by Lisa Van Liefde | Jun 11, 2019 | Porphyry, Stone Pavers
Porphyry paving stone or porphyry cobblestone pavers, are known for having high wear resistance and a surface regularity that allows for ADA compliance. Porphyry stone is a type of volcanic, igneous rock which, along with granite and other rock formations, make up...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jan 10, 2018 | Stone Pavers, Porphyry
What is porphyry paving stone or porphyry pavers? Porphyry is a 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...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jul 11, 2017 | Porphyry, Client Project, Cobblestone
Gorgeous colors and durability with charming porphyry pavers from Mexico Our client selected beautiful porphyry paving stone for their driveway in Northern California. Two sizes were selected: a 4” x 4” x 2” to 3” for a sand base installation and 4” x 4” x 1-1/2” to...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jul 20, 2016 | Stone Pavers, Client Project, Porphyry
Over 9,000 sf of porphyry cobblestone pavers for St. Annes Community Plaza located in central California. Tom Holloway, Principal of KLA Inc, Sonora CA, was the lead landscape architect/designer on this beautiful project. Simile Construction of Modesto provided the...
by Lisa Van Liefde | May 10, 2016 | Stone Pavers, Porphyry
Porphyry stone pavers are a versatile and enduring natural stone perfect for stone driveways, walkways, stone patios, even wall veneer. What is porphyry? Porphyry is a type of volcanic, igneous rock which, along with granite and other rock formations, make up...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Aug 25, 2011 | Cobblestone, Client Project, Porphyry
What is porphyry paving stone? Porphyry is a 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%...
