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Stone Haven is looking ahead to the 2010 season. We have a number of plans for the New Year based on our understanding of upcoming trends in landscaping and interior design with natural stone, as well as new opportunities that will allow us to serve our customers better.

As a stone retailer we pay close attention to customer preferences through each season and use them to meet upcoming demands. As a stone wholesaler we use our contacts in the professional community to ensure that our stone meets their needs, so that they can perform work of the highest quality. As a result, we’re confident that we’re going to have exactly what each customer needs for the upcoming season. Here are just a few of the developments we’re working on.

Stone Haven will be increasing its selection of thin interior building stone.  This stone can be used for interior flooring and walls throughout the home. Stone interiors have become increasingly popular to provide attractive flooring, walls and work surfaces. We’ll be prepared to meet the growing demand.

Thin building stone is also a popular choice for exteriors. By using a slab of cement as a base it’s possible to lay an array of attractive exterior surfaces.

As customers grow more aware of the flexibility of natural stone and develop more sophisticated ideas about interior and exterior design they want more variety. We’ve always prided ourselves on being able to provide a variety of stone types and colours to fit almost any need, so we’ll continue to keep a complete range of quality natural stone on hand.

Finally, we know that people are watching their budgets closely, so we’re working to provide natural stone in all price ranges, so that customers can fit stone into virtually any landscaping or interior design project.

Contact us now to learn more about our 2010 plans and to talk about your needs. Mike Stone’s extensive experience means he can help you find the stone you need to complement your project.

Tags: English, Landscaping Rocks, Retaining Walls, Stone Veneer by mike
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Spring projects require winter planning. If you have a spring or summer landscape project coming up, now is the time to start contacting an architect, landscaper, stone retailer and excavation company to help plan and execute your work.

The winter months are a perfect time to plan. First of all, the summer landscaping season is extraordinarily busy for landscaping professionals, so booking time with them now puts you at the front of the line. Otherwise, you may have to wait to work with contractors who can only spare a strictly limited amount of time to your project.

Winter is also a great time to secure your pick of natural stone such as sandstone and granite stone. Stone Haven makes a point of keeping a complete stock as much as possible, but the best way to get the exact stone you want is to order ahead of time, so that it will be ready for you from the first day. Winter is also an opportunity to consult with us about your specific needs, so that you’ll be ready for projects ranging from stone retaining walls to large flagstone patios.

Once you consult with professionals you’ll be able to look at the area you want worked on with an eye toward the specific requirements defined by your team. We have decades of experience providing this kind of insight to people looking at using stone in landscaping and other projects, so we can certainly provide useful input.

Generally speaking, you’ll need to know the size and shape of the area. The more exact your measurements, the more useful they’ll be. Do you know exactly how wide, long and tall the area you’ve set aside for a patio is? How is the land sloped, and by how much? Where does water typically drain? Professionals are interested in knowing the answers so that they can give you the best guidance and get to work as efficiently as possible.

In Stone Haven’s case, your answers, the type of project and the look you want will influence everything from the recommended natural stone type to the amount you’ll use. At this point, many homeowners can get struck with a need for inspiration. Fortunately, we have many examples of beautiful natural stone work on hand to help inspire you.

Furthermore, we have the experience to work with other professionals. We understand each other, help you define exactly what you want, and prepare a plan designed to put our best efforts into your property. Once the season starts, you’ll be in good hands and soon enough, you’ll have a beautiful landscape ready to enjoy for the remainder of next year’s warm weather.

Think about your vision and contact us to start the process.

Tags: English, Landscaping Rocks, Retaining Walls by mike
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