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Ledgestone and building stones are popular materials used in landscaping projects for their rugged and natural look. This type of stone is usually formed by splitting a larger stone into thinner, flatter pieces, creating a stacked appearance that resembles a natural stone outcropping.Pānuitia atu -
One of the best qualities of natural stone products is how they can embody timeless characteristics but with an intensely modern feel.Pānuitia atu -
Natural stone slabs are one of the oldest and most reliable building materials on the market. Offering one of a kind designs with a variety of benefits, it’s no wonder why natural stone has been the go-to option for thousands of years.Pānuitia atu -
Natural stone has a wealth of benefits for the kitchen floor. It is beautiful, connects the room with nature, and is nothing if not durable. After all, the stone was formed millions of years ago. Stone is easy to keep clean and only needs to be broom swept at night and mopped with a damp mop once a week.Pānuitia atu -
A typical bathroom doesn’t get the same type of abuse that a kitchen does. There are fewer heavy objects that could impact the countertop, there aren’t extremely hot pots and pans moving around, and the bathroom isn’t a gathering point the way a kitchen is. This means it’s safer to use softer and less heat resistant stones. However, bathrooms often have chemicals like hairspray, nail polish remover, and shower cleaners that can cause damage to some stones. Here are some stone countertops to consider for your bathroom project, and the pros and cons for each.Pānuitia atu -
Ko nga momo papa kohatu rereke ka mahi i roto i te nuinga o nga ruma, ahakoa he whare hou, he whare hou ranei. Ko nga taera kohatu taiao i roto i nga kihini ko tetahi o nga ahua tino rongonui. I a raatau he whiringa ataahua mo nga kaukau me nga huarahi. A, ehara i te mea ko te ahua anake ka pai te whiriwhiri i nga papa kohatu taiao.Pānuitia atu -
He maha nga ahuatanga o nga kihini me nga kaukau. Ehara i te mea ko enei nga ruma e rua e tino whakahouhia ana i roto i tetahi kaainga ( nga kaupapa whakahou whare rongonui rawa atu o Amerika ), engari kei roto ano hoki i a raua nga taapiri hei waahanga tuatahi. A ko nga papa o te kihini me te kaukau he mea rereke ano: Te makuku.Pānuitia atu -
Ko te TIER® he punaha panui kohatu, he mea hanga motuhake ki te hanga i tetahi mea motuhake, kohatu maaori ki nga waahi katoa e whakamahia ana. Ka piki nga panui i roto i nga 'tuanga' tuhonohono, he pai te hono tahi, ka whakakore i te hiahia mo nga mahi tohunga me te hanga TIER® he punaha tere me te ngawari ki te whakamahi. I te mea he mea hanga a TIER® mai i te Kohatu Maori, he ahua me nga ahuatanga katoa o te pakitara kohatu maroke. Ko te hanga "Z" ngawari, me te mohio, o te Tier® Panel System ka taea e ia waahanga te hono tahi.Pānuitia atu -
If you are in the process of completing home improvements on your property, you may be considering ways to complement one or more of your rooms, or the outside of your home. Stone cladding is a great option for this. Traditionally stones cladding was made of natural stones, but some stunning artificial stone cladding options are now available too. In this blog post we look at stone cladding - also know as stone cladding panels - in more detail, how it works, why you want it and how it could improve the interior and exterior of your home. But let’s start with what stone cladding is.Pānuitia atu -
Ko te whakakikorua i te pakitara kowhatu te otinga pai mo te pakitara mena kei te rapu koe i tetahi huarahi whakamiharo engari maamaa kia tu mai i te mano i roto i te hoahoa o roto. Ka taea e te whakakikorua o te pakitara he maha nga tono ka taea te whakamahi i roto me waho o tetahi rawa. He ahua rerehua mau tonu, a ka mau tonu te ahua whakamiharo mo nga tau maha. Hei awhina i a koe ki te whakatau mehemea ko te whakakikorua i te pakitara kohatu te huarahi pai mo to kaainga, ka tirohia e matou he aha tena me pehea te whakamahi i tenei waahanga.Pānuitia atu -
Homes vary from place to place. Some houses look like structures built for royals. These are properties that astound you by their sheer beauty, magnificence, presence and timeless look. Then, there are standard, commonplace homes that at best look like average properties. You know a funny thing? Sometimes, the seemingly generic-looking building or house is about the same price as the one that looks magnificent. The difference? Stacked stone cladding or natural stone cladding. Covering your home’s walls with natural looking stone tiles can immediately give the impression of stone walls and transform a basic living space into something amazing.Pānuitia atu -
Inside or outside — stone veneer can be the style x-factor to turn drab into dramatic. While the stone style in general has never been more popular, the hottest of all the different looks right now is dry stacked stone. Discover what sets this aesthetic apart, how to utilize it, and explore Affinity’s dry stacked stone veneer!Pānuitia atu