Eave Closure tile is available in all Large “S” standard colors. A free flowing ventilation area must be provided through the roof deck. This ventilation should be evenly distributed throughout the roof space to eliminate any dead air space. La Escandella recommends a minimum of 1 ventilation tile for every 7 m2 (1.32 vent tiles per 100 sq ft.) and with a minimum of 2 ventilation tiles per roof surface, installed on the upper part of the roof.
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CERAMICA LA ESCANDELLA AT“THE BIG FIVE SHOW” – DUBAI- ONE MORE YEAR
25/02/2010
For the ninth consecutive year, Cerámica La Escandella exhibited at The Big Five Show that took place last November 23rd -26th at the Dubai World Trade Center. The Big 5 is the most commercially successful trade fair in Dubai, featuring National Pavilions from all the major exporting countries of the world, alongside important local developers, contractors, importers, manufacturers and distributors. Big 5 is the annual meeting place for all industry professionals. La Escandella exhibited its newest products: Visum3 and Planum along with its traditional Mediterranean Clay tiles. La Escandella consolidates its leading position as one of the principal providers of Clay Roof Tile to this important market.
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VISUM3, A FLAT PROFILE TILE BY LA ESCANDELLA, OBTAINS THE NOA FROM THE BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (USA)
25/02/2010
La Escandella Visum3 clay roof tile obtained on February 3rd, the NOA (Notice of Acceptance) from the BCCO (Building Code Compliance Office) in Miami-Dade County, Florida (USA) La Escandella has an office in the US, a market whereas any exterior building product needs to be approved and comply with the different building codes requirements. For clay roofing materials, different strict tests are conducted like the “High Velocity Hurricane Zone” (HVHZ) test of the Florida Building Code, which Visum3 complies with. With this approval, Visum3 joins the list of other La Escandella tiles (Spanish “S”, 50 Mission Barrel, and Alicantina (aka Marseille or French) that have obtained the NOA approvals from the BCCO – Miami Dade County, Florida in the US. Furthermore, this revolutionary tile that looks like three tiles when installed has been tested pursuant to ASTM C 1167, Grade 1 – and results have been submitted for official publication. This allows Visum3 tile to be installed in different climatic zones, including severe frost locations, while keeping the physical characteristics of the product. La Escandella roof tiles are designed to protect the building under extreme conditions, harsh sun exposure, heavy wind driven rain, fire, and freeze/thaw.
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LA ESCANDELLA TILE IN “FLORIDA ROOFING & SHEET METAL EXPO – FRSA-“ - ORLANDO
07/12/2009
La Escandella Tile, company located in Miami as a subsidiary of La Escandella Roof Tiles, attended last July the FRSA´s trade show, the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Expo, where it showed its new products: Visum3 and Planum. FRSA’s trade show – The Southeast Roofing and Sheet Metal Spectacular – is the largest regional roofing show in the country. Busy roofing and sheet metal contractors throughout the State of Florida consider this event a one-stop opportunity to do business with major industry manufacturers and suppliers. Last year, more than 2,200 roofing and sheet metal contractors, building officials, architects and industry suppliers attended the show with 313 booths and 211 different exhibiting companies, which offered the latest in products and services to the industry. La Escandella Tile continues its growing on the American market, goal of the Spanish company that nowadays is present in more than 60 countries of five continents.
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New Product: Planum
05/10/2009
The essence of a traditional material for today´s architectural language. Its design and size make the installation easier and faster, lowering installation time and cost. Planum tile, available in several colors and finishes, it’s a solution where aesthetical and functionality are combined to provide a versatile roof of unprecedented simplicity and elegance.
