Brownstone living 101 – Everything you need to learn Brownstone is a type of sandtone rock, generally of Hummelstown brownstone origin in the historic Washington DC neighborhoods. The word brownstone is often used to denote a type of building, but in most cases they are… Read More »Brownstone: Urban Elegance and Charm | IDS-DMV Encyclopedia
Why IDS-DMV recommends granite stone for your next renovation Granite stone is an igneous rock, found throughout much of the world. Granite often has a high silica content and is found with a variety of metal oxides, giving a wide range of aesthics. Granite stones… Read More »Granite Stone: Types, Uses, and Benefits | IDS-DMV
Rubble stone masonry unveiled – Learn the techniques of timeless craftsmanship The photo below shows an example of a rubble stone masonry wall. This wall is actually made from recycled broken pieces of concrete. You can see the gray areas of cement and the darker… Read More »Rubble Stone Masonry: Techniques, Uses & Benefits