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: How is natural stone formed?

• <div><p>Natural stone is formed in deep layers of the Earth through natural processes over thousands of years. The solid composition formations become massive rock beds, or quarries, from which miners extract them.</p></div>

Q: Why does Europe have so much cobblestone?

• <div><p>Europe is a continent made of many individual countries with a history of city life. In these cities, dirt roads were unsanitary and often shifted. The Ancient Romans started laying cobblestone streets in the 3rd century, which became an iconic feature of European cities. The durable and practical paving material proved to be extremely weather-resistant. </p></div>

Q: What are the disadvantages of stone houses?

• <div><p>Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/questions-ask-masonry-contractor.htm"> questions to ask a masonry contractor</a> is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material. </p></div>

Q: Do chimney cleaning bricks work?

• <div><p>A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-creosote-sweeping-logs-really-work.htm">chimney cleaning brick or log</a> can help loosen creosote between professional chimney cleaning appointments. Although they can help keep your chimney cleaner, they are not a substitute for chimney sweeping and are not meant to be used regularly.</p></div>

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Last update on December 01, 2025

Reviewed in October 2020
Equipment left lying around. 2 -guys putting on roof were not always supervised - did not repair problem just bandaid. Was not told not removing all shingles but put on over prev shingles. Overpaid for amount work done. 2yrs later still picking up roofing nails in yard. Left box of nails in...
Erie Construction Midwest - Toledo
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Reviewed in March 2018
I needed someone to install a mount and hang a TV above a stone fireplace. The cable and power outlet were installed by our builder but were not in the ideal location. Brian installed the mount with a shelf and was able to maintain a good viewing level. It was a pleasure doing business with...
Evolution Integration Services
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Reviewed in May 2017
Delivery truck arrived and was unable to dump the load due to be front loaded. I had to climb into the truck and move a large portion by hand before the truck could dump. After unloading, the driver ran off the driveway and got stuck in the mud with his truck over top of the gravel he had just...
Ohio Mulch
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Reviewed in July 2016
My experience was great. The work was done timely and cleaned up after themselves. They told me upfront the job would be difficult and they might not be able to get the concrete back to original level. They did great. It is not 100% but I was able to see why. During the process of working...
Curtis Concrete Leveling and Construction
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Reviewed in May 2016
I had Grosse Construction Services build a custom home for me. Let me say that it was a nightmare during the entire building process. In addition we are still finding things that were done incorrectly even 5 years after the build was complete. The first obstacle, our foundation walls were off by...
Grosse Construction Services LLC
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Reviewed in April 2016
They did a pretty good job with the kitchen counter top (granite) install, however, they claimed that we did not order the counter top stone sealer. The order sheet provided to the installers, on the day of installation, had everything on it that I ordered except the stone sealer. I had to call...
Discount Granite And Home Supply
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Reviewed in April 2016
Was able to do as much or as little as I wanted online. I shopped, figured out exactly what I wanted, and placed an order. 25% deposit. I had gravel delivered, as instructed by Brian Miller. They built the shed in modules in the shop and arrived with a pick up truck and a trailer. They dug...
Ohio Shed Builders
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Reviewed in January 2012
The offer of $349 for 50 ft. of Pavers was just perfect for what I needed. I have a wood deck with a set of steps off the back and another set of steps on the side. I merely wanted a landing of pavers at the foot of each set of steps, one being 6 ft. x 5 ft. and the other being 5 ft. x 4 ft. ...
Property Worx
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Reviewed in October 2007
The trucks were always on time. The driver's were careful to not damage the yard or driveway with their heavy equipment. They recommended a less expensive alternative of adding sand and gravel to the mixture to help in the filling of the pool. We needed much more dirt than we thought and would...
Jones Topsoil Co
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Reviewed in October 2005
EXCELLENT WORK. TIMELY RESPONSE WHEN WE WERE WITHOUT WATER. DID A GREAT JOB BRINGING WATER LINE THROUGH A NEW LOCATION IN OUR 107 YEAR STONE FOUNDATION. MOVED METER TO A BETTER INTERIOR LOCATION, WHICH REQUIRED A SMALL AMOUNT OF ADDITIONAL INSIDE PLUMBING. MINIMIZED DAMAGE TO OUR YARD AND...
Kapp Excavating Inc
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