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Durable Beauty

Surprisingly affordable, granite has become one of the most popular choices for kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities.

A granite countertop is an investment that pays you every time you look at it. Nothing compares to the richness, the depth and pure aesthetic beauty of granite.

Whether you’re building a new house or remodeling, natural stone offers you unparalleled beauty, performance and uniqueness and adds true value to your home.

Homeowners who remodel recover the following percentages of their remodeling costs at resale (note: upscale projects include stone):
• Bathroom remodel – upscale: 92.6%
• Bathroom addition – upscale: 84.3%
• Kitchen remodel – upscale: - 79.6%
- 2003 Cost vs. Value Report, remodeling Magazine

Natural stone is a key part of two of the top 10 elements of design in the home that are resonating with today’s buyers: the desire for low/no maintenance materials and the use of natural materials inside and outside the home.
- Builder Magazine/National Association of Homes Builders

In a study of materials for kitchen countertops, granite had the highest number of “excellent” ratings of any surface.
- Consumer Reports

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