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		<title>Permeable Hardscapes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 20:48:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consider the benefits of permeable pavers and permeable hardscape in residential design and incorporate where ever possible.  What could be more  positive than the results attained from a well planned exterior space; garden, hardscape, or driveway design that is both beautiful and kind to the environment?]]></description>
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		<title>Reclaimed Granite Cobblestone Driveway Photos</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 22:07:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Excited to share project photos from a beautiful Bay Harbor Michigan estate which features our reclaimed granite cobblestone on the driveway and motor court landing.  The Landscape Architect, Mike Bush of BushBeagle Designs in Noblesville Indiana, specified authentic reclaimed 5”x 5” ]]></description>
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		<title>Stone Floor Finishes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:30:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When selecting natural stone for interior or exterior flooring, there are many things to consider. Color options are endless, and sizes as well. Where will it be used - and is it suitable for comfort in the area ie; kitchen, bath, living, bedroom. A big factor in comfort are options with ... the finishes.  How the stone feels under-foot, and how it performs for the area chosen, is a very important area to consider.]]></description>
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		<title>Monarch Stone International in the Houzz !</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:40:08 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Architectural Stone]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Monarch Stone International has recently joined HOUZZ.com.  If you are unfamiliar with HOUZZ, you will quickly learn what an incredible wealth of information it has to offer, a "leading destination site for home design enthusiasts-- professionals and homeowners alike."  ]]></description>
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		<title>National Landscape Architecture Month</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:18:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[April is National Landscape Architecture Month!  According to ASLA,  landscape architects across the country will host a variety of activities to celebrate the profession and explain how their work contributes to the public’s well-being. This year’s theme provides many events that will demonstrate how green design can encourage healthy living.Monarch Stone International is passionate about sustainable, enduring, natural stone which is frequently incorporated into designs created by landscape architects for garden, vehicular, and pedestrian areas. We have covered everything from reclaimed/recycled antique cobblestone, to green homes, and the importance of permeable hardscape surfaces.  Check out all our posts under the category, Green-Sustainable.]]></description>
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		<title>Stone Flooring Fabrication</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Stone Flooring]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stone flooring has become increasingly popular and accessible over the years. Extremely common-place in commercial/retail settings, and highly regarded for its beauty and durability in the residential market.  The long term value and appeal of natural stone is irresistible. But as amazing as natural stone flooring is to look at, the steps involved in its fabrication are even more impressive.]]></description>
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		<title>Thin Paver in Antique Reclaimed Cobblestone</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:04:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With today's technology, the paving industry has developed thinner stones for dry or sand base or wet or concrete based installations @ 2” thick.Historic antique reclaimed cobblestone is available in a thin paver height as well, greatly expanding consumers options.]]></description>
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		<title>A Case for Using Reclaimed Cobblestone</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:13:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As specialists in natural stone products, and one of the largest importers and distributors of reclaimed cobblestone, our company believes that natural stone and reclaimed stone are products that support a healthier,cleaner environment. The American Society of Landscape Architects web site published this article, Sustainable Residential Design: Using Low-Impact Materials,  which discusses how "integrated site design" can improve water, entergy efficiency and reduce waste. It explains]]></description>
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		<title>Native Stone from Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:24:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The types of stone and active quarries located in Iowa.It's important to know local resources for anyone pursuing LEED points.  One of the rules for achieving the coveted certification is using natural stone materials located within 500 miles of your building site.Iowa is abundantly blessed with limestone and in fact had many quarries operating back in the 1800's.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Stone Stacking</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:12:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stacking stones, or rock balancing, is the patient art of stacking rocks in meticulous formations.  Balancing stones has been a part of human expression for ages. The activity might have had religious or territorial meaning at one time. Today,there is a growing group who approach this craft as a creative activity like music, painting or sculpture. ]]></description>
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