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7+ Reasons Natural Stone Can Increase Your Home's Value

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Every homeowner is looking for ways to increase the value of the property. There are many ways to do so, and using natural stones in home construction as well as restoration project is an assured way to do it.  World of Stones USA  is giving good hints regarding it. Property investors always are thinking about the best return. Therefore, they are looking for ways to increase their homes’ appraisal value year-after-year. If you are among that folk, my post may help you to increase the reselling value of your home and garner high profit at the end. Before thinking about anything or taking any action, we must know what a home appraisal value is and how it can increase. The home appraisal is an estimation of the reselling value of your home, and it counts based on some key factors, such as Size of property Location of property Exterior or curb appeal Interior features Exterior features Essential and additional facilities & Updates Longevity/Durability of const...

5+ Common Myths of Natural Stones

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Stones are a natural product for the construction industry contains inherent natural beauty when appropriate treatments are given. Therefore, the interior and exteriors of homes and offices are designing with various kinds of stones. Monuments and public places are rich with a variety of stones as structural as well as decorative elements. However,  natural stones pavers have been in use for thousands of years in human civilization. The charms and attractions of various stones are remaining intact today. With the advent of technologies of manufactured construction material, we have plenty of options available that can mimic the natural stones as well as capable of defeating stone in several aspects. Manufactured materials such as porcelain, ceramic, and RCC-based products have made the decision process tough for the right choice for construction material across the different places. Fortunately, advanced quarrying and stone mason technologies have changed the scenario of t...

Why to pick Natural Paving Stones for Backyard Patio

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Backyard patios are the best leisure, recreation, and party place for homeowners. It is the place often used for various activities and grabs the attention of family members as well as guests. So, the right buildup of patios is essential for utilities, aesthetics, beauty, and usability. Today, we have myriads of options to create patios and decorate those as per needs. Out of a couple of options, natural stones is a prime selection for the fans of natural beauty comes with natural material. Apart from this, natural stones come with some advantages over the other materials for exterior paving and decorations. World of Stones is a leading  supplier of natural stones  for exterior applications in the Maryland, USA. Today, expert consultants at World of Stones is going to give you the top ten reasons for that you can choose  natural stones paving  for your backyard patios. Reason 1 – For the Sake of Natural Beauty We know stones are unique in every aspect fro...

Natural Stone vs. Manufactured Materials - Which one is Better For Interior Paving

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Humans have evolved technologies to compete for natural stones. The success was only to some extent, and it was up to overcome some deficiencies of  natural stones . The charm, glory, and strength of natural stone paving remain unbeatable unless you make serious mistakes in the selection of material, Mason, and location for the applications! Let’s help you in making the right choices by giving a sheer comparison between artificial material and natural material for your interior paving. Before going to deeper into the comparison between natural stones and manufactured materials for  internal flooring , I would like to give a brief list of both kinds of material used the most in the USA and elsewhere. List of Internal Flooring Materials Natural (Stones) Manufactured Materials (Tiles) Granite Limestone Marble Slate Travertine Porcelain Ceramic Pros & Cons of Internal Flooring Materials The general comparison between both types of mate...

6+ Best Cleaning & Maintenance Tips for Natural Stones in 2019

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Natural stones are bringing natural beauty to your places. Natural stone always is dazzling your eyes with lustrous appearance unless time-worn effects are diminishing all. Some areas are affecting rapidly due to ongoing wear& tear or weathering while some less, thanks to proper cleaning and maintenance practices. So, today I am going to describe ten (10) best cleaning & maintenance tips for  natural paving stones  in 2019. Know Your Stones All natural stones are not alike in their intrinsic properties. Applying the same cleaning and maintenance treatments can result in more harm than good. However, stone professionals are classifying stones into two major categories specifically for cleaning purposes. Siliceous Stones : Some stones contain Silica, which is the main component of sands, so those are referring as Siliceous Stones. Calcareous Stone : Some stones have Calcites or Calcium Carbonate as chief mineral, so known as Calcareous Stones. Tip 1 – Kno...

