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advantages of carpet over another kind of material? How long will it last? <br /> Mr. Lynch said the warranty says you will never be able to wear off more <br /> than 10% of the yarn for the life of the building . It is guaranteed not to <br /> make traffic lanes, with woven interlock, for 10 years. He recently met <br /> with a Superintendent of a school that was replacing their carpet after 24 <br /> years. <br /> Bill asked if he had any figures that compare the cost - to other materials <br /> - life cycle costs. Why should he choose carpet? <br /> Mr. Lynch said the main advantage is acoustical ; it is quiet. <br /> Cost is an important factor also. If you decide what quality you are going <br /> to use he could then project out the lifecycle cost. <br /> Maintenance costs , tile is more labor intensive, carpet less expensive to <br /> clean . He can provide those figures for Bill . <br /> Joe asked if the carpet must be cleaned every day - vacuumed, to get the <br /> dust smell out. <br /> Mr. Lynch had a chart showing how often different rooms must be vacuumed . <br /> Some daily , some weekly. <br /> Joe asked if the dust will stay in the carpet unless you vacuum it out? <br /> Mr. Lynch said carpet keeps the dust from flying around the air. It should <br /> be vacuumed when it needs it. Maintenance is very important. <br /> Merry Sue said she heard a complaint, by a teacher , about the smell after <br /> the carpet is cleaned , from the cleaning chemicals . <br /> Mr. Lynch said that is mentioned in the cleaning manual . You have to run <br /> the HVAC system when it is cleaned. The cleaning industry is trying to cut <br /> back on the amount of chemicals used . The key is ventilation . <br /> Ian asked if carpeting will suffer more than other materials because of <br /> staining? <br /> Mr. Lynch said it depends on the stain . With carpeting , you probably won 't <br /> see the stain. <br /> He said he does not try to sell something that does not perform. <br /> Ian asked if the warranty is voided if the maintenance procedures laid out <br /> are not followed? <br /> Mr. Lynch said not the wear warranty . <br /> Greg Taylor asked the difference between cross woven and non cross woven <br /> carpet? What is the difference in degree of quality for different weights? <br /> Mr. Lynch reviewed a handout on this issue and the 4 different types of <br /> carpet construction. Woven interlock is most successful . Weight is also <br /> key. 30 oz carpet will look good even after 15 years. 20 oz woven <br /> interlock will perform better than tufted. <br /> SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT - Meeting with DEP <br /> Paul Griffin , Bob Fournier , Tom Wren and Woodard and Curran met today with <br /> DEP. Paul said they were very accommodating . DEP "suggested" Woodard and <br /> Curran study alternative systems as well as a modified RBC plant and come <br /> back with 1 or 2 options. They have assigned Bob Fagan to work closely <br /> with our engineers to discuss the facts they already have on alternative <br /> systems . George Cromby was very willing to listen . On the reduction to a <br /> 15 , 000 gallon plant, he said some of the date left him concerned and some <br /> confused but he is willing to work with Weston and Sampson to clear up any <br /> issues. He wants Weston and Sampon to make the filing . DEP may not agree <br /> 2 <br />