One of the challenges of hardscape design is choosing materials that not only look good but are going to stand up to weather extremes, like Chicago summers and Massachusetts winters (or vice versa).
We spoke with two contractors in those two very different parts of the country who both have to
Topics: Granite, Indiana Limestone, pavers
If your next project includes installing granite posts for lighting or a mailbox, you’ve picked a quick project that will add instant curb appeal.
Topics: mailbox posts, Woodbury Gray, Hardscape How To, Hardscape Tools of the Trade
In the battle between whether to choose concrete or Indiana Limestone for a hardscape project, the winner just might surprise you (we’re looking at you, limestone).
Let’s get ready to rumble!
Topics: steps, Indiana Limestone, pavers, natural stone vs concrete
Nothing dresses up a front entryway like a pretty garden wall and choosing Indiana limestone, part of Polycor’s hardscape lineup, for the project makes it a snap to get done in just one day.
Topics: Hardscape, Hardscape How To, Hardscape Tools of the Trade, Garden wall
If location is the key to property value, then landscape design (and strong contractor hands) are the keys to property enjoyment.
Topics: granite steps, steps, veneer, coping, Hardscape, pavers
When choosing materials for your latest hardscape project, do you pass right over natural stone because you think it’s:
What if we told you the answer was D: None of the above?
Topics: Indiana Limestone, Hardscape, pavers
Overlooking natural stone in favor of more run-of-the-mill concrete materials when designing your hardscape project is like choosing cold cereal at an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Why choose Tony the Tiger when Eggs Benedict are there for the taking (not to mention bacon and croissants)?
Topics: Hardscape
When architect Phil Kean met with the McKinney family about their 11,000 square foot riverfront home project, he took in the typical requests. Give us something modern, but not that ultra-modern-flat-roof-box look. Capture the best views of the Tennessee river where the property sits. Stick to a
