The Norwegian Method to prevent grout failure
Use the Norwegian Method as a unit paver joint failure solution! A common problem in cold places, unit paver (brick, concrete, natural stone) installation begin to break apart and the grout fails. Heavy freeze thaw areas only make this problem worse. Milestone Imports?provides sanded epoxy jointing mortars which?stops that from happening! These products have been […]
GftK sanded epoxy Jointing Mortar case study
Several years ago Milestone Imports was contacted by a frustrated shopping center owner in Illinois. He had purchased Porphyry pavers for a center he was improving. After just one very cold winter his installation was beginning to fail. For Milestone Imports, GftK sanded epoxy Jointing Mortar was the clear choice. The jointing material was degrading allowing […]
Natural Stone Permeable Paving System
Permeable paving systems are getting a lot of attention and are becoming a part of construction codes in many areas recognizing the need for innovative storm water management measures. [gdlr_button href=”https://milestoneimports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/NaturalStonePermeablePavingSystem5.25.2016.pdf” target=”_self” size=”medium” background=”#b0241d” color=”#ffffff” with_border=”yes” border_color=”#990000″]Download a PDF of this article[/gdlr_button] Low impact, sustainable permeable paving systems (SPPS) have been used throughout Europe for […]
Project Feature: Alamo, CA.
A beautiful home with a captivating view resting on the top of a hill outside of Oakland See more projects in our GalleryAt first site you could see that the Alamo, CA lot was going to be a challenge. The driveway would be a short, steep climb up to the crest of the hill. The […]
Sawn Edge vs. Snap Edge
Sawn Edge vs. Snap Edge porphyry can make a big difference in the look and feel of your final installation. A sawn edge gives a clean, straight, smooth edge that allows you to put the tiles closer together with a minimal grout joint, as little as 3/16 of an inch. [gdlr_button href=”https://milestoneimports.com/gallery/” target=”_self” size=”medium” background=”#b0241d” color=”#ffffff” […]
Porphyry Green Attributes
Sustainability Porphyry is a type of igneous rock which, along with granite and other rock formations, makeup approximately 95 percent of the worlds “crust” which contributes to porphyry green attributes. These rocks are the result of intense volcanic activity begun over 260 million years ago. Highly valued for its appearance, Porphyry natural stone pavers have […]
Fox News Interview
Our very own Miles Chaffee interviewed live on Fox News. Watch and learn. Fox News Interview
Project Feature: Arizona Fans
Throughout history, starting more than 2,100 years ago, Porphyry paving stones have been used to stabilize roads. Different patterns were designed for roads to meet the challenges of the varied terrains. Once in place they needed to hold up to years of heavy use with a minimum of maintenance. Arc patterns, also know as fans, were […]
Natural Stone Permeable Paving System
Permeable paving systems are getting a lot of attention and are becoming a part of construction codes in many areas recognizing the need for innovative stormwater management measures. The primary purpose in the design of a permeable paving system is to effectively reduce and manage the quantity of surface rain water runoff while accommodating […]
Porphyry Stone Among Incredible Art
Porphyry in this installation is paired with other beautiful stones and mosaics for an amazing experience. When I have visited other Porphyry installations, the Porphyry is the prominent feature. At this beautiful church, the Porphyry shares the spotlight with stone carvings, stone and glass mosaics, frescoes and a one of a kind pipe organ. […]
