Blog Entries tagged 'stone'

Light Colored Flagstone

steve@irwinstone.com — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

During the dog days of summer, it’s easy to see why many architects and homeowners are beginning to favor a buff or tan version of flagstone over the traditional blue/gray color. The reason is HEAT. On a 90 degree day, I can go into our stone yard and put my hands on our Buff Sandstone or Golden Sunset flagstone for an indefinite period of time. I can’t do that with the dark blue/gray, green or dark red flagging. My hands begin to burn after 10-15 seconds. [...]

Freestanding Outdoor Fireplaces

steve@irwinstone.com — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Have you seen any of the Home & Garden magazines lately? They’re filled with pictures of outdoor kitchens and free-standing fireplaces. Without a doubt, these backyard creations are the hottest things on the patio/landscaping market right now. With the recent shakeup in the housing market, fewer people are looking to trade up to a bigger house and instead they’re looking to spruce up their backyard. At Irwin Stone, we sell many types of stone to cre [...]