Recent instances of extremes of weather have prompted conversations about issues that can no longer be ignored. Building façades, as the “front line” facing punishing weather systems, are a key focus of consideration when...

In the design/construction industry, there is a continued search for cladding materials that are reliable, durable, unique, practical, and also environmentally friendly.

The exterior cladding of a building is exposed to some of the most extreme and harsh environmental conditions, including tremendous ranges and rates of change of temperatures. As such, determining what stone is suitable...

The use of natural stone on buildings and paving can be traced back to the beginning of civilization. There are countless buildings, monuments, and structures dating back thousands of years that have stood the...