What does Sawn Top and Bottom mean?

This stone shape, which has a modern look, typically ranges from squares to rectangles.

  • It is saw cut on top and bottom to specific heights, with split face and random lengths.
  • Size: Saw cut on top and bottom with chopped/split face. Heights are cut to specifications, typically 4’, 6’, & 8”. (2” to 16” options available). Random broken/chopped lengths. Nominal 1.25”-1.50” thickness.
  • Coverage: 12-15 lbs./sq. ft. (typical weight per square foot).

 

What does Builders Cut mean?

This stone comes in random shapes and sizes, and is sometimes referred to as: flag, flagstone, builder, irregular builder, fieldstone, or mosaic.

When installed as wall veneer:

  • Size: Typically the face is larger than a dinner plate, but smaller than a chair cushion; 3-5” thick.
  • Coverage: 40-45 sq. ft. per ton (approximate) TX Stone says 35-45 sq. ft. per ton.

Colors: Autumn/Autumn Blend, Balcones, Brown, Cream, Gold, Hickory/Old Hickory, Latte, Red/Texas Red, Tan, White.

 

What does Chopped Edges mean?

This stone shape is hand-formed rough, rustic square and rectangles in random heights and lengths. It is sometimes referred to as: chop, hand chop, hand chopped, field chop, rough chop

  • Size: Random heights ranging 3” to 8” tall; square to rectangular widths.
  • Coverage: 12-15 lbs./sq. ft. typical weight per square foot.

 

Can your stone be installed anywhere in the country?

Hill Country Rock will supply stone to customers in most climates, provided the owner/installer acknowledges and agrees that the performance of any natural stone in exterior installations is the purchaser’s and their agents’ responsibility. As a natural product, Hill Country Rock does not ‘engineer’ stone for specific environments or applications, so it is solely up to the client to determine if a natural stone will be suitable for their intended use. For example, stones that do not perform well under numerous freeze-thaw cycles may still fare well in subfreezing climates with minimal precipitation. Performance can also be significantly influenced by factors such as installation orientation (horizontal vs vertical) and the use of sealers to repel moisture or reduce absorption. If you have a particular stone in mind for a specific application, we strongly recommend consulting with your architect and/or contractor and reaching out to a company that manufactures natural stone sealers to understand which products and application processes will help your project last.