Taming nature

Stone walls exude a sense of strength and permanence the downside is they can be difficult and time consuming to install. However, there is an alternative approach which still results in the look, feel and solidity of natural stone.

Stone Supplies offers Homestone, a modulised natural stone walling that provides a quick and cost-effective solution for fences and feature walls, says director Clive Pegden.

"These can be built at a fraction of the cost of other more labour-intensive stone solutions," says Pegden. "A top installer, using traditional materials, such as schist, can lay two or three square metres per day. Working with Homestone modulised walling, they can fix between 20m² and 25m² over the same time frame. A vast difference and a major cost saving to the end user."

Another advantage is that Homestone's modular design enables less experienced people to install the product themselves.

The cladding comes in 12 colours and three finishes natural, 3D and honed. It is created in natural stone, quartzites, sandstone and slates. The product comes neatly packed in boxes.

To match your Homestone walling, a capping is available in all materials.

For details, contact Stone Supplies, 1 Tarndale Grove, North Harbour Albany, Auckland, phone (09) 415 4588, fax (09) 415 4566. Email: sunbather@xtra.co.nz. Website: www.homestone.com.au.

Story by: Trendsideas