Technology and Designing With Natural Stone
Technology is impacting the natural stone industry and it opens up a world of possibilities for your projects.
Quartzite vs Marble and Granite
If you’d like to discuss quartzite, marble or any of your other natural stone requirements, give us a call today – we’d be happy to help you navigate the stone selection process!
Natural Stone Makes an Impact in Gardens
Natural stone brings life to beautiful gardens – from HOUZZ.com
Recycled – Reclaimed Cobblestone Pavers for a Green – Sustainable Landscape
Natural stone, specifically recycled – reclaimed cobblestone, supports a green, sustainable environment.
Impervious vs Permeable Surfaces
Impervious or permeable – find out more
Design a Beautiful Fall Garden – More From Houzz
From Houzz – design a beautiful fall garden that pollinators will love!
Cobblestone and Sandstone Bring a Slice of History To Homes
In an interview conducted by the Use Natural Stone website with Monarch Stone International, Reclaimed European cobblestone and local Santa Barbara Sandstone are discussed as stones that bring a slice of history to homes.
Mistakes to Avoid When Cleaning Natural Stone
Natural stone surfaces are a wonderful investment that deserve and require proper care. If you make a mistake or overlook maintenance, you could risk damaging your beautiful material.
Historic Cobblestone Driveway Creates Lasting Impression
Is your dream to create a home that leaves a lasting impression? At Monarch Stone Int’l, we believe memorable homes being with – the driveway! Here’s what one client created with the help of “Historic European Cobblestone” and a very talented landscape contractor!.
4 Ways Natural Stone is Green
Natural stone is 100% natural, green, sustainable. At Monarch Stone International, we believe in these inherent qualities of natural stone and support building with green, sustainable materials.
Porphyry Cobblestone Pavers Transform Driveway
Porphyry paving stone is perfect for a driveway, has high wear resistance and surface regularity.
3 Reasons to Select French Limestone for Flooring
In our 40 years in the stone industry, we’ve found the most popular stone for flooring is French limestone, due to the wider range of colors, wide variety of finishes offered and the higher density/hardness/durability that is available.
Foot Friendly Antique Cobblestone Pavers
Do you love the look and feel of classic cobblestone for a driveway but wonder how it will adapt as pavers for walkways, patios and furniture areas? We have a solution!
What is Green Building?
Green building, also known as green construction or sustainable building, refers to both a structure and the application of processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle.
8 Outdoor Ideas From Houzz
What new projects are you considering for your outdoor areas? Read more from our friends at Houzz!
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