Welcome to my website. I’m hoping to provide you with some useful packing tips. My name is Ellen Monday. My family and I moved from a very large home to a large home. My point being, although we still live in a large house, we did downsize. It was almost like packing for two moves because we had belongings going to the new house and some going to storage. We had to make decisions about what we wanted to keep, store and get rid of. I have some tips on how we made those decisions, and the best ways we found to pack. Items that were going into storage were packed differently than those we were moving to the new house. Boxes had to be carefully and clearly marked so we didn’t end up storing our everyday dishes or something tragic like that! Hope you enjoy my blog.
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Why Stone Grade Is Important
Aaron Carroll
Much like other building materials, stone comes in both contractor grade and architectural grade. When it comes to stone veneer, you should know the difference between the two grades so you know which option is best for your project. The following are some things you should know:
What Is Contractor Grade?
Contractor-grade stone is the same thing as builder-grade stone. Contractor grade is typically less expensive and made with cheaper material. When it comes to stone veneer, contractor grade is usually thinner and have less dimension. This material is typically sold in bulk with little to no branding. During the fabrication process, contractor grade is manufactured at a lower quality point. In some cases, a low-quality glue is used to mount the veneers onto a sheet backer.
What Is Architectural Grade?
Architectural grade stone is made with high-quality, high-grade materials. The fabrication methods used are also of higher quality. Architectural grade is also more expensive to purchase. Architectural-grade stone panels are used by manufacturers with a solid reputation with testimonials from their projects. This quality stone looks nicer, is robust, and is made with luxury stone like marble and quartz. High-grade epoxy is used to glue the panels together.
What Should You Be Careful When Choosing Stone?
When it comes to choosing a quality stone, you have to be careful that you choose which grade to go with. Ultimately, you want a stone that will create a project that looks nice and is easy to install. Contractor-grade stone veneer lacks the dimension, which results in a project that is not cohesive. You can easily pick out different panels since you will be able to see the seams more easily. Architectural-grade stone has the dimension that will help mask any seams because the texture of the stone will help draw your eye away from seams.
The ease of the stone installation is important because architectural stone panels are highly calibrated. They come with natural ends, sills, and outside corners that help you install the stone more easily. Contractor-grade stone panels need some extra elbow grease to fit on the wall or another surface properly. This will take extra time when you are working on a project. Contractor-grade stone also does not come with the extra items you need for proper installations, including the outside corners. You would then have to miter cut the stone to have the right finishing.
Reach out to a company that offers luxury stone supply to learn more.
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