Occasionally, one of our Granite Cobblestone customers wants something extra special for their driveway, which was the case with Jeff L. He and his wife wanted to make an impressive statement with their selection of Belgian Block for their driveway pavers. As with any project, cost is always a factor, so sample Black Granite and […]
Antique Granite Cobblestone Project – From Start to Finish
Bob H. who operates a building material supply yard in North Carolina agreed to research Antique Granite Cobblestone and Belgian Block for a good customer of theirs. His customer has a historic structure in Asheville NC that he was restoring, and his goal was in part to put an reclaimed granite cobblestone Driveway Paver down, […]
Is your City a Cobblestone’d part of History?
While it may feel as though the sense of tradition and history is rapidly leaving the cities and towns of modern America, you can still find glimpses of the past if you know where to look. The cobblestone streets the still line some of America’s oldest cities offer reminders of our rich history. Their worn […]
How do you use Cobblestones?
Granite cobblestones are most commonly used in paving applications for driveway, patios, courtyards and walkways. They are also used as edging material for driveways, gardens, patios and walkways. Cobblestones also make a great building material for low retaining walls, fireplaces and building veneer. Visit www.realgoodsco.com for any help with your next Cobblestone project.
What you need to ask about Cobblestone Driveways
Many perceptive homeowners know that the appearance of the exterior of their home makes the first impression on any visitor or passerby. That first impression may actually be more important than the interior. A Cobblestone Driveway makes that first impression. It makes a statement of the general quality of the home as perceived from the […]
Amendoim Flooring Project
Amendoim Flooring originates from South America, also known as Brazilian Oak, is a great choice of exotic hardwoods. Amendoim has distinctive variance within its coloring, ranging from light to medium golden-brownish tones. With Amendoim’s beautiful natural coloring and high hardness, it excels in high traffic areas such as kitchens while retaining the natural ability of […]
Wide Plank Oak Flooring
Coordinating a Granite Cobblestone Project
Finding Antique Granite Cobblestone
Historic Cobblestone, reclaimed Belgian Block are one of REALGOODS Company’s specialty. Antique Granite Cobblestone is the stone that put us into the Cobblestone Driveway supply business in the first place. Several years ago, and into the near past, REALGOODS Company has become a supplier of Medina Cobblestone to a historic village near Columbus Ohio, that […]
Custom Granite Cobblestone challenges
What are Cobblestones?
The naturally occurring cobblestone from the waterways and the pitched cobblestone roads eventually gave way during the 1800’s to quarried granite setts, also known as Belgian block. This happened in part as a result of progress in man’s ability to productively manipulate stone in large quantities, and the ever present need for improved road surfaces […]
Hardwood Floors in your future Project?
Questions about Cobblestones?
Everything you wanted to know about Cobblestones, but were afraid to ask
…any visitor or passerby. That first impression may actually be more important than the interior. It makes a statement of the general quality of the home as perceived from the curb or by those coming to say hello. As important as the exterior of the home is in creating a positive and uplifting environment for […]
Where Do Cobblestones Come From?
Granite Cobblestones, Belgian Block, and Granite Setts come from a wide range of locations around the Globe. Antique cobblestones primarily come from old streets and roadways throughout the United States, Europe and other locations. Some of these reclaimed cobblestones have already provided hundreds, or even thousands of years of service. In most instances the Antique […]
