Quarried Stone – Availability

Stone extracted from quarries, is in a constant state of evolution. Be sure that your stone manager has updated information about the quarry you choose. Stone blocks extracted from a quarry just last year, may not match in ‘activity’ (the veining or movement) with blocks extracted next year. And even more problematic, popular limestone’s often become extinct within a quarry due to the evolution of its development. So when you are looking at samples of stone from a sales representative or showroom, discuss current supply and request samples that represent available material in stock, or in the quarry. Special sizes in tiles and dimension/architectural stone are particularly subject to current quarry production. Old samples may not be representative of what you are holding in your hands.

Granite, Cobblestone and Color

Granite is probably one of the most plentiful natural stones available, quarried in many areas of North America as well as worldwide. Granite is an igneous rock that forms when magma cools slowly beneath the earth’s surface, forming large, easily visible crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica.

Reclaimed Stone in Construction

Reclaimed Stone in construction. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that by the year 2030, approximately one fourth of the buildings that existed in 2000 will be replaced. The number of buildings that will be demolished and the waste produced will therefore be extensive; however, if these buildings are deconstructed and the components sold for reuse, most of this waste – up to 90% – can be diverted from the waste stream….

Quarried Stone – Plan Before Selecting

Monarch Stone International’s approach to the stone selection process, includes a collaboration with the architect, designer and homeowner, prior to and throughout – the design process.

Reclaimed, Antique Cobblestone is “Green”

Historic European Cobblestone® is an authentic, salvaged/ reclaimed cobblestone collection and curbing, supplied nationwide by Monarch Stone International.

“Green” building, is the practice of using methods that contribute to the health of this planet. Both buildings and landscape can be designed, constructed and operated to minimize the total environmental impact.