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One of the finest residences built with our Indiana Limestone! Go behind the scenes and discover the hidden treasures at the Biltmore mansion.

Quarried in Bloomington, IN, Indiana Limestone grounds monuments, skylines, and universities all over the United States and now it grounds the This Old House Seaside Victorian's backyard. Available in multiple sizes ranging from 6"x6" up to 9"x18", the This Old House team ordered an assortment to create a random modular pattern in the same stone used for the outdoor fireplace and pool coping to create a uniform look between each design element. Tune in to PBS at 8PM tomorrow to watch the latest episode of This Old House air on television. Be sure to check your local listings to find out exactly when the episode will air in your area, or watch full episodes online the Sunday after each episode's original airdate here: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/seaside-victorian-cottage-epis

Tomorrow tune in for an exclusive one-on-one with Polycor's Steven Schrenk and TV Host, lifestyle expert, and interior designer Evette Rios! Evette recently used Polycor's natural stone in her upcoming #NiceBigDeck project. Join them on Instagram Live at @polycordesign on Thursday 2/11, 4 pm EST / 1 pm PST.

The first-ever Polycor University event, exclusively for Polycor Hardscapes & Masonry contractors, will take place on March 10 at 1pm EST. All contractors currently enrolled in our authorized contractor program, or those who wish to learn more about it and potentially join, are invited to attend! Over the course of the 1-hour training, we’ll cover: -Authorized Contractor Program -Advantages to Working with Polycor (Resources, Website, Samples, etc.) -Installation FAQs... -Natural Stone Advantages over Concrete Hardscapes -Growing Profits Register here: https://bit.ly/2LFJo2A

Formerly the Royal Mall, award-winning landscape architecture firm Gustafson Porter + Bowman transformed the space into a new publicly-accessible garden square. Rathbone Square is a calm, secluded space amidst the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street in London and features a central garden. The garden and surrounding planter boxes, built from February Stone of the Month Picasso Granite, offer plenty of seating for urbanites to enjoy the outdoors.

While the environment is a major element of sustainability, the origin of the stone you buy is just as important. Locally quarried natural stone reduces carbon emissions and supports the communities built around the quarries. To learn more about our green commitment visit, https://bit.ly/36Ppk4X

For nearly two centuries, quarry workers have left their mark on the walls of our Barre Gray granite quarry. Measuring in at 600 feet, our Vermont quarry is the world's largest "deep hole" dimension granite quarry, although most of it is under a well of aquamarine blue water. Sought after worldwide for its fine grain, even texture, and superior weather resistance, Barre Gray granite is the ultimate long-lasting choice for art and architecture. A sculptor's dream, Barre Gray granite is also known for its exceptional carving quality, allowing artists to capture intricate details in natural stone. https://bit.ly/3orkQba

Sara Raak of SKG Design's new firepit wall, sitting wall, and outdoor kitchen were all crafted from Indiana Limestone - Full Color Blend from Polycor's Hardscape & Masonry line of outdoor residential products. Made from the same stone used on college campuses and judicial buildings across the U.S., Indiana Limestone - Full Color Blend is a historic stone known for it's warm bluff color and medium gray tones. Our dry-stacked, non-retaining line of Garden Wall natural stone is ...ideal for floral beds and seating areas. All garden walls have split faced sides and are sawn on both top and bottom for an organic landscape element. Woodbury Gray granite wall caps also pictured here. Explore more Hardscapes & Masonry garden wall products, https://bit.ly/2L5Se8V

A mix of standard and raw products, including almost 2,800 square feet of 16"" x 24"" Vanderbilt Classic Indiana Limestone thin veneer, make of the facade of this handsome and harmonious Canadian home. The project came to life through a partnership with Gillis Quarries masons, a 4th generation Canadian company famous for their Tyndall Stone limestone. The network of stoneworkers runs deep across North America. Partnering on iconic architectural projects highlights the best of our locally quarried natural resources and generations of knowledge, talent, and skill. https://bit.ly/3mJoc98

