We’ve been big fans of what the folks at Belgard Hardscapes do for a while now. Aside from their fantastic selection of pavers, they also create some gorgeous wall products too! One of our favorites is the Brookshire Wall stone. Why? Installation. Working with a precast concrete block in specific sizes makes it quick and […]
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Surface Drainage and a New Basement Entry in Gardiner, NY: Case Study
Project Scope: Landscape drainage and a new basement entry for a home. Location: Gardiner, NY Project Date: 2018-2019 Products Used: Belgard Brookshire Wall Part I: Drainage The Challenge After a heavy storm, these clients noticed water in their basement and garage. Once on the site, we were able to identify several problems. Damaged footing drains. […]
Backyard Getaway Inspiration in Ulster County
You don’t have to travel to California or Italy, or even too far from home to see some stunning backyards – we have plenty right here in Ulster County! From functional retaining walls to create space and provide seating, to beautiful patios that set the stage for your next gathering. Here’s a little inspiration from […]
How Our Dustless Masonry Saw Protects our Team
Our new favorite tool is the cutting edge of technology – seriously! We recently upgraded our paver and stone cutting capabilities by adding this Dustless Masonry Saw by IQ Power Tools to our team and we’re pretty excited, to say the least. What Is a Dustless Masonry Saw? We use stone and paver saws all […]
Maximizing Space with a Retaining Wall: Case Study
Project Scope: A 10’ retaining wall wrapping around the side of a yard. Location: New Paltz, NY Project Date: October 2016 Products Used: Rosetta Outcropping The Challenge A steep grade on one side their property was a cause for worry for this homeowner. The most pressing issue was the eroding hillside that could threaten the stability of their garage. […]
Kodah Wall Stone: Product Spotlight
One of the newest additions to our hardscape toolbox is Kodah wall stone, by Rosetta Hardscapes. Like it’s big cousin Outcropping, it’s a pre-cast concrete wall stone. If you have a project where Outcropping is too large and Belvedere is too small, Kodah is a perfect fit. Natural cut stone can be costly and a […]
Landscape Upgrades You Can Do On A Budget
Having a stellar landscape doesn’t always mean breaking the bank. These are our favorite landscape projects that were finished under a tight budget. Project: Rustic Walkway – Gardiner, NY Date: Fall 2015 Products Used: Rosetta Grand Flagstone and Irregular steps. About: These homeowners needed a walkway and steps that would match the rustic landscape of their mountain […]
Rosetta Outcropping Wall Stone: Product Spotlight
It doesn’t take long to see we’re big fans of Rosetta Outcropping. Far from your average pre-cast concrete product, this stone has form and function. Keeping It Local We get our Rosetta material right from the manufacturer in Gardiner, NY. Having the manufacturer in the next town over provides a couple key benefits. First, no time wasted […]
Creating Space with a Retaining Wall: Case Study
Project Scope: An outdoor living space with pre-cast concrete retaining walls and patio, a fire pit, a grill station, and a custom water feature. Location: Highland, NY Project Date: November – December 2014 Products Used: Rosetta Outcropping and Belvedere wall stone; Rosetta circular fire pit; Cambridge Paving Stones , CAST Lighting fixtures. The Challenge: These […]
New Front Entry in New Paltz, NY: Case Study
Project: These New Paltz homeowners wanted to up their curb appeal. We had actually already installed a small Cambridge paver patio in their rear yard, so they decided to match the style. We used pre-cast concrete steps (from Kennedy Concrete) to transition from the walkway level to the driveway. We used the same product to […]