PROJECT PORTFOLIO < Back PROVIDENCE STATION Providence, RI Project : Walls, Curbing, Steps & Seat Walls Granite : Moonlit Rose® Location : Providence Station, RI

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PROJECT PORTFOLIO < Back AMHERST COLLEGE Amherst, MA Project : Amherst College Steps & landings, Veneers, Curbing & Pavers. Location : Amherst, MA

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PROJECT PORTFOLIO < Back GREEN RIVER BRIDGE Williamstown, MA Project : Bridge veneer Granite : Chester Gray, Moonlit Rose, Williams Blue Sky Gray Location : Williamstown, Massachusetts Engineering : Massachusetts DOT Installing contractor : Northern Construction Service LLC

PROJECT PORTFOLIO < Back NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM Stockbridge, MA Project : Sawn Pavers, Wall Caps Granite : Williams Blue Sky GrayTM Location : Stockbridge, Massachusetts

GRANITE COLORS < Back CHESTER GRAY® Chester Grey Granite SPLIT FINISH Steps, Posts & Landings AMHERST COLLEGE Split Veneer WESTFIELD BRIDGE Chester Gray is a dark gray granite frequented with mild white waves; tightly grained showing sharp contrasts between finishes. TYPICAL APPLICATIONS: Chester Gray granite from our East Otis, MA quarry can be used for steps and landings, veneers or posts. Chester Gray is great for split veneer applications. Split veneer Dimensional stonework Landscape amenities Paving Limited availability PHYSICAL PROPERTIES: View physical properties report for Chester Gray granite: Chester_Gray_Physical_Properties-2013 .pdf Download PDF • 635KB CHESTER GRAY SPLIT FINISH Rough finish created by hydraulic or shim splitting CHESTER GRAY ROCK FINISH Hand chiseled to add relief, roughness, distressed finish CHESTER GRAY HAMMERED FINISH Interrupted, parallel markings provide a corrugated finish CHESTER GRAY SAWN FINISH Dull smooth finish created by saw cutting CHESTER GRAY THERMAL FINISH Slightly pebbled, sandpaper-like finish created by braising with a blow torch CHESTER GRAY HONED FINISH Dull sheen without reflections CHESTER GRAY POLISHED FINISH Smooth, reflective finish created by rubbing with polishing abrasives

BENEFITS OF USING GRANITE WHY GRANITE? FOUR GOOD REASONS TO DEMAND GRANITE CURBING & LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS 1. GRANITE IS TIMELESS. It endures in the most rigorous environments - for decades, even generations. Architects, commercial developers and civil engineers prefer the long-lasting durability and natural beauty of granite. It withstands severe weather conditions, harsh road chemicals, the punishment of snowplows, freeze-thaw cycles and the abuse of constant traffic. Granite curbing is said to have an "indefinite" life expectancy because it does not deteriorate like other curbing materials. It is so durable it can be removed and reused, or reset when the amount of exposed curb decreases due to road resurfacing. 2. GRANITE IS COST-EFFECTIVE. While sometimes initially slightly higher in price than some competitive materials, such as asphalt and pre-cast concrete, numerous life-cycle studies have proved conclusively that granite curbing lasts significantly longer and returns far greater value over the life of the installation. It seldom needs to be replaced or repaired; it has always been the first choice of designers who build lasting quality into their projects. Granite simply lasts longer. Rigorous applications like street curbing, parking lot islands, handicap ramps, curb inlets and retaining walls demand the lasting value and virtual indestructibility of granite. 3. GRANITE LOOKS GREAT. Its decorative appeal lends authenticity and timelessness to historic renovations. Its natural texture complements practically any setting, whether being used for a towering architectural masterpiece or for the restful aura of an inspired landscape design. Granite always looks great. 4. GRANITE IS READILY AVAILABLE. Wherever your project is, our vast inventory and flexible manufacturing operation allows us to deliver most common types and sizes of curbing within three business days of time of order. MORE READING LIFECYCLE & COST STUDIES Granite lasts longer and costs less—but don't just take our word for it! Granite curbing is stronger than any other curbing material you can buy, and in the long run, life-cycle cost comparison studies show that it costs less as well. Download a pdf version of the following three studies to see for yourself! ​ LIFE CYCLE COST COMPARISON ​Granite & Precast Curbing​​ — Prepared by Department of Civil Engineering Universityof Massachusetts at Amherst November 2006. STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS COMPARISON ​Granite & Precast Curbing — Prepared by Department of Civil Engineering University of Massachusetts at Amherst January 1991. A COMPARISON OF PERFORMANCE AND COSTS ​Granite & Concrete Curbing — CLIENT REPORT 81 Transportation Research and Development Bureau New York State Department of Transportation September 1998.