landscaping

We produce functional and decorative landscaping stone for both commercial and residential applications. Landscape architects specify landscaping slate and other stones for their performance qualities and appearance. And because we produce custom sizes and offer several finishes, these designers also appreciate the flexibility our materials afford them in their designs.

specifications

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products

Cut-to-Size

Exterior Paving /Pool Surrounds - Available in squares, rectangles, patterns, irregular and custom shapes. Available in many sizes, thicknesses and finishes.

Treads & Risers - Generally custom fabricated. Available in many sizes, thicknesses, shapes and finishes and with many edge details.

Masonry Walls - Dimensional stones are available in many sizes, thicknesses, shapes and finishes.

Coping - Usually custom-fabricated to cap masonry walls. Available in many sizes, thicknesses, shapes and finishes and with many edge details.

Furniture - Our stones are custom fabricated into many types of furniture including benches, picnic tables and shelves. Available in many sizes, thicknesses, shapes and finishes and with many edge details.

By-the-Ton

Masonry Walls - Usually faced with "Sculpings" (irregular slate bricks) or split-faced veneer. See Wall Cladding.

Cold Cuts - Irregular in shape. Cold cuts can vary in size and shape up to large pieces approximately 9 s.f. in area. Thickness ranges from approximately 1 1/2" to 2 1/2", requiring a deep setting bed.

Flagging - Irregular-sized and roughly rectangular in shape. May have 0 - 2 natural edges and 0 - 4 sawn edges. Sizes range approximately 8-16" wide x 12-24" long. Readily available in Unfading Green and Unfading Mottled Green & Purple. Other colors available by order.

Blocks - From time to time large raw blocks from our quarry, rich with texture, are used in landscape design.

weathering characteristics

Some materials are “unfading”, meaning they will hold their basic color even after many years of exterior use. Others are “weathering” or “semi-weathering”, meaning they will change color (usually to shades of brown) when used outside. A stone’s weathering characteristic is primarily an aesthetic consideration. “Weathering” in and of itself does not adversely affect the performance or durability of a stone. See stones below for weathering characteristics.

finishes

Depends on stone selected. See stones below for available finishes.

sizes

Custom sizes for landscaping stones depend on stone selected, finish, thickness, joint width and other factors.

thickness

Depends on use, stone selected, finish, piece size, setting method and other factors

edge details

We fabricate many different edge details. Exposed edges are usually honed.

joint widths

Depends on stone selected, finish, piece size and other factors.

cost estimates

We are pleased to provide quotations based upon quantity surveys, sketches or architectural drawings.

drafting

We are accustomed to working from architectural drawings and we are pleased to produce detailed shop drawings, sketches, templates and shop tickets.

technical support

We are pleased to assist with samples, test data, mock-ups, budget figures, site inspections, stone matching services, guide specifications, technical information, design suggestions and installer and installation recommendations.

installation

Contact us for specific sketch details, specifications, recommendations, etc.

maintenance

Contact us for information regarding the use of sealers, impregnators, oiling, cleaning, etc.