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Understanding Environmental and Health Product Labels for Natural Stone

by | May 15, 2023

Natural stone has a great reputation for environmentally friendly qualities such as its durability, low embodied energy, no volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and being a nearly complete material in its natural state. Mother Nature does most of the work, making natural stone a single ingredient material suitable for many interior and exterior applications that perform impeccably over time. Most other building materials require additional ingredients and a more complex manufacturing process. Because these added materials and processes can have a negative impact on our health and the environment, they should be considered when selecting a material for a project.

Natural Stone vs. Manmade Materials for Exteriors

by | Jun 21, 2022

While design trends come and go, natural stone remains a timeless and flexible option for many exterior applications including cladding, paving, and hardscapes. It is important to know how the material chosen for an exterior project will perform under a variety of circumstances, conditions, and uses.

Natural Thin Stone Veneer Patterns Explained

by | May 20, 2022

If you have researched natural thin stone veneer or spent any time on the internet seeking inspiration, you already know one thing: there are more options to personalize your space than you imagined! With the right planning and approach, the range of choices is beneficial because each pattern has different characteristics

4 Ways to Use Natural Thin Stone Veneer

by | Jun 4, 2021

Natural thin stone veneer is only at the beginning of its potential. It continues to have a positive impact on many different design concepts and features.

What You Need to Know About Stacked Stone

by | Jul 31, 2018

A strong trend in home design is adding texture to vertical surfaces, such as fireplaces and backsplash. Stacked Stone is a three-dimensional veneer is made of cut pieces of natural stone that are attached to a backing and installed like tile.

Thin Veneer Video

by | May 23, 2017

Natural thin stone veneer expands the use of natural stone on the exterior of buildings. A significant point of evolution of our industry has been thick dimensional building stone to thinner stone installed through curtainwall anchoring.

What You Should Know About Natural Thin Stone Veneer

by | Apr 5, 2017

Explore colors and patterns of thin stone veneer and applications options.

Fireplace Facelift: Remodel Your Fireplace in Natural Stone

by | Dec 13, 2016

Add beauty to your fireplace while creating a return on investment for your home.

A Blueprint for the Future

by | Oct 10, 2016

A case study showing how cultured stone has performed in one community.

Natural Thin Stone Veneer: An Introduction

by | Aug 10, 2016

An introduction to using natural stone thin veneer for your project.

New York Bluestone Shapes Mountain Estate

by | Jul 26, 2016

When a trained architect was looking for a beautiful landscape on the West Coast to build a vacation home for his family, he looked no further than the Santa Lucia Preserve.

Top Five Reasons Why Natural Stone is a Sustainable Choice for Your Home

by | May 11, 2016

In today’s marketplace, with many materials and design options fighting for your attention, natural stone stands out as the perfect choice for meeting all of your needs while also enhancing the sustainability of your home.

The Pull of Tiny Homes Made of Stone

by | Mar 22, 2016

How natural stone has become a popular building material for tiny homes.