Benefits of Using Locally Sourced Stone (and Resources)

When selecting materials for a project, the origin of your natural stone matters! Locally sourced natural stone, paired with knowledgeable local dealers, offers advantages in quality, reliability, and design integrity. Whether you’re a builder, designer, mason, or homeowner, understanding how material and expertise work together helps ensure successful results.

Design by Kevin Browne Architecture with American Mist Squares & Recs supplied by Gagne & Son

Why Choosing Locally Sourced Stone Matters

1. Natural Stone You Can Stand Behind

Our Natural Thinstone Veneer begins with regionally sourced raw materials (most within 100 miles of our manufacturing facility, in Brookfield, CT.) Local sourcing and production allow for consistent quality control, dependable supply, and craftsmanship built to perform. 

2. Design That Reflects a Sense of Place

One of the greatest benefits of locally sourced stone is its authenticity. Natural stone often reflects the tones and textures associated with regional architecture and landscapes. From warm, rustic palettes to refined contemporary applications, locally sourced natural stone offers design flexibility while maintaining a grounded, timeless look.

Delgado Stone  Natural Thinstone Veneer n stock at an Authorized Dealer location 

3. The Value of Working with Local Natural Stone Dealers

High-quality materials are only part of a successful project! Expertise matters just as much, and going local adds another level of customer service, familiarity, and networking for other aspects or projects.

Our Authorized Dealers connect clients with locally sourced stone, while offering expertise about regional materials and applications. They’re more than suppliers: they’re guides who bring the story to life, helping customers create spaces that reflect both quality and community. By prioritizing local stone, dealers support not only sustainable sourcing but also a broader network of masons, fabricators, and regional resources, making every project stronger from start to finish!

CT Blend Roughly Squares & Rectangles Fireplace by Christian Batthany Masonry (supplied by Rock Garden and OLS)

Customers, in turn, enjoy a finished project with natural, durable materials that feel authentic and thoughtfully sourced.

Choosing locally sourced natural stone is a decision that benefits everyone involved:  the dealer, the customer, masons and builders, and the community. By embracing local resources, dealers provide high-quality, sustainable, and meaningful materials that help clients create spaces that are as enduring as they are beautiful.