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Q: Is stone hard to work with?
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A: No, not really. Usually natural stone is used
as is, just placed for it's natural beauty. For some applications
it may be necessary to cut the stone which is best done by
the professionals like Colonial. Most stone is already precut
from a quarry, or ordered in the exact dimensions you need.
Often it's the weight of stone that makes it hard to work
with so it's necessary to have the proper equipment to handle
it and extra labor to help. Depending on the size and scope
of the project, we often recommend working with a professional
tradesperson or a garden or landscape designer.
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Q: What can be used for
steps instead of concrete?
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A: Steps are greatly enhanced by using bluestone
or granite as the top tread, or even brick. These materials
have more character or style in most cases and often blend
more naturally with the rest of the landscape.
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Q: Do you need to clean stone?
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A: Normally stone in the landscape is left to
age naturally. Stone in architectural applications like on
steps or buildings can be cleaned with the appropriate solutions
or chemicals if necessary. Call Colonial to discuss the problem
or concerns you may have.
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Q: What is the best time of
year to start a stone project?
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A: Many
types of projects can be done at anytime of year. Of course
some require that the ground not be frozen. Sometimes very wet
conditions can delay a project too. |
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Q: Can the bulk stone products be purchased
in less than a ton?
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A: Yes.
Colonial has a legal truck scale so the items can be weighed
and priced accordingly.
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