Natural Stone Blog

Natural Stone Fire Pit Design & Maintenance Considerations

November 4, 2020

  In a previous blog, we discussed the most popular types of fire pits. With this in mind, it’s…

Liberty Hill Stone: A Versatile and Beautiful Stone Option

November 2, 2020

Looking for an eye-catching, low-maintenance, and functional stone for your client’s project? You can’t go wrong with Liberty Hill granite….

ThinStone™ Basics: Patterns, Cuts, Uses, and More!

September 25, 2020

 Natural stone is an extremely popular material option in both residential and commercial construction. However, as a mason or…

How Professionals Use Natural Stone to Personalize a Clients Space

September 22, 2020

At Connecticut Stone, we’ve always taken a lot of pride in the personalized level of service and expertise we offer…

Building a Retaining Wall: What You Need to Know

September 16, 2020

 Looking to add a retaining wall to your property? Retaining walls can serve multiple functional purposes, such as slowing…

Celebrating Exterior Stone: An Architect’s Perspective

July 30, 2020

Working with any type of natural stone presents some unique challenges; this remains true with interior and exterior stone products…

Stone Aggregates: How Can They Work in Your Home?

June 9, 2020

Looking to bring color, texture, and lasting function to your outdoor space? Stone aggregates are a beautiful, low-maintenance way to…

Unique Challenges and Clever Solutions: Engineered Countertop with Peter Cadoux

May 21, 2020

Our team at Connecticut Stone recently had the pleasure of working with the talents of architect Peter Cadoux and Forehand…

ThinStone™ & Liberty Hill Granite: A Winning Outdoor Kitchen Combo

May 21, 2020

Connecticut Stone recently had the pleasure of working with skilled architect Robert Berger of RMB Designs to create a beautiful…

Engineered Stone for a Fresh, Inviting Kitchen

May 18, 2020

As stone professionals, it’s actually quite uncommon for us to be able to see a finished project after the client…

Taj Mahal Quartzite: Natural Stone for a Beautiful and Functional Kitchen

May 12, 2020

Connecticut Stone had the opportunity to assist with an exciting kitchen project—providing the natural stone, backsplash, and flooring materials needed…

Challenges in Natural Limestone and How to Overcome Them

March 9, 2020

Limestone is a beautiful natural stone that is produced when sediment in the sea is pressurized; this durable stone can be…