Natural Stones Suppliers and Exporters in United states

You may get surprised knowing that flagstone is not a geological term; rather it is a colloquial term for a group of stones carry similar attributes. Sandstone, limestone, slate, travertine, and some similar rocks. The common characteristics are very natural & organic look-n-feel. Earthy shades of colors, and irregular to regular shapes. Flagstone is a sturdy and durable natural stones material with non-slip surfaces. Therefore, consider as a great choice for  exterior applications  where resistance to weather, wears & tears, and load bearing capacities are essentiality. The backyard patio is a common and major exterior application, and flagstone used for centuries to construct various types of patios around the globe. Flagstones are available mostly in irregular shapes and regular shapes as well. It provides enough room to create an innovative design with the right combination. Of course, it requires expert and experienced stonemasons or co...

The backyard patio is no more a luxury. It is an essential part of modern houses. It is an inseparable part of our life. We spend a lot of hours there to relax, kids to play, teens even to study, and the guests to enjoy parties or barbeque. Patio construction has plenty of options to select a material, but natural stones are an unbeatable choice that can prove cost-effective and beautiful choice in the long run.  Natural stones for patios  come with again in different types, styles, colors, shapes, size, and patterns. If you hire an experienced and expert natural stone mason, you have to do nothing, just follow the instruction given by the mason or contractor and open your pocket for material as well as fees or charges. If you look at DIY options, you might have several problems on the road. Issues in Natural Stone Patio Building When You Think of a DIY way Problems in the way of natural stone patio construction are plenty of when homeowners think of DIY. For instance, ...

When you are on a construction project, be it residential or commercial,  exterior flooring  or paving grab a significant amount of your budget and proportional promises to returns in terms of décor as well as property value in the long run. Backyard Patio is an essential part of most homes. Façade with a porch is an inevitable tradition, which we used to follow in order to improve entrance experiences. Many households are lucky enough to enjoy luxuries of having a  swimming pool ,  garden  around the building, garage and decorative elements such as water feature, fire feature, and sculptures. Therefore, they still need to explore paving options for walkways, driveway, and garden paths with  stepping stones . With the advent of construction technologies and material options, exterior paving becomes a big concern for owners, contractors, masons, and the entire manufacturing to distribution and supply chain. However, it also has increased the level of c...

We Use Porcelain Pavers A Lot In ancient eras, we had limited choices for exterior flooring requirements including porch, backyard deck, patio, paths, pool deck, and other exterior living ideas. Wood and clay bricks were handy materials, and stones were for natural beauty. With the advent of technologies, we have invented ceramic tiles as a manufactured material against scanty natural materials. However, ceramic tile was not a perfect  answer of natural stones  for exterior application due to its delicacy and other attributes, which are rendering it the best fit for interior spaces. Porcelain Tiles for Exterior Spaces To meet the demand for manufactured material for outdoor use, porcelain has invented as tougher and superb resistant material. Due to many matching quality attributes of porcelain with natural stones, we have adopted it as an affordable and practical solution for  exterior paving  needs. Now, in 2019, porcelain covers more areas than  natura...

Swimming pool in hot climatic regions is a luxury and nice addition when you have to cope with scorching heat in summer. Types of Swimming Pools By Usage: However, swimming pools are of different types. For instance, The most of Private or residential  swimming pools  whether belong to a garden or in a backyard patios and use for leisure activities. Hospitality and healthcare industries host Commercial swimming pools, and use for exercise, recreation, and therapeutic aims. Civic bodies create Public swimming pools, learning, and recreational purposes. The swimming sports clubs or bodies & educational institutions build Competition Pools to held swimming competitions or tournaments. Resorts have Infinity Pools simulating infinite edge of water by matching with sky or sea water to woo their customers. By Construction: The above-ground pools are a few in practice only ocean-liner, and cruise ship pools are of an above-ground type.  The majority of private s...

Bluestone is a colloquial or convenience label to rocks with blue-gray shades of colors rather than a geological term. In Britain, once upon a time, all imported stones at Stonehenge were referring Bluestones. In the USA, sandstone from Pennsylvania and New York, and  Limestone  from the Shenandoah Valley are Bluestones. Basalt in Australia and New Zealand, Dolerites in Tasmania, Feldspathic sandstone in Canada, and sometimes Slate in South Australia are known as Bluestone among the end-users and contractors. Stone industry classify Bluestone in three general categories, such as Natural Cleft Bluestone : It is the most natural looking category of stones due to multiple irregularities. It comes with coarse surfaces with non-slip property and in a variety of colors, styles, patterns, sizes, and shapes. It is the least expensive and most cost-efficient option right from cutting, finishing, and  installation processes . Thermal Bluestone : It has a smooth and unnatural s...

We all know windows are essential parts of our homes, offices, farmhouses, and almost all industrial units. Without windows, our buildings might be devoid of natural daylights, air, and get the opportunity to see outside world from the interior of the building. Whenever we go to construct a building or restoration of existing one, we used to face several questions from the contractors, masons,  civil engineer  or your architect regarding the windows. It naturally triggers curiosity to know terminologies for various windows, styles, and their essential components. The window has several components, and among those, some are illustrated in the following image. What Is The Window Sill? The  window sill  is a part of the window frame. The window frame surrounds & supports the entire window framework using different components in different directions. For instance, window head – on the top, window jambs – both sides of the window, and window sill – protect the ...

Before knowing anything about Green Marble, we must be accustomed to Marble, as a basic and geological term. In geology, marble is a metamorphic rock. When metamorphism of  sedimentary  carbonate rocks takes place in the crust of Earth due to contact of hot magma, the calcite rocks such as limestone or dolomites are turned into marble. The crystallization of carbonate minerals along with clay, quartz, pyrites, graphite, and iron oxides are forming an interlocking mess of mosaics and veins in marble. What Is Green Marble? During the metamorphism processes of marble rocks, a group of common minerals such as serpentine [hydrous magnesium iron phyllosilicate ((Mg, Fe) 3Si2O5(OH)4)] along with minor amounts of chromium, manganese, cobalt or nickel like mineral elements resulting into green colored marble with typical textures and colors. Physical Properties: Chemical Properties: Hardness 3 to 4 on Mohr’s scale Silica 38 to 40% Density 2.5 to 2.65 kg/m3 Magnes...