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vein cut
A vein cut is produced by cutting quarried stone perpendicular to the natural bedding plane, exposing the veining of the material. Vein-cutting is the opposite of a cross-cutting.
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weathered boulders
Weathered boulders are the largest landscape stone. They can be used for walls and foundations but are generally used in a decorative manner. They come in a wide range of colors and sizes.
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water features
In our water features, beautifully carved stone and the mood-creating sound of running water are a combination of form and function.
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wall stone
Exterior walls can be retaining or freestanding walls. Quarry blocks, dimensional wall stone and weathered fieldstone are all examples of wall stone.
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veneer stone
Veneer stone is a non-structural interior or exterior stone face that functions as ornamentation and a weather barrier. Veneer may be made from different finishes, such as split face, cleft, honed, polished, flamed or tumbled.
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ungauged
Ungauged stone is cut by hand and varies in thickness up to 5/8 of an inch.
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truncated domes finish
Most recognizable as non-slip warning pavers, truncated domes are a finish available for other applications to add interest, texture and aesthetic appeal.
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tumbled finish
A tumbled stone is an intentionally weathered finish producing a rounded stone, free of hard edges and corners.
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travertine
Formed layer by layer, travertine is a form of limestone. Travertine develops near geothermal springs and due to high levels of geothermal activity, several large travertine deposits are located in Yellowstone National Park. Most noted for beautiful markings that ribbon throughout the stone, travertine is a softer stone (comparatively) but can be p [..]
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stair treads
A stair tread is the flat stone used as the horizontal surface on steps. Depending on the stone type, stair treads can be fabricated to particular dimensions. However, some stair treads have irregular thickness and dimension.
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