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Getting Started with Outdoor Porcelain Tile
"I want something maintenance free.” We hear this often in the showroom. Customers want material that is user-friendly and easy ...
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How to Construct a Retaining Wall
In today’s blog, we asked our local AI chatbot to write a how-to on building retaining walls. All errors to ...
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Brief History of Cobblestone
San Francisco cobblestone streets—charming and chiseled with history. These days precast pavers are popular for driveways. But if you’re looking ...
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To Seal Or Not To Seal Your Outdoor Hardscape?
On our last blog, we touched on the idea of sealing and coating your natural stone. But does your natural ...
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Belgard’s Simplicity Tour
Join us Tuesday, August 8 at the Mountain View Masonry Showroom. Belgard’s Simplicity Tour will be making a stop in ...
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How to Treat Stains in Your Natural Stone Patio
Imagine you’re hosting a backyard summer party. Everyone’s smiling and leaning into conversations. Drinks in hand. Then one of your ...
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