Estate Stone Goes Polar
August 7, 2019
Shouldice Designer Stone is proud to announce the introduction of a new Estate Stone colour – Polar.
Polar has been added to the Estate Stone line in response to the contemporary architectural...
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Stone Enhances Design Features
July 24, 2019
Our feature project this month is more than a remarkable example of stunning architectural design. It also demonstrates how thoughtful design elements can enhance the traditional power of...
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The Shouldice Product Family – Part 2
July 10, 2019
The Shouldice Designer Stone product family is a comprehensive collection, developed and refined over more than 70 years. The result is sufficiently extensive to warrant two blogs. Last month we...
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Shouldice Embraces Avant-Garde
June 26, 2019
This month’s feature project can very reasonably be described as avant-garde. It includes a number of features, generally not seen in combination, that together convey a decided contemporary, edgy...
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The Shouldice Product Family – Part 1
June 12, 2019
The Shouldice Designer Stone product family is a comprehensive collection, developed and refined over more than 70 years. The result is sufficiently extensive to warrant two blogs. Below is Part 1,...
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The Art of Multimedia
May 24, 2019
Using a single material to clad the exterior of a building can produce a beautiful result. However, coordinating the cost, placement, proportions and colours of multiple materials requires a solid...
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Simplify with Quality Precast Concrete
May 7, 2019
Precast Concrete products from Shouldice Designer Stone have been designed to help simplify your life. Our Precast Concrete line in both standard and custom sizes gives you the flexibility to create...
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Style is Always a Winner
April 24, 2019
There’s just no getting around it. Great style is really impressive, by just about any standard. Our feature project this month shouts style from top to bottom and side to side.
From a materials...
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Set a Contemporary Tone
April 10, 2019
We’ve all heard the expression, “best of both worlds.” The suggestion is, of course, like another familiar expression, “having your cake and eating it too.” It doesn’t happen often but is...
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Cowbell Brewing Co. Makes a Statement With Stone
March 27, 2019
Cowbell Brewing Co. of Blyth, Ont. made several innovation and design strides in the development of its state-of-the-art facility.
Cowbell is an award-winning destination craft brewery, unlike...
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Ideal for ICI Specifications
March 13, 2019
Those specifying for ICI projects follow a process very much like consumer product consumers. They make a list of what qualities and characteristics they require and then make a selection based on...
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The Beauty and Power of Counterpoint
February 27, 2019
Counterpoint is variously defined as an idea used to create a contrast with the main element or a theme used to set off or emphasize by juxtaposition. However you choose to define it, the primary...
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A Modern Classic
February 13, 2019
MJ Brick Smooth, from Shouldice Designer Stone, is a contemporary reinvention of a classic brick veneer profile.
MJ Brick Smooth satisfies a demand for sophisticated, linear good looks and the...
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More Than Good Looks
January 23, 2019
Structural design and building materials selection serve more than just a functional purpose. Besides achieving the goal of looking good, design and materials can convey a powerful message to...
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Meet Will Marlatt – Sales Representative
January 9, 2019
I was born in Brampton and raised in Huttonville and Brampton, then moved to mid-town Toronto, attending high school there. Our family business in Brampton was residential roofing & construction,...
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Holiday Hours
December 18, 2018
The Christmas season is here.
All of us at Shouldice Designer Stone wish you and your loved ones the very best of the holiday season as well as a healthy, happy and prosperous 2019.
We also...
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2018 in Review
December 12, 2018
To grow a base of loyal and satisfied customers often requires striking a balance between what attracted customers in the first place and the introduction of innovations to solidify that base and...
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Thoughtful Design – It’s A Beautiful Thing
November 28, 2018
There is often a lot to be said for playing it safe. Too much experimentation or deviation from the norm can have unforeseen and perhaps unfortunate outcomes. However, when adequate thought and due...
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Designing with Brick and Stone
November 14, 2018
As building materials, brick and stone have much in common. They’re solid, valuable, durable, and fire-resistant. Perhaps because they are so alike, they seem like an unusual pair to make. While it...
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Manufactured Stone vs Natural Stone
October 24, 2018
Just what are the differences between and the relative benefits of manufactured stone and natural stone? Here are a few things to consider before making a decision about which is right for your...
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The Corporate Choice
October 10, 2018
Developing and sustaining a positive reputation and perception with clients and consumers is of the utmost importance to success in the business world. There are many things that can contribute to...
