by Lisa Van Liefde | Jan 18, 2017 | Green-Sustainable, Stone Pavers
A well planned exterior space that is both beautiful and kind to the environment is one that includes a permeable installation with natural stone pavers. Permeability can be achieved with a dry-laid installation technique. A permeable installation using real stone...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Nov 18, 2016 | Maintenance, Stone Pavers
A heated driveway or walkway has distinct advantages Interior radiant heat systems for floors, is a well-known solution for those who prefer their stone or tile flooring kept at a comfortable temperature during winter months. However, exterior radiant heat systems for...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Sep 7, 2016 | Antique Brick, Stone Pavers
Reclaimed brick – both antique and clinker styles, can add amazing charm to your home that goes far beyond the ability of new brick. Here are the main advantages of using our authentic 100 to 300-year-old brick reclaimed European, American or clinker brick for...
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 | Jul 13, 2016 | Stone Pavers
Genuine reclaimed old cobblestones are indeed available as a thin paver! With today’s ability to saw-cut full thickness antique cobbles, genuine reclaimed old cobblestones are available as a thin paver in a choice of thickness ranging from ¾” to 2” thick! Monarch...
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 | Jun 24, 2015 | Natural Stone, Stone Pavers
Limestone from Kansas is a beautiful option, perfect for your homes’ stone requirements! Our client selected a warm color range from one of our favorite U.S. quarries in Kansas, custom fabricated for their stunning Santa Barbara estate. Kansas limestone is an...
by Lisa Van Liefde | May 28, 2014 | Client Project, Cobblestone, Reclaimed Stone, Stone Pavers
Monarch Stone International supplied both the architectural stone (French Limestone) and Historic Sidewalk Cobble® from our collection of authentic antique reclaimed cobblestone imported from Europe for this lovely home located in Newport Beach California. The...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Sep 17, 2013 | Stone Pavers
Natural stone pavers are an effective way to increase your homes curb appeal. Stone pavers can be affordable for driveways, walkways or other exterior hardscape areas and will out-shine and out-last the other available options. Natural paving stone is more visually...