Hardscapes: Natural Stone

Iowa Buff

Iowa Buff Limestone is a Dolomitic limestone formed over several hundred million years. It is distinguished by its uniform texture, color, and banding, its durability and most of all by its distinct veining. These characteristics make limestone an ideal building and landscape stone.

The color classification is Buff, which is described as a warm shade of light to moderate gold.

The color range is very narrow which creates a singular visual impact. The color range is further reduced by our ledging and fabrication process. The final products are produced randomly from several blocks and slabs of stone. The minimal color range creates a spread of color that eliminates any patchwork pattern that can be created by many other natural stone products.

Iowa Buff – Flagstone

Flagstone creates a beautiful, natural design for patios, walkways, landscape steps, etc. There are three basic varieties to choose from: Natural Bed, Pallet Sized and Sawed Bed.

Pallet Sized Flagstone

This type of Flagstone is also Natural Bed on the top and bottom and Natural on all edges. Pallet-sized flagstone is basically large pieces of Natural Bed flagstone. The shapes are random and the thicknesses available are 2” and 3". Note that there is a variance in the thickness due to the Natural Bed. Stock Item in 2” - Covers about 75-90 Sq Ft per Ton.

Natural Bed Flagstone – Commonly called Steppers

This type of Flagstone is Natural Bed on the top and bottom and is Natural on all edges. The shapes are random and the thicknesses available are 1”, 2” and 3”. Note that there is a variance in the thickness due to the Natural Bed. Stock Item in 2” – Covers about 90-100 Sq Ft per Ton

Sawed Bed Flagstone

This type of Flagstone is sawed on the top and bottom which allows for a specific thickness to be determined. The shapes are random and the thicknesses available are 1” and 1½”. Special Order

 
Iowa Buff - Wall Stone

Limestone walls are a beautiful and popular way to add character to exterior spaces. There are several types available including Cut Wall Stone, Random Wall Stone, Planter Wall Stone, and Edging. Each variety has a Natural Bed top and bottom and splitfaced edges, with the exception of Random Wall Stone which has natural edges.

Cut Wall Stone

Lengths: Random, varying from 30”-36”
Depth: 8” or 12”
Heights: 2”-9” with ½” variance (8” Depth) 9”-11” with ½” variance (12” Depth)

Stock Item in 3-4” Height and 8” Depth-Covers 22-25 Sq Ft per Ton
Stock Item in 4-5” Height and 8” Depth-Covers 22-25 Sq Ft per Ton
Stock Item in 5-6” Height and 8” Depth-Covers 22-25 Sq Ft per Ton

Planter Wall Stone

Lengths: Random, varying from 24” -36”Depth: 6”Heights: 2”-6” with ½” variance

Stock Item in 3-4” Height and 6” Depth - Covers 30-33 Sq Ft per Ton

Edging

Lengths: Random up to 36”Depth: 4”Heights: 4” or 4 ½”

Stock Item in 4” x 4” - about 150 LFT per Ton

Iowa Buff - Steps

The steps are Natural Bed top and bottom with splitfaced edges. Available lengths are 24”, 30”, 36”, 42”, 48” and 60”. The thickness of the steps is 6” and the depth is 14”.Stock Items in - 24”, 36” and 48”

Iowa Buff- Outcropping

Outcropping is a completely natural stone that is often used for large landscaping walls and steps. It also has been used for fountains and when set vertically can be engraved for use as a sign. The top and bottom are Natural Bed and all of the edges are natural which means that the shape is completely random. Thicknesses available are typically from 2”-12” with a 1” variable.

Iowa Buff - Cubes

Stock item in 18” x 18”

Chilton Natural Stone

The Chilton material that is harvested from Wisconsin is a high density limestone. The Chilton quarries yield some of the most beautifully colored material in the region. Among the hues from here are: gray, blue, green, lavender, brow, yellow, buff, orange, and red. It is quarried from the earth in natural layers. These layers range from less than 1 inch in thickness to over 2 feet. Each surface of this stone has a different coloring. This makes this material some of our most attractive landscaping stone for customers who are looking for a vibrant color range. The naturally occurring layers of this material are fairly regular, though it is not as smooth and does not come in as large size pieces as our Eden material. Chilton Weathered Edge Wall Stone, Edging, Steppers, Outcropping and Flagstone are some of the staple products from these quarries. The stratified weathered edge products available from these quarries have been popular for decades. This material has also been referred to as “Wisconsin Weathered Edge.” Chilton’s colorings and rich characteristics are continually in very high demand.

Chilton Edging 4"x4" 110LFT per ton 4000#/PLT

Chilton Flagstone 2.5" -80-90 sq ft ton per ton - 4000#/PLT

Steppers - Chilton 2.5" 90-100 sq ft per ton - 4000#/PLT

Chilton Outcropping Weathered 1-2 Man

Chilton Outcropping Weathered 2-3 Man

Chilton Outcropping Weathered Bobcat Size

Chilton 4"-5" Weathered Edge Wall Stone

Eden Natural Stone

Eden material is harvested in Wisconsin. It is a high density limestone. It is quarried from the earth in natural layers. These layers range from less than 1 inch in thickness to over 2 feet. Typically, the material is a light gray to a buff color. This pigment will turn slightly buff color after it is extracted from below the Earth’s surface and is exposed to the elements.

Eden Edging - 4"x4" -110LFT per ton - 4000# PLT

Eden Flagstone 2" – 80-100 sq ft per ton – 4000# PLT

Eden Steppers, Size 12"-20", 2" Thick

Pennsylvania Bluestone

Pennsylvania Bluestone is a unique sand stone found only in Northeastern Pennsylvania and South Central New York region, but mostly in Susquehanna County. Pennsylvania Bluestone derives its name from its typically blue color. It is marketed in two types: dimensional (architectural grade) used for treads, sill, cladding, coping, counter tops, and flagstone, which is used for walkways and patios. As sediments fossilized into rock, minerals carried by groundwater through rock deposits created other colors, including: blue, green, earth tone, and lilac or a combination of these shades. Pennsylvania Bluestone is a strong, stable stone that resists cracking and won’t discolor. Pennsylvania Bluestone is highly prized as a building material and for adding architectural details because it can be easily separated into slabs of desired size.

Bluestone Landings & Steppers

Chestnut Natural Stone

We get our Chestnut Sandstone material from Wisconsin. This warmly colored material is some of the best sandstone on the market, and it is suitable for most stone building material applications. Its density, low absorption, and compressive strengths clearly illustrate its quality and performance characteristics. This material is a bronze or chestnut color and is referred to as Chestnut, Empire, Winnebago, or Wisconsin Bronze. Just some of the many versatile applications for this stone are: Chestnut Outcropping, Steppers and Flagstone.

Chestnut Outcropping - 1-2 Man

Chestnut Outcropping - 2-3 Man

Chestnut Outcropping - Bobcat Size

Chestnut Sandstone Steppers 1.5"-2" 100 sq ft per ton 4000# PLT

Chestnut Sandstone Flagstone 2" 90 sq ft per ton 4000# PLT

 
Boulders

Great for walls and edging add 4 types.

8" to 12" Canyon Boulders

8" to 18" Field Boulders - Angular Boulders. Great for walls or setting in planting beds. Covers about 15-20 Sq Ft/Ton

18”- 24” Field Boulders - Angular Boulders. Great for walls or setting in planting beds. Covers about 10-12 Sq Ft/Ton

24”- 36” Field Boulders - Angular Boulders. Great for walls or setting in planting beds. Covers about 5-10 Sq Ft/Ton