The winter holidays are upon us and thoughts are of family, friends, traditions and the New Year to come. This time of year, we resolve that in the New Year we will lose weight, stop smoking, de-stress and enjoy life more, but such resolutions evaporate very quickly. So, why not take care of at least two of those resolutions, namely to de-stress and enjoy life more with a home improvement agenda for the New Year?
New or better kitchens top homeowners’ most-wanted list, and this includes both indoor and outdoor kitchens. The list of other contenders includes friendly living rooms, master suites to rival accommodations at world-class hotels and spas, home offices, media rooms, and outdoor rooms.
The fireplace will be the center of attention from now until late spring as you relax, dine, read a book, watch television or tell stories in front of your fireplace. The fireplace is one of man’s oldest gathering spots and a natural stone fireplace is really one of the oldest fireplaces ever built – it’s absolutely ancient! The stone veneer of a fireplace helps the construction to last for a long period of time and the charm of natural stone never goes out of style.
Natural stone veneer fireplaces are renowned for their resistance and durability. They do not need a lot of maintenance to retain their beautiful appearance. Such a fireplace can be installed both in an indoor or outdoor environment. If you decide to install the natural stone veneer fireplace in the patio area, you can put your mind to rest that the weather will not damage the fireplace. Natural stone veneer is different from cultured or cast stone veneer because it will not lose its color by fading or if it gets chipped. Apart from being resistant to weather, the natural stone veneer of a fireplace is resistant to fire and heat as well.
In terms of weight, natural stone veneer is lighter than whole stone, but they are equal in strength and durability. There is no need to worry that you will not find the same choice of styles and colors as whole stones. Keep in mind that stone veneer is made from authentic stone so you will have the same choices in style and color.
If natural stone veneer is in your plans, not just for your fireplace but in place of vinyl siding on your home, or on a chimney or another wall or column, your local natural stone dealer, La Terra Stone Corp., 204 Hand Ave, Cape May Court House, carries a number of natural thin stone veneer brands such as Quarry Cut, Pinnacle and Stone Yard. We are open M- F, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 536-8055 for additional information. Happy Holidays everyone!
-Submitted by Bryan Marriner
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