RE: [sccpartners] Exterior Limestone rmoore@americanstonecare.com 14 Jan 2010 21:06 EST
> Ron > > as you are aware there are hundreds of types of limestone, so I would need > to know what type it is first. Secondly I would need to know how it is > installed which will affect its performance, etc. > but to answer your questions as far as finish, I am not aware of any > standards for a prefered finish on any stone. > I would suggest if your client is unhappy that he have an independent > stone > consultant come in and do an evaluation. > Sorry all, That was vague. Dr. Fred, Salem Limestone/Indiana limestone is how it appears to me. The stone are large, roughly 24"x36" and set in mortar bed, in some areas between 3-5 inches.....not sealed.....oxidizing already....going down a bad road. What do you suggest? I have had a brief conversation with John about this. Thanks Ron > On Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 7:51 PM, <rmoore@americanstonecare.com> wrote: > >> Friends, >> >> I have a very important client who recently had several thousand square >> feet of stone installed around his home. My/His question: "is there a >> STANDARD for or a prefered finish for limestone that has been installed >> around a swimming pool?" What grit should the stone be honed too. The >> installers had a few problems and did some grinding.....I don't know >> what >> was used or what qualifications they have for doing the grinding, but my >> client is not happy. Any information that can be forwarded would be >> appreciated. >> >> Happy New year to you all. American Stone Care, Inc. wishes you all a >> healthy and profitable 2010! >> >> Ron Moore >> American Stone Care, Inc. >> 16458 Lone Oak Place >> Hamilton, VA. 20158 >> 0 540-338-5559 >> c 301-602-2307 >> www.AmericanStoneCare.com <http://www.americanstonecare.com/> >> >> >> -- >> Powered by http://DiscussThis.com <http://discussthis.com/> >> Visit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription >> preferences: >> http://www.discussthis.com/members/sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com >> Start a new conversation (thread): sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com >> >> >> >> > > > -- > Frederick M. Hueston PhD > www.stoneforensics.com > www.stoneandtilepros.com > My New Radio Show www.thestoneandtileshow.com > Become a Stone and Tile Inspector..sign up for our next class which will > be > held in Orlando, FL, same week as Coverings April 26-30 > www.thestoneandtileschool.com > Many of my informational articles can be found at > www.thestonedude.blogspot.com > 888-314-9077 > 702-314-1017 > > -- > Powered by http://DiscussThis.com > Visit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription > preferences: > http://www.discussthis.com/members/sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com > Start a new conversation (thread): sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com > >