Patio Design With Natural Stone – Where to Invest and Where to Save
A new patio is an exciting and functional addition to your backyard. There are many areas of the design that can lead to long term satisfaction – or – headaches. The experts suggest, choose your materials wisely, which includes incorporating natural stone.
Natural Stone Institute
We're proud to be a member of The Natural Stone Institute, a trade association representing every aspect of the natural stone industry. The organization offers a wide array of technical and training resources, professional development opportunities, regulatory...
15 Ways To Create A Beautiful Water-Wise Landscape
Conserving water in the landscape starts with re-thinking the ways you use and apply water to plantings. Learn how simple swaps — or a different approach — can reduce your yard’s water consumption.
Comparing The Environment Impacts Of Manufacturing Common Building Materials
Reducing energy demand and CO2 emissions is more important now than ever. And because the construction industry makes a major contribution to global CO2 emissions and energy consumption, construction products should have the lowest possible environmental impact. In a...
Antique Belgian Cobblestone and Reclaimed Farm Pavers for Craftsman Home in Upstate New York
This early 20th century Craftsman style home in New York had been extensively remodeled by the designer, GoodHouse Design a few years ago. The next phase was an addition of a Carriage House, designed to maintain the look of the main home, and incorporating carefully sourced authentic antique reclaimed natural stone products.
Maintaining Natural Stone
While natural stone is an extremely beautiful and durable material with a storied past spanning thousands of years, it must be noted that there is no such thing as a maintenance-free installation in most settings. However, stone is inherently low-maintenance, and when combined with the use of a sealer (when and where needed) in combination with a proper maintenance program, it will provide decades of satisfaction in even the most challenging applications.
Why Fall and Winter Are a Good Time to Start Planning Your Landscape Redesign
Many people start thinking about redesigning their yards and gardens in spring, but it’s better to kick things off in the autumn or winter, the landscape design experts say. Read more about their recommendations in this post.
Belgium Block or Setts
Belgium Block or Setts, also known as cobblestones, come in rectangular shapes, usually identified by their larger size with granite stone pieces from 9” to 12” long and top heavy, somewhat rounded top. These very simple blocks are mostly a gray or dark gray color.
Three Reasons To Choose Locally Sourced Santa Barbara Sandstone
In Southern California, you can find a gorgeous stone locally sourced from the Santa Barbara region, known as Santa Barbara Sandstone. Here are 3 Reasons To Choose Locally Sourced Santa Barbara Sandstone.
Antique German Basalt Cobblestone Driveway, Missouri
Our clients are experienced and knowledgeable European travelers. On their many trips to Europe, they fell in love with the quaint cobblestone streets. Their dream was to have an authentic reclaimed European cobblestone driveway to complement their beautiful home in Missouri. Read about how we made it happen!
The Promise and Potential of Turning CO2 to Stone
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies, remove tons of carbon dioxide from industrial processes and store them away so they can’t add to the climate crisis, are gaining attention and support.
Antique Cobblestone, Brick and Curb for Pennsylvania Equestrian Barn
In the scenic Pennsylvania countryside, there is a stunning equestrian property with an impressive custom barn built by B and D Builders of Lancaster County, PA. The design of this barn was elevated by incorporating authentic reclaimed antique materials imported from Europe, specifically for the paddock entry and driveway edging.
Solutions for Sealing and Protecting Natural Stone
What type of sealer is best for natural stone? Sealing natural stone surfaces is a decision that depends on where and how the stone is used. Depending on the stone application, a sealer may need to be applied to preserve the aesthetic of the material.
Understand Your Site Plan For A Better Landscape Design
When you finally want your dream landscape to happen it doesn’t start with a patio, plantings, water feature or even shrubs. It starts by working with a landscape designer to create your Site Plan.
How Architecture Can Improve Your Health
The latest trends in architecture and design go beyond energy and water efficiency to now focus on ways to improve the health and wellness in our daily lives. In architecture, aesthetic decisions can be responsibly made to impact and improve people’s health and well-being. Read more about How Architecture Can Improve Your Health.
Patio Design With Natural Stone – Where to Invest and Where to Save
A new patio is an exciting and functional addition to your backyard. There are many areas of the design that can lead to long term satisfaction – or – headaches. The experts suggest, choose your materials wisely, which includes incorporating natural stone.
Natural Stone Institute
We're proud to be a member of The Natural Stone...
15 Ways To Create A Beautiful Water-Wise Landscape
Conserving water in the landscape starts with re-thinking the ways you use and apply water to plantings. Learn how simple swaps — or a different approach — can reduce your yard’s water consumption.
Comparing The Environment Impacts Of Manufacturing Common Building Materials
Reducing energy demand and CO2 emissions is more...
Antique Belgian Cobblestone and Reclaimed Farm Pavers for Craftsman Home in Upstate New York
This early 20th century Craftsman style home in New York had been extensively remodeled by the designer, GoodHouse Design a few years ago. The next phase was an addition of a Carriage House, designed to maintain the look of the main home, and incorporating carefully sourced authentic antique reclaimed natural stone products.
Maintaining Natural Stone
While natural stone is an extremely beautiful and durable material with a storied past spanning thousands of years, it must be noted that there is no such thing as a maintenance-free installation in most settings. However, stone is inherently low-maintenance, and when combined with the use of a sealer (when and where needed) in combination with a proper maintenance program, it will provide decades of satisfaction in even the most challenging applications.
Why Fall and Winter Are a Good Time to Start Planning Your Landscape Redesign
Many people start thinking about redesigning their yards and gardens in spring, but it’s better to kick things off in the autumn or winter, the landscape design experts say. Read more about their recommendations in this post.
Belgium Block or Setts
Belgium Block or Setts, also known as cobblestones, come in rectangular shapes, usually identified by their larger size with granite stone pieces from 9” to 12” long and top heavy, somewhat rounded top. These very simple blocks are mostly a gray or dark gray color.
Three Reasons To Choose Locally Sourced Santa Barbara Sandstone
In Southern California, you can find a gorgeous stone locally sourced from the Santa Barbara region, known as Santa Barbara Sandstone. Here are 3 Reasons To Choose Locally Sourced Santa Barbara Sandstone.
Antique German Basalt Cobblestone Driveway, Missouri
Our clients are experienced and knowledgeable European travelers. On their many trips to Europe, they fell in love with the quaint cobblestone streets. Their dream was to have an authentic reclaimed European cobblestone driveway to complement their beautiful home in Missouri. Read about how we made it happen!
The Promise and Potential of Turning CO2 to Stone
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies, remove tons of carbon dioxide from industrial processes and store them away so they can’t add to the climate crisis, are gaining attention and support.
Antique Cobblestone, Brick and Curb for Pennsylvania Equestrian Barn
In the scenic Pennsylvania countryside, there is a stunning equestrian property with an impressive custom barn built by B and D Builders of Lancaster County, PA. The design of this barn was elevated by incorporating authentic reclaimed antique materials imported from Europe, specifically for the paddock entry and driveway edging.