Quarried Stone – Color Consistency

July 21st, 2011  →  Architectural Stone

We find that color selection is the primary consideration prior to a stones final specification. Color is fundamental to the look and overall design in a homes exterior or interior. So it is absolutely necessary to determine if the color of a stone is going to be consistent.

Elegance With French Limestone

July 15th, 2011  →  Architectural Stone

French limestone is beautiful, durable, timeless. No matter what the architectural design, French limestone will…’Project Elegance…One of Monarch Stone International’s current residential projects is nearing completion. This stunning residence was mentioned in our very first blog one year ago. It features an exterior fully cladded in the French limestone, “Lanvignes” , a gorgeous carved exterior/ interior door entry, staircase and more.

Historic Preservation and Green Building

July 6th, 2011  →  Architectural Stone Green-Sustainable

Combining the effort of saving historic properties and improving them with sustainable or green standards, seems a win win for all professions. A new saying has been going around….“The greenest building is the one that is already built.”