Natural Stone Veneer Blog

In 1783 fireplaces started to become the centerpieces of rooms as the mantel was invented for decretive effect. Since then, design and installation practices for fireplaces continue to evolve. Using natural stone and ledgestone specifically has become a common practice when trying to create a unique fireplace feature. This year we’ve been apart of countless inspirational projects like these three ledgestone fireplaces.

Spruce Mountain Ledgstone Fireplace

If you’re reading this from the Northeast, Midwest or Canada you are well aware of the following fact: Winter Is Coming. This time of year the air starts to cool and the leaves start to turn, a telltale sign of winter being on the horizon. These next few months of weather are the most precious time of the year and it’s important to spend it wisely. We suggest getting together with friends and family (safely, of course) and spending time around an outdoor stone veneer feature .

Old New England Rounds Fireplace

In the natural stone industry unique is a word that is commonly used to describe the one of a kind aspects of each piece of stone. One of the main draws to choosing natural stone is even if the same stone is used in the same application as another project they will have different characteristics side by side. Although this is the case, in an ever-changing industry using just one stone doesn't always satisfy some projects looking for an elevated level of individuality. These three projects showcase successful projects that utilized a custom stone blend.

Liberty Hill & Black Ash Full Bed Stone Siding

We are always anticipating and preparing for different applications of natural stone. With the introduction of our Saw Shop this year we’ve been able to create more products to  contribute to unique projects such as this walkway, this patio and others. The versatility of natural stone has been on full display this year and these three projects showcase that.

Old New England Rounds Walkway

Design & Decor Magazine published their "Great Outdoors Issue" (May 2020) and Delgado Stone Distributors was honored to be a part of it. Published annually in the Design & Decor Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey edition, the issue spotlights current trends on outdoor design. 

Outdoor Fireplace made with CT Blend Ashlar featured on page #28