Certain types of siding can actually bring you a higher return on investment than you initially spent on the materials. These ...

By Larry Walton, Photos by Brian Monroe How to use manufactured stone to create a beautiful fireplace. There’s no denying ...

Stone cladding means a stimulated stone applied on a building as a protective and a decorative covering for an exterior or interior vertical walls and surfaces. Stone cladding in most cases is used to ...

Stone veneer siding is increasingly popular because it has the attractive look of real stone at a fraction of the cost. Unfortunately, experts say it is very often installed improperly and those ...

Cladding serves both functional and aesthetic purposes, protecting from the elements while enhancing the building’s appearance. When choosing materials, it is important to consider factors such as ...

As part of our Stone Age 2.0 series, we're republishing our stone guide that includes 15 popular types of natural rock that can be used in architecture and interior design. Alabaster is a soft, ...

The recent appointment of Roger Scruton as chair of the Building Beautiful Commission has reopened the argument about the use of traditional styles and materials within architecture. With a call to ...