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30 Natural Rock Formations in The World That Amaze You

On the eve of the New Year-2021, World of Stones USA is presenting a unique gift to its readers, fans, and customers. Those are sightseeing places where nature lovers like to roam during the Holiday Season-2020-21.  We present you with 30 natural rock formations in the world that may amaze you for a while. Of course, we have infused some avid knowledge regarding natural stones, types, and formation patterns in concise ways. Let’s dive into the world of stones! #1 Rock Formation in Arizona, Utah [The Wave, Coyote Buttes, northern Arizona, Utah, USA – By Francesco Conti.] According to  Wikipedia , “The Coyote Buttes area is an exposure of cross-bedded aeolian Jurassic Navajo Sandstone. The variable coloration of the sandstones is a result of various iron oxide pigments within the layers.” It creates a stunning scenario when you walk through the pits.  Coyote Buttes  is a section of the  Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness.  I...

What is Phyllite - All You Need Know About This Rock

Phyllite is another decorative rock found abundantly in nature. Today, World of Stones USA is going to introduce you to this rock in a nutshell. The team at World of Stones USA has explained about many different types of rocks in the past. Today, by continuing the series, we are going to share all aspects of Phyllite rocks in a nutshell from a commercial point of view rather than the academic one. What is Phyllite? Phyllite is a metamorphic rock with crinkled or wavy foliation. The word Phyllite originates from the Greek word " Phyllion," which means leaf.  Now, we know what Phyllite is.  The next question arises: How is it formed in nature? What is the protolith or parent rock type of Phyllite? Shale, pelite, or slate are protolith or parents of phyllite rocks. So, like slate, Phyllite has a typical texture called "Phyllitic sheen" and has fissility or tendency to split into sheets like slate rocks. What is the prime difference between phyllite and slate ro...

How Natural Stone Keeps Your Home Warm in The Winter

The Christmas holiday season is knocking on the door. It doesn’t come alone but comes with snowy days, chilling wind waves, and a lot of celebrations in your homes. During this time, many people look to decorate and refurbish their homes.  In this blog, I shall talk to people who are planning to buy designer construction materials to make their homes look beautiful yet wanting to keep them warm in the winters. If you are thinking of exploring various flooring & walling options or constructing a fireplace inside or a firepit outdoor, this article would be beneficial. Let’s find out some ways to make the home warmer in the colder season with fundamental aspects. Heat Transmission to Land Head Dissipates through Air These are two main ways we can lose our warmth out of the home. For instance, if our flooring material is highly heated conductive, your legs have chilling sensations when they touch the floor, and it makes your entire room colder despite your burnin...

10 Reasons Why Natural Stone Firepit is the Best Choice for Winter Season

Oh! Chilly winter is knocking on the door with the onset of December. The snowy days have come and have compelled even Santa to wear warm clothes! Icy-cold evenings are here and experiencing a few warm hours during the day has become a luxury.  But evenings can now become enjoyable and bearable if you wish to invest in a Firepit by World of Stones this winter.  Everyone in the family can gather around the fire pit on the  outdoor patio  to captivate dancing flames and warmth.  It can also be a great catalyst for planning get-togethers or parties around the fire pit area in your backyard.  Today, we have numerous options for a firepit design. Still, natural stone fire pits are always unbeatable winners, thanks to the astounding characteristics of natural stones. So, don’t wait and invest in this permanent solution that provides the much-needed warmth during these cold winter months.  In the previous blog, “ Benefits of Having Permanent Natural Stone ...

What is a Pool Coping Stone? Benefits & Why Do You Need It?

A swimming pool in some regions of the planet is in-thing while it is a luxury for some. The clean and transparent water of the swimming pool is inviting everyone to hop in. The overall aesthetics of the pool can spice up the attractiveness. The  pool coping  is one more feather in the judicious scenario.  The pool coping in the in-ground swimming pool adorns look-n-feel, extends its life, and proves a great utility. That is why our concerns are rising up when we are going to buy swimming pool coping material. Today,  World of Stones USA  leads you to traverse a journey in the world of pool coping by exposing various facets of swimming pool coping.  The journey is encompassing the following key aspects. Reasons to Choose Pool Coping Benefits of Pool Coping Pool Coping Stones Why Do You Need Pool Coping? In the world of civil engineers and architects, pool coping is a mix of two different terms. Coping refers to a cover or cap that protects the top...

