Researching the right materials when designing your new home or remodel project is an important part of the overall process and will help streamline both your project and its' related costs. Cultured Stone, the leader in MSV or Manufactured Stone…
Flagstone patios make a unique design statement in your outdoor living space. Because they’re 100% natural stone (one of the only all-natural materials you can use for a patio), they offer one of a kind color combinations and shapes. If…
Inspiration Awaits! Showcasing the lasting beauty and versatility of natural stone, our new Idea Book is meant to inspire those looking to create with something other than concrete, wood, or brick. Flip through the catalog and see the rustic grandeur…
This blog post is provided by Jacob Tate, the owner of Dreamscapes Landscape & Design. Dreamscapes is a hardscape/softscape company serving both the South Sound and the Seattle/Eastside area since 2007. Benefits of a Paver Patio & What to Consider…
Masonry iQ™ - A Revit® Plug-in for Clay on Concrete Masonry Design As Building Information Modeling (BIM), continues to grow in popularity, many in the architectural community have run into challenges modeling masonry projects in Revit®. The default practice of…
It's a major decision when deciding to remodel your home or landscape your yard. There is a lot of money and time involved so you want your project to come out perfectly and to reflect the vision you had when…
New Mutual Materials Branch Opens in South Seattle near I-5 Contractors in the Puget Sound region now have a new location available for will-call pick up of Mutual Materials products. Our new branch is located conveniently off I-5 just…
Guidelines for Cleaning and Sealing Hardscape Projects. Hardscape projects such as patios, walkways, retaining walls and driveways that use concrete pavers will always look better and more professional when a job is both cleaned and sealed after installation. Cleaning and…
Backyard patios are usually rectangular for a couple of reasons. It is easy to calculate square footage and account for 90-degree corners when planning a patio. It’s also difficult to be imaginative with patio layout if you don’t have experience…
Interlocking concrete pavers add beauty and distinction to your home or yard, whether it’s a driveway, patio, or walkway. But often due to oversaturation of soil, municipal codes, or project owner’s desire to live a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle, permeable pavers…