What is the strongest material for a stone house?

• <div><p>Granite is the strongest commercially available stone houses are built from. It’s also more commonly available, which means transport costs aren’t as high because a granite quarry isn’t too far from a build site. Limestone and sandstone are popular materials as well, but they aren’t as strong or weather-resistant as granite. </p></div>

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Q: What are the disadvantages of a brick home?

• <div><p>Whether you&rsquo;re installing brick siding over a traditionally-framed home or you&rsquo;re using genuine brick construction to build, the biggest downside of a brick house is the higher cost you&rsquo;ll pay for the materials and labor. Real brick construction also means <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-it-takes-to-build-custom-home.htm">your home build will take</a> longer, as it&rsquo;s more time-consuming to construct brick walls than it is to frame out your home.</p></div>

Q: What are different types of masonry?

• <div><p>Two types of masonry are veneer masonry and solid masonry. Veneer masonry is thin brick or stone material attached to the face of a building. With veneer masonry, the walls support the weight of the masonry products rather than the masonry being built on a concrete footing. Solid masonry is a wall or other brick or stone structure built on a concrete footing, and the masonry supports itself.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to limewash or whitewash brick?

• <div><p>The choice between <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/limewash-vs-whitewash.htm">limewash vs. whitewash</a> brick depends on aesthetic preference and the desired outcome. Whitewashing creates a softer, more opaque finish, suitable for a rustic or shabby-chic look. Since the solution is paint-based, you can use it on painted brick, unlike limewash. Limewashing offers a more natural, textured appearance, allowing the brick's texture to shine while providing a breathable, protective coating. Conversely, whitewashing is also more forgiving when it comes to application, while limewashing requires more skill but offers a more traditional and durable finish.</p></div>

Q: Is cobblestone a real rock?

• <div><p>Cobblestone is not a type of rock but a term for a mosaic or rock laid down as a surface. It used to be made from the closest available stone but now can be made from nearly any hard rock, as machining has made shaping the stone much easier and cheaper. </p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2024
Anthony is a true artisan. His craftsmanship and concern about the outcome of his projects are to be commended. I am very pleased with my final results. Anthonyâ s work ethic is mirrored by his crew members also. Altogether a very positive experience . I highly recommend AP Stone Countertops...
AP Stone Countertops
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Reviewed in June 2024
Worked with Jeremiah to replace some stone surfaces throughout my place, namely in the kitchen and bath. While I had a decent idea of what I wanted done at a high level, I was thankful that at every point Jeremiah was able to help me understand the best path forward, from choice in stone design...
Bridgestone Construction Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2019
Carlos did an excellent job on my fireplace! He was responsive for an estimate, flexible for my schedule and made my project effortless! I visited his stone and tile store and Patricia was very helpful in the selection of stone. The installers were prompt every day and cleaned up each day prior...
C-Bek Tile & Stone Design Inc
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Reviewed in November 2016
pressured washed our house and exterior stone walls to prepare for spring. They did a very good job and we have actually referred them since they did our work last year to a few friends of ours and happy to report they hired them and were happy with the service as well. Great company.
Go Green Gardeners
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Reviewed in September 2016
The hardscape around the pool was great. Basically, they cemented the existing flagstones instead of having patches of grass and dirt around the pool. If the work stopped there, I would give them an A. Then they removed the brown lawn on the side of the house, created a drip system for the...
Prime Gardens Inc
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Reviewed in February 2016
This is the third project I've completed with BG--they also did a closet/bathroom conversion and a kitchen remodel on our house. For years, we had a poorly constructed (one-inch thick flagstone) walkway in our front yard. We decided to replace it with two-inch thick stone of a more attractive...
BG Construction & Remodeling Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
Initially, we planned to have them do only the bathroom stone countertops. They came to do an inspection and there was an obvious need to have the floors done as well. Very fair price .They spent several days cleaning and sealing. We could not be happier and have recommended them to others...
Stone Restoration Los Angeles
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Reviewed in August 2012
The quality of their products, I think is very good. Their service is excellent. The prices are good for the quality of the jewelry that they produce. In other words there are cheaper places but then the cheaper places have cheaper stones or the quality of the stones are not that good. So...
FRANK VERNON
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Reviewed in April 2009
The old wall was removed and a new, L-shape stone wall was built all along the driveway and across the front of the house. Old stairs leading from street level to the front lawn were removed and replaced with stone stairs. Within weeks of completion, the wall began to fail and the stones...
Stonetown Construction
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Reviewed in September 2005
THEY DID A GREAT JOB ON MY DRIVEWAY. THEY LEFT IT LIKE NEW. THEY REMOVED A FEW STONES THAT WERE BEGINNING TO BECOME CORRODED FROM THE RAIN & FOUND OTHER STONES TO MATCH THE PATTERN.
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Del Mar Landscaping

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Del Mar Landscaping was started by founder Conrad Romero in Long Beach, California. What started as a local maintenance company in 1993 has grown and developed into a large family business who take great pride in their ability to address your landscaping needs. We at Del Mar Landscape provide a complete spectrum of landscape services with professional and personal care for each client's needs. We specialize in Landscape Installation, Irrigation, Hardscape Installation, Concrete Services, Landscape Maintenance Services, Tree Trimming, Custom Projects, Residences, and Commercial Developments. Our commitment is to maintain a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. Our standards are high as our quality of the work we offer.

"Conrad and his employees with DelMar Landscaping was very professional and clean. They were very responsive and completed the project in a timely manner. I was very happy with the outcome of our backyard project and would highly recommend their services."

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"Conrad and his employees with DelMar Landscaping was very professional and clean. They were very responsive and completed the project in a timely manner. I was very happy with the outcome of our backyard project and would highly recommend their services."

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Hello, My name is Adrian and this is my locally owned and operated company. I have been in business for 10 years. I'm here to provide high quality work. Call today and let me put my experience to work for you!

"I enjoyed working with Adrian and he was very friendly and reliable. He showed up on time and had a good team of workers complete the job we agreed on. Everything worked out perfectly and he made sure I was happy with the job before he left. Thank you again Adrian! "

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"I enjoyed working with Adrian and he was very friendly and reliable. He showed up on time and had a good team of workers complete the job we agreed on. Everything worked out perfectly and he made sure I was happy with the job before he left. Thank you again Adrian! "

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