10 Small Patio Paver Ideas for Backyard or Garden Area

A lot has been written on big patio pavers like tiles and slabs. Now, it is time to discuss something on small patio pavers, enabling us to utilize small spaces in our large to smaller homes.  Now, I see the possibility of a question that can spruce up your mind. What Are Small Patio Pavers? As the name suggests, small patio pavers are smaller than tiles and slabs with standard sizes. They could be: Bricks Setts Blocks Cobblestone  Now, let me give you a little introductory journey of each member of the patio paver. Natural Stone Bricks: Brick is a masonry unit, and we have adequate knowledge of bricks. There are clay bricks, stone bricks, and cement-concrete bricks. But today, I am focusing only on stone bricks as World of Stones USA is a hub of stone products for the dimension industry in the USA. Bricks have standard sizes, and they differ in each country. We are familiar with the dimensions of walling bricks . However, stone bricks are available in the marke...

Why Should You Buy Natural Stone?

Have you been wondering what are the top 5 reasons to go with natural stone pavers for your outdoors? It is time to put a full stop to your hassles and make you aware of 5 prominent benefits of natural stone pavers. Being Easy To Install  Do you know that the installation process of natural pavers is quite simple and quick? You may kick-off to go with it right after when the installation is accomplished. The best thing is that it can easily be laid in any sort of moderate weather condition to go with time and budget management. Go with the best Natural Stone Pavers to get the best experience. It is one of the most natural pavers. The best thing about this sandstone is that it comes in a wide array of colors. Moreover, they are quite easy to work with. It does not matter what size or shape you need since they are available in different options. If you want to keep your entire project cost effective then you may go with this paver.   Quite Easy To Maintain  Do...

15 Reasons to Choose Brick Paver Flooring for Your Interiors

When it is the matter of indoor flooring, we prefer moving around wood planks, vinyl, or tiles. We think of cement-concrete floors for all interior spaces today. We have restricted our choices for the wooden planks, mostly in the living room and bedroom. We think of ceramic or porcelain tiles for wet areas like the bathroom. The kitchen and other countertops are reserved for natural stone slabs. We have spared bricks like rectangular building staples only for walls and other vertical elements in our construction projects. We hardly have imagined bricks under our feet while walking. Why should we consider the multi-faceted material for interior flooring? Yes, I am talking about brick pavers as an internal flooring material for your next building projects. Everything has pros and cons, so bricks have too. Moreover, technologies worldwide are advancing, and the brick-making industry keeps pace with it well. We have explored walling bricks in my previous blog. Where I have also discusse...

10 Reasons How Patio Pavers Can Help Increase Property Value

Everyone loves to get the best price tag when they sell their cherished property. Whatever the cause behind your decision to sell your property, you always opt for the high value in the market. It is the place where home improvement comes into the picture. In fact, you must focus on value aspects even when you plan out its development from scratch or upfront, creating anything new.  Are you focused on increasing property value? Then, you must learn the behavior of buyers in the first place. Let me help you to know it. Suppose your home is surrounded by some outdoor areas . The eyes of the prospective buyers may look round the exterior of your house first.  I am talking about the curb appeal. Your backyard patio or garden patio remains the first focal point besides the façade to create a sumptuous curb appeal. After getting entry into the house, they look into your home's interior. Now, they are convinced to pay high value considering other criteria of the property va...

Virtual Hardscape North America Educational Event

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  World of Stones USA (WOS) is a leading natural stone and porcelain slabs supplier located in Maryland, USA. The business approach of WOS is to look for innovative ways of doing business and introduce sustainable products. Therefore, participating in prominent events like the HNA has always been a conscious decision as it helps to reach out to the relevant people and businesses.  Hardscape North America (HNA) is a prestigious trade show held in October each year. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has compelled the event organizers to postpone this year's event, which should have taken place in October-2020 for the current year. In the absence of an on-ground physical event, the organizers have decided to go ahead with a virtual event. World of Stones USA is one of the Gold Sponsors of the Virtual HNA event. Mr. Daniel Francisco, VP, World of Stones USA, will conduct two vital sessions, namely ‘’ Best Practices for Installing Natural Stone Slabs ’’ & ‘’ Natural Stone Demo ’’ on...