Considering stone
For building or landscaping, you simply can’t do better. Stone is weatherproof, rat-proof, insect-proof, and enduring. Whether you use it in rustic or formal designs, it signifies good taste; a stone entryway, curving wall, arch, or path is quietly elegant and appears expensive.
Stone represents strength, stability, and permanence.
Designing your natural stone project-
People aren’t typically “visionary”. They need to see the dream in black and white to fully grasp and understand the project’s design. The Challenge- getting you to understand the architectural vision and to recognize the value you’ll gain by investing in natural stone.
Step 1: Conceptualizing
Kemp Lankford, of American Stonecraft, combines your needs and desires with his innate ability to visually project the use of natural stone, while working in harmony with your yard, garden, patio, or driveway.
Before a design is even drawn, Kemp consults with you to quantify your project. A one-on-one discussion is used to gather pertinent information. This discussion includes your immediate needs or problem areas, size restrictions, and budget constraints.
Step 2: Developing Consensus through Communication
To begin helping you visualize the design of your project, Kemp draws rough sketches and includes a narrative of his vision. Photo examples of stone types and their character traits will be introduced. A discussion of recommended stone types will follow. Kemp’s wide knowledge on the character traits of stone allows him to easily recommend those stone types that meet the specific requirements to properly complete your project and maintain its integrity. Catalogs will also assist you with painting a clearer picture. Design ideas are then tested and questioned, estimates are developed, and budgets are established.
Photographs of completed projects remind you that you chose the credibility of American Stonecraft for your project. Congratulations! To see how American Stonecraft can create and build the landscape of your dreams, visit www.americanstonecraftinc.com or call 770-425-ROCK.
