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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