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Stone and Metal – Strength and Beauty
September 26, 2018
In our last blog we talked about the advantages and features of designing with stone and metal. In this issue we have selected a single project to further highlight how well stone and metal work...
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Designing with Stone and Metal
September 12, 2018
Stone and metal buildings have surprising advantages in aesthetics and cost. Designing with stone can add the texture that metal is missing, bringing the whole design to a more welcoming, natural,...
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Quality You Can Count On
August 22, 2018
Quality, like beauty, can be in the eye of the beholder. That is to say, the perceived value of certain aspects or characteristics of stone products are not set in stone, if you will pardon the...
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New Products for a Demanding Market
August 8, 2018
The commitment Shouldice Designer Stone has for Quality, Service and Innovation is once again evident as two new products are introduced in response to market requirements - Smith Stone residential...
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Stone and Glass – Meant for Each Other
July 24, 2018
It almost goes without saying that effective design is not just about shape even though shape can play a significant role in forming an initial impression. Shape can be dramatically enhanced and...
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Designing with Stone and Glass
July 11, 2018
Changing technology has made glass a more stable and cost-effective material than ever before. The result is that glass has become the staple of modern architecture, adding light and sophistication...
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The Value of the Finishing Touch
June 27, 2018
The difference between good and great often comes down to the finishing touch. It is that attention to detail that turns a “nice” into a “wow”. One way to get to “wow” in the stone...
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LEED Certification is Good for Everyone
June 14, 2018
Shouldice Designer Stone manufactures stone products that support the principles of LEED with raw materials, production, life cycle costing and performance. The benefits of additional durability,...
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Stone Meets Wood in Residential Harmony
May 23, 2018
Our first blog this month made the point that “stone and wood are arguably the most time-tested and resilient building materials in history.” and “from a residential construction perspective,...
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Designing with Stone and Wood – Residential
May 9, 2018
Stone and wood are arguably the most time-tested and resilient building materials in history. Availability and functionality were the initial reasons behind this amazing legacy. Although this remains...
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Symbiosis Makes for Great Relationships
April 25, 2018
The very best relationships are mutually advantageous or symbiotic. If there is a benefit to both sides then each participant is motivated to maintain the relationship.
This is very often the case...
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Meeting the Challenge of Canadian Weather
April 11, 2018
One of the many wonders and attractions (depending upon who you ask) of Canada is the wide variability of the weather. With temperatures that can range between -40°C and +40°C over the course of a...
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Feature Project – Custom Colours – Architectural
March 28, 2018
Our most recent blog featured several examples of how custom colours can not only set a building apart from the run-of-the-mill but also how custom colours can meet a particular design intention that...
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Custom Colours – Endless Possibilities
March 14, 2018
Shouldice Designer Stone currently offers nine fantastic and highly popular colours. But sometimes, a standard colour isn’t quite what a customer has in mind or just what a particular project...
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Product Spotlight – Estate Stone
February 28, 2018
Versatile style, in nine luxurious colours, makes Estate Stone our number one selling stone veneer, split-face block product.
Estate Stone – Always the Right Choice (more…)...
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Dare to be Bold – A Little
February 14, 2018
Playing it safe is often just that - safe. And that is, of course, a good thing. However, stepping a little bit outside of that warm and comfortable zone can very often generate positive excitement...
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Shouldice Architectural Stone – The Heart of an Elegant Interior Design
January 24, 2018
In our last blog we talked generally about the use of stone for interior construction. In this one we want to drill down a bit and focus on a particular project to further demonstrate and reinforce...
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TURNING THINGS OUTSIDE IN WITH ARCHITECTURAL STONE
January 10, 2018
Although stone is often thought of first as an outside construction material it is used just about as much to enhance, beautify and add character and personality to the inside. (more…)...
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ADD A TOUCH OF CHARM WITH INTERIOR BRICK VENEER
March 30, 2017
Looking to create vintage charm or add some modern elements to your home? Interior brick veneer is one of our staple products to adding touches of colour and texture to your space. Made with real...
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CREATE AN EYE CATCHING COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH HIGH QUALITY STONE FROM SHOULDICE
March 30, 2017
Adding easy-to-do yet beautifully done stone cladding and veneers to the inside and or outside of your commercial building is a great way to personalize your space. Not only can you spruce up your...
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STONE VENEER THAT IS GREAT AT GRADE
March 30, 2017
When choosing stylish stone sidings for your home or business building, it’s important to select stones that not only look beautiful, but are durable and of high quality. At Shouldice, we’re...
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