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Why Are the Sides of Railroad Tracks Always Littered with Crushed Stones?

A look at the composition of the railroad and how it is put together from the ground up reveals a truly impressive feat.

An Easy Way to Calculate How Much Crushed Stone You Need for a DIY Job

How much crushed stone do you need to tackle that DIY project? Use this sure-fire formula to figure out the quantity needed, removing the guess work.

How Much Does Concrete Cost Per Cubic Yard? Current Ready Mix Concrete Prices

How much does concrete cost. This is a current ready mix concrete company's price list. It lists the cost of a yard of concrete and other concrete additives like fibermesh and accelerators.

The 9 Most Dangerous Common Building Materials (Part 2)

Veritas Consulting write about Common Building Materials which are the Most Dangerous (Part 2) and what you need to do to protect yourself

What Can You Use Crushed Stone For?

There are many uses for #crushedstone , with uses varying depending on the sizes of the #stone in any particular batch. Although referred to as crushed, not all options involve very small, fine pieces of stone. Rather you can select from a rather finely ground #stonedust , with particles too small to uniformly measure as wells as options that contain individuals stones that are 2 ½" or more in size. As you can imagine, there will be very different uses for a pile…

The Benefits of Using Limestone

Limestone can be used in many applications, including road construction, concrete, and cement. Learn more about limestone with Stone Panels.

5 Key Things to Know About Shipping Stone

PartnerShip blog posts - Stone shipping comes with its own special brand of challenges. Learn more about what you need to ship stone safely and securely.

Why the Roots of Color Printing Are in Limestone

Why You Always See Crushed Stones Alongside Railroad Tracks

The crushed stones you see alongside railroad tracks are what is known as ballast. Their purpose is to hold the wooden cross ties in place, which in turn hold the rails in place.

Are You a Stepping or a Stopping Stone?

Without warning the large stone broke free and rolled down the short hill and onto the road, blocking all traffic. This was a stopping stone for anyone traveling that particular road until crews could come and remove the large stone. Heavy equipment was brought in to remove the stone. One company that assisted in the … Are You a Stepping or a Stopping Stone? Read More »

From the Forum: Should Limestone Be Painted?

Is it a good idea to paint the limestone on an old townhouse?

Master's Degree From Limestone University: When Your B.S. Can't Take You Any Further!

Answer: Master’s Degree from Limestone University Problem: When Your B.S. Just Can’t Take You Any Further!

How Stoners Are Getting High (Tech)

The tech industry is cooking up a slew of new ways to partake and be an informed stoner.

Rustic Decor Ideas with Stone and Brick Panels

One reason customers love our panels is that they have an authentic quality that lends a rustic flair to their homes’ interior designs. Read their testimonials below and see how their rustic …

Modern Stone Installation Tips

Modern stone veneer is attractive, durable and nearly maintenance free. We’ll have a professional show you key installation tips to apply it to your home.

How to Clad a Wall in Stone

Use cast-concrete stone-veneer panels and masonry screws to dress up a plain wall

Why have our limestone floors started cracking?

Property Clinic: Underfloor heating is a common cause of problems in rigid tiled flooring

Moonstone Stone Stopper Kidney Stone Prevention Gummy

With clinically significant amounts of alkali citrate, Stone Stopper™ gummy is an alkali citrate gummy that prevents kidney stones.

Dynamic Immersion: Learning with Rosetta Stone

Personality types and astrology signs are in, but we’re here to make the case for learning styles. Are you a visual or auditory learner? Do you remember