We are now doing studies to produce new products that offer more options for clean, streamline stone patterns." It's strong in modern architecture out west. "We like the European look and began with rustic product, but in specific regions the contemporary dry stack is in, mostly in California and high end communities of the east coast. We recently launched Ledgecut 33, which is a very dry stack tight fitted product that is highly uniform that simulates cut travertine for modern contemporary seamless look for higher end applications outdoors, but they're using it for interiors too." "We are seeing more ledgestone style with many profiles that extend the original look to include more contemporary clean design or a more rustic look. They define a general look of the finished product, but each source of either natural stone or manufactured stone will have their own variations on that theme.Īt Eldorado Stone a national distributor of manufactured stone veneers, ledgestone is always popular. In the end only the top and bottom are left, and these are used for more rustic natural face of our slightly rounded Boston blend veneer." Standard PatternsĬonsider masonry patterns generic terms.
Ashlar is made of 3" to 8" rectangular slices that are slightly larger than ledgestone. With rounded ones we slice off the outside face, then cut the inner core into layers for ledgestone. "We classify each stone as round or flat. Now, 125 years later, the walls that can't be preserved any longer or those already totally disintegrated become our starting point for the veneers so there's a perfect match in color and texture." Fieldstones were set aside to the edges of fields while clearing, which were later built into our famous dry stone walls. The colonists found their fields filled with glacial fieldstone throughout New England from southern New Hampshire through Connecticut. "Our stone used for Boston blend is recycled. He has developed a quality line of veneers to cater to customers who want that traditional look using lighter weight veneers. David Croteau of in Massachusetts is a third generation dry stone waller who knows what a good wall should look like. Dry laid stone of New England is the best example. Whenever veneer can be used to create beloved local stone masonry traditions, it is a wise investment because that's not a trend but a long term regional standard. For these homeowners who don't have a clear picture of what pattern suits their home, choices should be given double the consideration to arrive at a timeless stone pattern that will always be worth every penny invested. Generic architecture is the most vulnerable to trends that pass and then look dated all too soon. Schmuke, and many other designers are loathe to use trendy choices. Cultured ledgestone in 10 years will be passé like the fake brown and black stone of 1990s trends, which looks horrendous now. That's why you get the latest trend, which right now is ledgestone, so we use it because that's what customers want. "The problem is that architecture today is watered down so there's not much to guide you in making design decisions. "Above all, beware of trends," says landscape architect Matt Schmuke of Apex Landscape in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It might not be that apparent to some, but when you've spent a great deal of money on the perfect stone improvements for your patio or terrace, it's essential to get it right.
When the two don't speak to each other in aesthetic terms, there's a visual disconnect. It's the architecture and indoor style that dictates what's best for exterior stone masonry. Often the pattern choice is dictated by pre-existing stonework on the house itself that is carried out into the landscape or in recreational detached buildings such as outdoor kitchens.Įvery landscape and outdoor living space is attached to a house.
0 kommentar(er)
