Nov 9 2006
Russell Gray, CEO of Nawkaw Corporation recently spoke at the Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference (TBEC) in Washington, DC. TBEC featured 145 exhibitors and 72 educational sessions, making it the largest fall show in the event's history. Twenty-four hundred architects, builders, craftspeople, preservationists, new urbanists, facilities managers, interior designers, and building owners were in attendance.
Gray, as owner of Nawkaw Corporation since 1986, developed a system of staining existing masonry to help blend unmatched areas of brick. In the past 17 years the company has grown into a service-orientated company that also manufacturers its own proprietary line of masonry stains, which are utilized in decorative coloring, renovation, restoration, and corrective coloring for commercial and residential projects.
Nawkaw's presentation highlighted two of their previous historic restoration projects, one in the US and one in Australia. Both projects involved blending brick and mortar combinations to match historically colored masonry. Nawkaw's product line is manufactured to create a bond with brick, mortar or concrete, offering waterproof capabilities as well. With locations in the US, Canada and Australia, Nawkaw products have been extensively field tested and carry a 25-year warranty.
The Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference is produced by Restore Media, LLC, an information company serving the needs of professionals and owners working in the fields of historic preservation and traditionally inspired new construction. Restore Media publishes The Old-House Journal, The Old-House Journal's New OldHouse, Clem Labine's Traditional Building, and Clem Labine's Period Homes. It publishes the Ql4: House Journal Directory and has popular on-line services with each magazine.