Why natural stone

In a marketplace filled with multiple material and design options, natural stone stands out as the ideal choice for achieving your aesthetic, performance and cost goals, while enhancing the sustainability of your project.

Durable

Stone stands the test of time, which means the choice to use natural stone will enhance the value of your home while reducing the need to replace materials over a longer period of time. Stones such as Phenix will age beautifully and gracefully, standing up to high traffic use in areas such as kitchens, bathrooms and courtyards and providing years of use and enjoyment. When you compare materials, consider them from a life-cycle perspective: even if the stone is more expensive initially, it will more than pay for itself and reduce future costs compared to other material that need to be repaired or replaced frequently.

Sustainable

Advancements in technology, including improved methods of quarrying, extraction, and fabrication, have led to increased options and reduced costs of stone products, making natural stone easier to use and more desirable than ever before. Conserving resources, preventing pollution, and minimizing waste are some ways the stone industry is working to be eco-friendly through practices that support sustainable design requirements.  Through your selection of natural stone, you can be a part of using a material that is natural and is handled in a sustainable manner from the quarrying stage through to its installation and useful long life.

Unique

No other building material has as many different colors and structures as natural stone. Various finishing options coupled with cut selections make variety just about unlimited, highlighting distinctive features such as fossils and geological veins. Coupled with its superior durability, natural stone like Phenix can be successfully used in nearly any building application.

Easy to Maintain

When maintained properly, stone will last for years and reward you with its beauty. There are a wide range of fabrication options and finishes that can be applied to natural stone that will also enhance its performance, including extending its life, resisting weather and wear and tear, or making the stone more slip resistant. Most stones can simply be cleaned with a mild dish soap and water. There are also cleaners, approved to meet sustainability standards, made specifically for natural stone that are affordable and easy to use.