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Natural, highly durable, and used by ancient civilizations in building and construction to great aplomb; limestone and marble are undoubtedly functional, aesthetically pleasing, and still widely used today. Yet, despite possessing qualities that marginally overlap, they're not equal and have different applications.Read more
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Granite or limestone? These two natural stone products are often compared when homeowners in Columbus and Cincinnati are shopping around for natural exterior building materials. Granite and limestone are hard, durable, and resistant to cracks and weather, which is why they are widely utilized in residential homes and commercial buildings.Read more
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Using stone for landscaping is timeless, and using natural stone specifically will ensure that your backyard's beauty is timeless as well. Natural stone is durable, able to withstand all types of weather, and its rugged appearance gives the outdoor space a charming look.Read more
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Every day, new ideas keep popping up for landscaping. Many of them feature landscaping materials that are already popular, while a few make use of quite unpopular materials like landscape aggregate. Using aggregate stone may be a good way for homeowners and landscaping designers in Columbus and Cincinnati to uniquely design their homes.Read more
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These stones offer supreme durability, rich colors, and a natural stone look for versatile implementation. And while both are popular when designing an outdoor space, there is a difference between flagstone and bluestone, and the best one for you largely depends on your unique project.Read more
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There is growing popularity in the use of outdoor fire pits. Even homes with nicely incorporated fireplaces are also buying into the idea of an outdoor fire pit. When it is well done, it can contribute aesthetically to the exterior of your home and provide a warm, welcoming area to entertain guests or enjoy time with your family.Read more
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Retaining walls are built to hold back an embankment of soil from a lower area. They control erosion, create flat areas for use, and can be made from masonry, wood, or stone. You can expect to pay around $19 per square foot on a tighter budget. For those with a higher budget, expect to pay closer to $50 per square foot. On average, most people spend about $23 per square foot on their retaining wall.Read more
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From the pyramids to the Parthenon, humans have been building with stones for thousands of years. Among the most used and well-known natural stones utilized for construction are basalt, limestone, travertine, and slate. Any architect, contractor, or masonry will tell you that natural stone is exceptionally durable, providing an excellent return on investment.Read more
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Natural stone is the earliest building material in the history of human architecture, plays an important role in daily life. Natural Stone products are widely used in airports, high-speed rail, high-end hotels and other large public buildings, commercial office buildings, residential, tombstones, monuments, and so on.Read more
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The igneous rocks were formed from magma, and sedimentary rocks were formed as a result of physical, chemical and organic destruction, weathering of igneous rocks, as well as from the products of vital activity of plant and animal organisms inhabiting huge water basins.Read more
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Why are some natural stones considered to be soft when they all appear to be hard? The answer lies within ‘relative’ hardness. Mohs scale of hardness was invented in 1812 and compares the relative hardness of ten minerals.Read more
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Natural stone; It is defined as mineral, stone or organic matter that can be cut, polished, and therefore used in many forms. Natural stones are often used in jewelry and decorative ornaments.Read more