2008 MHA Annual Meeting

Soapstone Facing Demo

with Allan Turner, Alberene Soapstone Company

Alberene Stone demo with Allan Turner
Alan Turner from Alberene in Schuyler, VA, brought down this beautiful split face soapstone facing
that he custom cut. Alberene donated it to the MHA auction, where it fetched $3,500.00, a genuine
bargain.

Alberene Stone demo with Allan Turner

Alberene Stone demo with Allan Turner
John McDougall watches as Marty Pearson demonstrated some soapstone finishing and installation
techniques.

Alberene Stone demo with Allan Turner
John helps as Marty drill out some corner holes and channels for steel clips.

Alberene Stone demo with Allan Turner

Alberene Stone demo with Allan Turner
Three soapstone honchos confer.
From left to right: Jean-Francois Vachon, owner of Pierres Steatites in Quebec, Doug Hargrave, mid-Atlantic distributor for Tulikivi,
and Allan Turner from Alberene Soapstone Company.

Alberene Stone demo with Allan Turner