For that natural stone lover in your life, take 15% off your order from The Stone Boutique exclusively on Black Friday (11/27). Shop tableware, furniture, jewelry, and more, made from Polycor natural stone and Vetrazzo recycled glass countertops. https://bit.ly/3kIDBoj

Many assume Indiana Limestone's porous nature make it a stain magnet. Think again. When treated with a breathable sealer, similar to how you treat concrete pavers, Indiana Limestone can stand up to everyday mishaps, like rust or grease from a grill, wine or ketchup from a party, or tire marks on a driveway. Explore Indiana Limestone, quarried in Bloomington, Indiana, https://bit.ly/3kH8MjE

In a Spanish Revival nestled in the suburbs of Austin, Texas you'll find Clair Brody, interior designer behind Clair Brody Designs and not so secret vintage hoarder. With a knack for pairing history with contemporary style, her current remodel let's both shine with not one but three Polycor stones, sourced from local quarries in Oklahoma and Georgia. Using the same natural stone flanking Washington Monument Plaza, her bathroom countertops, kitchen countertops, and eat-in banquette table are crafted from Georgia Marble - White Cherokee. In a Polycor first, outdoor pavers in Georgia Marble - Pearl Grey and Saint Clair marble are arranged in a stylish checkerboard pattern in her new bathroom addition. Check out Clair's Instagram for a glimpse of this classic yet contemporary floor! https://bit.ly/3lyVFBN

"Natural stone is the organic food of building materials." A recent article by Green Build and Design Magazine covered 7 ways natural stone is sustainable, featuring Polycor stone. Readily available from the earth, Polycor's natural stone doesn't release VOCs and requires zero chemicals or additives to prepare it for your next project. Our North American quarries are local, reducing carbon emissions when you specify a product close to home. Read all 7 ways natural stone is sustainable on the Green Build and Design Magazine blog, https://bit.ly/2IF9b94

Georgia Marble - Pearl Grey is one of two marbles quarried from Tate, just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. The thin, closely-packed and homogenous North American marble gives it superior strength and resistance, perfect for residential homes and commercial applications. For more than a century, Georgia Marble - Pearl Grey has been used indoor and outdoor on architectural projects across the country. Its white, grey, and black veins create an interesting surface movement for a dynamic installation. Explore all this stone has to offer, https://bit.ly/36pNF1C

Clocking in at just over 350,000 cubic feet worth of Georgia Marble - White Georgia, the Field Museum in Chicago is the largest marble building in the United States. Not to be outshone by Sue, the largest, best-preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil, and the true star of the museum. The museum was recently updated to acquire LEED status, no small feat for a building with neoclassical stone walls originally built-in 1921. Using locally quarried stone is only one factor to consider when trying to accrue enough sustainability points for LEED accreditation. Talk with one of our LEED Green Associates today to see how Polycor's North American quarries can support your sustainability journey, https://bit.ly/36ENnCP

When walking through downtown Montreal, don't be afraid to look up, the view may surprise you. Locally quarried Kodiak Brown granite slabs wrap the Montreal Westin in a warm embrace of dark brown. As an architectural stone or kitchen countertop, Kodiak Brown's subtle black veining creates a mesmerizing anchor for modern to farmhouse design. Available in 6 finishes - Polished, Antique, Honed, Waterjet, Flamed, and Sandblasted - this granite is a treasure from the Canadian mountains. Contact a Polycor Stone Specialist today to order samples, https://bit.ly/3kvfo4T

What better way to design a new civic building than through a design competition? Award-winning Toronto-based @KPMBarch won with their campus of low-rising buildings, an homage to the rural agrarian landscape. The Vaughan City Hall and Civic Tower anchor the composition and the entire plan is organized around interconnected atriums to maximize access to daylight and fresh air. The floor plan and materials greatly reduce solar heat gain and reliance on HVAC systems and artificial lighting. The new Civic Centre has been called an "exemplar for cultivating civic landscapes and environmentally responsible development for the 21st century" by @ArchDaily, winning a LEED Gold Certification. Canadian quarried Kodiak Brown granite is used for the exterior landscape, cladding, and interior floor finishes.