NEW YORK, NY – On Wednesday, October 10, 2018, Walker Zanger will host a Natural Stone Institute New York Metro Chapter event at its showroom located at 37 E. 20th Street in New York City. The event, which will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., is sponsored by Schechner Lifson Corp.
From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. the session “Natural Stone 101,” worth 1 CEU credit, will be held. This course will allow participants to gain a full understanding of natural stone as a building material. They will learn more about the various natural stones (limestone, travertine, onyx, marble, serpentine, sandstone, slate, quartzite and granite), and obtain information about common quarrying techniques, fabrication and finishing methods. Additionally, attendees will enhance their ability to select the right stone, fabrication technique and finish for their projects.