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How to Select the Right Natural Stone

There are various type of Natural stones available in INDIA. Main categories are: GRANITE, MARBLE, TRAVERTINE, SLATE, QUARTZITE, SANDSTONE AND LIMESTONE.
We should choose the stone depending upon the area environment (Look of the area) and its usage.
SLATE STONE: These are the softest stone and can be pealed out with any regular pressure. These are recommended [...]

The Basics of Building Stone Retaining Walls

A retaining wall must be strong enough to hold back the pressure of a great weight of soil, yet it must be porous enough to allow for drainage. The most popular types of walls are built of stone. In using stone to build a retaining wall, there are two basic types of construction: the dry-wall, [...]

Call It Hardscaping – Designing With Landscape Rocks

If you are planning on adding landscaping rock to your yard, the
following tips will help you with your plans.
First, you need to know what exactly you want to do with your
landscaping. If you are trying to add depth and texture to your
landscape, natural stone is a great choice. The size, color,
textures, and type [...]

Why Flagstone Might Be Great For Your House or Business

My dad has been a mason for over 50 years and has been laying flagstone since the late 1960s. He has mostly laid sandstone from Colorado, Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico and he’s dealt with some slate from the East Coast, like Pennsylvania and New York. Owners are usually ecstatic after their flagstone masterpiece is [...]