Installation and Care Related

Traditional fabrication machines are getting rejuvenated by the computer revolution. Various bridge saws, milling and routing machines are CNC-controlled and run by CAD/CAM programs. Many projects are becoming more intricate with the availability of computer-assisted design and manufacturing.

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	Stone Outside Using stone outside the home should also be a high priority. The facade, driveway, staircases, walkways, patio, retaining walls and landscape all feature here. The type of stone and finish that is chosen plays a significant role in setting the tone of the home.	2006-04-14

	Granite countertop installation Granite is another durable but expensive countertop option that's also pretty much beyond the realm of do-it-yourselfers.	2006-05-23

	Granite and Marble Fabrication Process The sequence of events which brings natural stone from the quarry to the home has not changed much since stone entered the homes of the ancient Greeks. Large blocks of stone are cut from the quarry. From those blocks, thin pieces of stone are cut called slabs. The slabs are then shaped and polished and shipped for installation.	2006-05-30

	Maintenance of Natural Stone Probably the biggest fear people have of natural stone is its maintenance. Truthfully, natural stone requires about the same level of care and maintenance as any countertop or floor, and certainly no more than natural wood products like tables and chairs.	2006-05-30

	Sealers and Preservation Take a look at different types of sealers and products used to clean and preserve natural stones in your home.	2006-05-30

	Study shows granite very cleanable A new study, funded by MIA, comparing the cleanability of four widely used countertop materials showed that granite, marble and engineered quartz surfaces are all easily cleaned to meet FDA surface sanitizer criteria of 5-log reduction pathogens on the surface.	2006-06-08

	Caring for marble part 1 Elegant, versatile and durable as it is, marble, like any other surface, needs conditioning, cleaning, care and maintenance to preserve its beauty and prolong its life. Because it is absorbent, marble need special care – it can stain with spillages like liquids or oil, and is sensitive to acids like citrus juices, vinegar or household cleaning chemicals, which can damage its surface. When used externally, it is vulnerable to acid rain or pollutants in the atmosphere, which erode and discolor its surface. But, taking care of your marble as soon as you install it will go a long way to preserve it, and save restoration costs in the long run.	2006-07-24