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Podcast 325: IBSx Show Highlights, Day 1

The podcast crew talks with Ed Rogers from Vadara about how quartz countertops are made, plus they swap suggestions for products, tools, and educational sessions to check out at the show.

By Patrick McCombe, Brian Pontolilo, Mike Guertin

Sponsored by Vadara

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The FHB crew talks to Ed Rogers, executive vice president of quartz-countertop manufacturer Vadara, about what they have in store for the show. Builder Mike Guertin and Patrick share some cool new products found at IBSx. Fine Homebuilding editorial director Brian Pontolilo offers his take on virtual trade shows.

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This episode of the Fine Homebuilding podcast is brought to you by Vadara.

This episode of the Fine Homebuilding podcast is brought to you by Vadara. Vadara is a world-class manufacturer of premium quartz, offering a curated collection of handcrafted surfaces inspired by natural marble and quartzite. Vadara’s quartz surfaces offer sophisticated aesthetics to express your creativity with the durable, hygienic, and low-maintenance properties homeowners desire.

Offering dozens of beautiful, veined patterns, Vadara invites you to experience their artisan-inspired colors at KBIS or explore their collections at VadaraQuartz.com or on Instagram @VadaraQuartz.

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