Surfaces  Granite / Solid Surface / Quartz Surface / Green Products   ___________________________________________________________________   GRANITE     Granite is a natural stone taken directly from the earth and cut into slabs for countertop usage. The   benefits of Granite include its durability and unique color options.   SOLID SURFACE     Solid Surface (i.e. Corian®, LG Hi Macs®, EOS®and Meganite®) is a manufactured surface that is   non-porous and durable. The benefits of Solid Surface include its unending color options, inconspicuous    seams, and repairability.   QUARTZ SURFACE (a.k.a. Engineered Stone)     Quartz Surface (i.e. Zodiaq®, Caesarstone® and Viatera®) is manufactured primarily with the use of crushed    quartz, one of nature's hardest materials. With its beautiful color options, Quartz Surfacing has the   durability of natural stone but does not require on-going maintenance.   RECYCLED GLASS (Green Product)    Recycled Glass (IceStone) is one of the newer products on the market. It is a mixture of recycled glass   and concrete that gives it a beautiful look and is a perfect solution for any Green conscientious individual   or project.                                                                       ALPS Technologies, Inc. • 500 Memorial Drive, Suite1 • Somerset, NJ 08873 • 800-817-8763