How to Lay Paving Stones – Step By Step Guide

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Every sizable property owner necessitates a sturdy but beautiful driveway right from gate to garage door. A garden around the property must have sumptuous walkways to move across and reach to the swimming pool or patio places in between. Small to mid-sized properties looking for a decent patio to arrange a Quebec party. These all installations, patio, path, pool deck, and driveway need careful planning with the help of experts or experienced professionals. If you are capable of doing it yourself, here is a step-by-step guide to lay paving stones for multiple constructions to beautify your property with required synergy. Gather the Tools You have to gather the following tools: Masonry saw Splitter Vibrating plate compactor Shovels Brooms Grading rake Rubber mallet Wooden 2×4 and 1-inch pipe Stakes and string Hand level 10”– 12”Nails or spikes Planning and Layout Any construction needs engineering planning, and exterior designer can help you to c...

Type of Stones – Infographic

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Technically, rocks are a fusion of various inorganic minerals and some organic substances. It is in the form of solid lumps with different strengths and other properties. It is a lengthy natural process glued them together. A geologistis classified rocks into three major categories: Ingenious rocks Sedimentary rocks Metamorphic rocks Let’s see all with some details. Ingenious Rocks: It forms from the molten volcanic materials such as magma, which forms granite and dark lava, which builds from basalt. Let’s know different kinds of ingenious rocks in detail. Shoshonite Rocks It is basalts rich in potassium and consisting of other minerals like high content of silica, alkalis, and low content of iron to form the solid rocks. Aphanite Rock It composed of highly fine-grained microscopic sized mineral components, such as plagioclase feldspar, biotite, quartz, and orthoclase. Adamellite Rock It is an intrusive, felsic, and igneous rock. Orthoclase and plagioclas...

5+ Fossiliferous Limestone – All You Need to Know

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The word limestone derived from lime means carbonates in terms of chemistry. Stones means solid bonds occur among various non-organic minerals. Thus, limestone has a combination of organic (Carbon-CO2) and minerals (Chiefly Calcium) along with other non-organic ions/minerals. Infusion of an organic substance with non-organic stuff makes limestone quite different from other natural paving stones found in nature. Unique and different properties of limestone render it as industrially useful natural resources with diverse applications. Sedimentation: Now, the question is where and when infusion takes place? In the timeline of Earth, after formation of the core, water has covered the almost entire surface of the Earth. The evolution of life and living creatures has taken place under the sea water. These living creatures under the water were capable of forming calcium carbonates in different combination and properties. Formation of Fossils Thus, calcites &...

Different Ways To Prevent Weed Growth Between Paving Stones

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Oops! Weeds between Pavers So, you have installed your patio paving using the high-quality  natural stones  looking gorgeous. Now, one year has passed, and it started getting dreadful due to unwanted growth of weeds. You might wonder how weeds emerged instantaneously in your garden paths, patio pavers, or driveways. If you have a look closely to bricks or stones in your patio, which has crevice in between the pieces. Of course, these services are responsible for the formation of simple to fascinating designs at one hand. The same also become the cause of harboring notorious weeds infestations. Dispersion of weeds may take place through any route, but seeds are certainly coming from your vicinity, be it your garden or from the neighborhood. Unfortunately, we are helpless to stop the dispersion of seeds of weeds, but certainly can stop its growth and remove sprouted seeds or already grown weeds. Let’s See How to Stop Weeds from Growing Between Pavers The first th...

Advantages & Disadvantages Of Paver Patios

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Sunny days invite us to come out and make outdoor life equally significant to indoor. It raises the need for outdoor landscape and patio seems the most feasible option. Building home is a one-time investment in the life, and you have to bear the high cost to make it usable and comfortable throughout the lifespan. It makes sense when you are thinking some extra bucks on the construction of a decent patio with the sumptuous material, alluring design, and gorgeous look-n-feel. Before going to invest heavily on patio building, let’s have a discussion on its pros and cons. Of course, many have confusion between the definition of patio and deck in this regard. Therefore, I would like to clarify that deck is an inseparable part of a house while patio maybe or not a part of the house. It has different usability, use-cases, and appeal in the statement of beauty in the home and its surroundings. Pros of Paver Patio Durability:  A lifespan of a paver patio greatly depends on the...