Prepare Your Garden For Spring
From our friends at HOUZZ.com, and in honor of Spring Equinox, here are helpful tips on how to prepare your garden for Spring!
Selecting American Limestone for Your Project
Domestic limestone is primarily obtained from quarries in Kansas, Indiana and Texas. American limestone is one of the leading choices for dimensional or flatwork. Whether intended for interior/exterior flooring, cladding, stairs, columns, balustrade, window surrounds, pool coping, decking or paving, here are some features of this beautiful stone option that can take your custom home to the next level.
Sustainable Landscape Design
Since 1889, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has been the professional association for landscape architects in the United States, representing more than 15,000 members.
Snow Removal Tips For Cobblestone Driveways!
If you are the proud owner of a natural, autthentic (whether newly fabricated or reclaimed/antique) cobblestone paver driveway or walkway, here are a few tips we’ve gathered to help you manage snow removal during the winter.
Sliced-Thin Cobblestone Pavers For Driveways, Walkways, Patios!
With today’s technology and saw-cutting capabilities, Monarch Stone International can provide thin cobble pavers sawn or “sliced”@ 1.5” to 2” for a concrete based installation!
Natural Stone Floor VS Manufactured
A natural stone floor can outlast any type of manufactured, man-made product on the market.
French Limestone Limeyrat in Bathrooms
French Limestone “Limeyrat” is a beautiful warm gray stone and an excellent choice for bathroom and showers. Its important to select the right type based on density and durability as some types of limestone are softer, have small holes or open veins and are more porous.
Best of Houzz in Customer Service Award!
Monarch Stone International is proud to announce it has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” in the Customer Service category for 2018!
What is Porphyry Paving Stone?
Porphyry pavers, are type of volcanic igneous rock, which along with granite and other rock formations, make up approximately 95% of the world’s “crust.” It is different than granite and is made up of over 70% silica, about 14% alumna, 8% alkali and small percentages of iron, calcium and magnesium.have high wear resistance and surface regularity that allows comfortable foot traffic. These pavers have an even, yet rough surface, which maintains a non slippery property its whole life.
Prepare Your Home For Winter
Some great ideas from the editors at Houzz.com for preparing for the winter season:
Natural Stone Flooring Options
Natural stone flooring options are plentiful, although often fabricated from natural limestone, granite or sandstone. These are beautiful and enduring choices for floor tiles, paving stone, pavers and more.
Green Home Building Gaining in Popularity
Green building has become an established part of the residential construction landscape
Stone Driveways With Radiant Heat Systems
Winter is here, and exterior radiant heat systems for a natural stone driveway or walkway is an upgrade you may want to consider in time for next year! Here are four good reasons to consider a radiant heat system for your stone driveway
Granite vs Sandstone Reclaimed, Antique Cobblestone
We’re often asked about the difference between Historic European Cobblestone’s antique “granite” and reclaimed “sandstone” cobblestone.
Santa Barbara Sandstone – A Reminder of the Past
Locally-sourced Santa Barbara Sandstone puts homeowners in touch with materials and building methods of the past. In a world filled with asphalt and concrete, its a visual and tactile reminder of earlier days, when we were more closely connected to the earth.
Work With a Variety of Professionals When Choosing Natural Stone for Hardscape Areas
Consider hiring a professional such as a stone supplier or contractor to bring your dream to reality. Professionals specializing in hardscape using natural stone for areas such as walkways, patios and retaining walls will work with you to not only to design but to assist with installation as well.
Antique European Cobblestone Driveway and Curb Create a Lasting Impression!
European antique Sandstone cobblestone is a very hard, tight grained, durable cobblestone – as durable as granite.
Critical Considerations in the Stone Selection Process
Selecting the right stone for your project is critical. With 40 years’ experience, Monarch Stone International understands the challenges – whether new construction, matching pre-existing stone, or restoration work. Our stone expertise will guide you through the multitude of decisions that go far beyond the perfect color.
Natural Stone Pavers Increase Home Value
Natural paving stone is a much more visually appealing choice that has the distinct advantage of lasting longer than manufactured pavers, decomposed granite, concrete or similar manufactured material.
French Limestone – A Classic Choice
In over 40 years in the stone industry, we’ve found the most classic and popular stone for architectural and flooring requirements is French limestone, due to the tremendous range of colors, wide variety of finishes offered and the high density/hardness/durability available.
Your June Home Checklist From Houzz
Great summer ideas from Houzz.com
Antique Cobblestone, French Limestone, Santa Barbara Sandstone in May Newsletter
Link to the May newsletter featuring a project with beautiful Santa Barbara Sandstone, French Limestone and our antique reclaimed Historic European Cobblestone.
Santa Barbara Sandstone Warms Backyard Fire and Entertainment Area
Santa Barbara Sandstone and French Limestone created an inviting fire pit entertainment area for this stunning home in Southern California.
Brief History of the Driveway
The driveway was originally a path that you drove on (originally for carriages) to reach the front of a home. Only in modern times, when everyone owned a car, did there become a need for a place to store it, so the driveway became a place to “park your car.” With the age of motorized vehicles, post 1900, actual driveways and back alley access ways became commonplace.
Guide to Using Natural Stone in Gardens
Natural stone adds an authentic touch to an outdoor space that nothing else can match. In the book, The Spirit of Stone, landscape designer Jan Johnsen presents a richly photographed guide to the many creative ways that durable stone and gravel can be used in a garden.
Landscape Architecture Major Contributor to the Economy
Landscape architecture is shown contributing $2.8 billion to the economy, employing 24,000 people. In all, the arts contribute $763.6 billion to the U.S. economy, more than agriculture, transportation, or warehousing.
Antique Curb For Driveways and Edging
When designing your cobblestone driveway, walkway or patio, consider including a classic finishing touch with impressive antique reclaimed granite or limestone curb imported from Europe!