by Lisa Van Liefde | Mar 8, 2013 | Green Design, Reclaimed – Recycled
A well planned exterior space that is both beautiful and kind to the environment is one that includes natural stone pavers set on a permeable or porous surface. Consider the benefits of a permeable surface using real stone pavers in residential design for driveways,...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Nov 15, 2012 | Antique Reclaimed Cobblestone & Curb, Reclaimed – Recycled
Salvaged paving material, is a phrase used to describe unused or unwanted paving material that has value and can be sold or traded. In todays building environment, there are several similar key words used to describe building materials that promote sustainability;...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Nov 7, 2012 | Antique Sandstone Cobblestone, Reclaimed – Recycled
We completed both the supply and installation of an antique cobblestone from our collection we call, Historic Sidewalk Cobble® for a client in Northern California earlier this year. The reclaimed antique cobble was installed over a concrete base. Taking great care to...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Oct 19, 2012 | Antique Sandstone Cobblestone, Reclaimed – Recycled
We are pleased to announce that Monarch Stone International obtained the registered trademark for Historic Sidewalk Cobble® from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) this week. Historic Sidewalk Cobble® is an extremely unique material in our antique...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Sep 6, 2012 | Antique Granite Cobblestone, Reclaimed – Recycled
What exactly is, Belgian Block and how is it different from a cobblestone, sett or a cube? Today all four of these terms are used interchangeably to some degree. However, they are very different in their historic origin. Belgian Block is a generic term used to...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jul 17, 2012 | Antique Granite Cobblestone, Antique Sandstone Cobblestone, Reclaimed Curb, Reclaimed – Recycled
After 10 years of importing the finest antique reclaimed granite cobblestone and sandstone cobblestone from Europe, Monarch Stone International announces its website dedicated to the Historic European Cobblestone® collection! If you are reading this blog, you have...
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