Simply put, damp proofing works as a long term prevention method to ward off moisture decay in walls and foundations. The process prevents moisture and water from passing into interior spaces by creating a durable barrier. This process can also act as a barrier between the Earth’s elements and the surface of limestone.
What is Damp Proofing, and Is It Necessary When Working with Indiana Limestone?
Topics: Indiana Limestone
The Medway Store Has a Love of Stone, Top Notch Customer Service and All Things New England
Topics: Granite, New England, Massachusetts, Store Spotilght
Sustainable, Timeless, and Everlasting — 9 Reasons You Should Choose Natural Stone
There are many sustainable practices that manufacturers of building materials can adopt, but there is only one building material that is inherently good for the earth and good for your health — natural stone.
Topics: Granite, Natural Materials, Sustainable Design, Indiana Limestone, buy local
Tradition Meets Modernity in the Coastal Community of Westbrook, Maine
“The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Swenson? Family. The Swenson name has a history attached to it. 133 years as a family business and I’ve seen all sides of it,” said Walbridge.
Topics: Granite, Store Spotilght, Maine
Discover The Deep Roots Of The Swenson Granite Works Newtown Store
John Doherty may not have been there when the Swenson Granite Works Newtown store (located just outside Danbury, Connecticut) opened in 2000, but he and his team have basically been there ever since. Deep roots and long standing connections are what you will find at the store—and this scenic small town—as a whole.
Topics: Store Spotilght
Swenson Granite Works Debuts Woodbury Gray Granite Thin Veneer with the Homebuilders Association of Western Massachusetts Association
When most people think of granite veneer, they commonly associate it with heavy full bed veneer, but thin veneer is an excellent versatile alternative that can be used a number of ways for both the interior and exterior of your home.
On September 22, 2020, Swenson Granite Works debuted WOODBURY GRAY™ granite thin veneer at its South Hadley, Massachusetts store in partnership with the Homebuilders Association of Western Massachusetts Association. The Swenson Granite Works team is thrilled to add this thin veneer to the Woodbury Gray granite family of products and is excited to share the details with customers!
Topics: Granite, Events, Thin Veneer
Making The Case For Monochrome: An Artful Outdoor Hardscape Design with Granite
A black and white palette is a classic, with endless design possibilities from subdued to striking. Some may think that monochrome is boring or plain, but black, white and gray—when used the right way—can bring a space to life. A hardscape project in Laconia, New Hampshire shows what can be done with monochrome design—and with granite from Swenson Granite Works.
Topics: Granite, New England, buy local
Classic Indiana Limestone Gets a Modern Thin Veneer Cut and It’s Easy to Install
Topics: Indiana Limestone, Thin Veneer
Max Out Your Outdoor Living with These Fire Pit Accessories
As pandemic must-haves go, first there were vegetable gardens to keep us busy outside this spring and then in the summer, pools — from the blow up kiddie pool variety to the in-ground sort — helped us stay out of the house while in the safety of our backyard.
As we move into fall, fire pits are trending for homeowners who want to extend their outdoor living season as long as possible because like it or not: winter is coming.
Topics: Outdoor living, fire pit, DIY Fire Pit
6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Garden in New England
The fall season — with its cooler air and summer-warmed soil — is the perfect time for planting a garden in New England. If you are busy in the planning stages, consider adding elements to increase it’s sustainability by making it a little more earth friendly.
We’ve put together a few ideas for creating a sustainable garden that not only helps support the local ecosystem, but also avoids using toxic chemicals.
Topics: Sustainable Design, New England, garden