1.Don’t Try to Match – Because You Won’t

Choosing the right stone and brick for the exterior of your home could be very challenging. There are thousands of different styles and every style of stone and brick have different shapes, colours, tones, materials, etc. No matter how hard you try, you just won’t be able to fully match a stone and brick. Plus, why even bother installing stone at all? Better to fully brick (or stone) the entire exterior so you don’t risk a “close but not close enough” look.

2. Stick with A Solid (Stone) & A Pattern (Brick)

You should only have 2 tones to the exterior of your house – maximum 3 if the third tone is a neutral. One should be a solid – stone would be a good solid for the most part, and a patterned brick. If you have two patterns, it would be too busy and it would be boring if it was all a solid tone.

3. Match The Overall Theme/Style

Rustic? Contemporary? Modern? Industrial? What is the main theme you are going with? Take a look at this Kleinburg project we did a couple years back. They were trying to go with a modern but rustic theme and we mixed a blend of different stones to pair with the overall style.

4. Think About Roofing and Accessories

It’s important to keep your roofing and accessories like window trims, garage doors, front door, etc, when pairing stone and brick for the exterior of your home. The overall theme and style should flow naturally and not be an eye sore.

If you need help with pairing the stone and brick on the exterior of your next project, contact us today to speak with our in house design and sales team!

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One Stop Shop

If you’ve never constructed a new home or a landscaping job, or have relationships with contractors or architects, you’ll find yourself putting in lots of effort researching companies and contractor’s portfolios, pricing, estimated project timelines, and so on. By hiring a professional team, you’ll be able to design and build your new project, all under one roof. These pro’s, made up of designers, architects, builders, hardscapers, landscapers, contractors, typically work closely together – sometimes under one roof. They’ll learn about your style and budget preferences, and design and build your project in a one stop shop.

 “If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional wait until you hire an amateur.”

Time and Money Savings

Two things: Design and Build. The design process is completely separate from the building process. You have the option of just going with a design transaction with one contractor and go with another to build, or you can do two in one, which typically gives you discounts. Save time and money by going with one.

Another way you’ll save money – go with the PRO’s! Do not use an amateur. You’ll end up with a professional by the end of it, spending way over your budget.

Clear Communication & Professional Advise

Along with saving time and money, you’ll get professional guidance, advise and transparency. You’ll get exactly what you want, depending on your resources and budget, and have a clear communication path between yourself and the team. Doing this yourself, or with amateurs will be a long, expensive and messy project. Close communication with design-build contractors means you’ll stay in the loop about any changes, timeline, extensions, and so on and in addition, you’ll have a trusted relationship.

If you’re thinking of starting a new project or renovating your current home – call the pro’s at Allstone. You’ll be partnered with an established team.

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It was built back in 2007, made up of granite gneiss and comes from the Grenville Mountains, part of the Canadian Shield which is among the oldest geological formations in the world, dating back more than 1 billion years. This granite was extracted from Allstone’s quarry located in Big Wood Township near Sudbury.

The best part about this Inukshuk is that it is free standing. No nails, no adhesive substances – just 82 tonnes of solid granite.

But why did Jose decide to do this? Why build the largest Inukshuk? Jose didn’t intend to beat the world record – others pointed it out. Besides that, there were 3 important messages that Mr. Melo wanted to share –

“First, we are seeking to honour Canada’s aboriginal culture, since Inuksuit (plural for Inukshuk) are a traditional part of the Inuit way of life. Second, we wish to promote the natural beauty of Northern Ontario granite. And third, it’s our way of creating awareness of the benefits of the potential industry relating to stone products.”

It’s not just a business, it is now a Canadian landmark and Allstone welcomes not only customers, but tourists, locals and anyone passing by to meet Little Joe. And if you were to want an Inukshuk of your own, Allstone Quarry Products is the place to get it from.

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We want landscapers, builders, and contractors, just like yourself, to stay up to date with the industry and get educated on some of the processes. We’re going to be covering topics like trends in paving stones and retaining walls, armour stone, fabrication, installation and more.

Plus, free breakfast and lunch from our favourite BBQ food truck. And since it’s St. Patty’s Day, we will also be having FREE beer for all.

***WIN 2 COURT SIDE RAPTORS TICKETS!***

RSVP to hold your spot here: www.eventbrite.ca or visit our Facebook Page

We hope to see you there!

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