Design Ideas for a Fieldstone Fireplace

October 30th, 2018 Posted in Fieldstone
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Fieldstone makes a wonderful material for fireplaces, whether you are building one outside or inside your home. This natural stone is forged from glaciers and offers a unique and classic beauty that is durable and will last a lifetime. Plus, there are many different design options to give each fireplace a distinguishable style. Here are some design ideas if you are considering building a fireplace from fieldstone.

Outdoor Fireplaces

Fieldstone fits perfectly into an outdoor setting. Designs can be more formal for modern settings with fieldstones cut into uniform shapes, or more natural in irregular patterns. Some outdoor designs include:

  • Adding the fireplace to the outside of the home. This works well with homes with fieldstone siding or accents.
  • Double-sided center fireplace. Give more access to the flickering flames with a double-sided fireplace in the center of your patio.
  • View backdrop. Place your new fieldstone fireplace in front of your view to enjoy both the fire and the scenery beyond.

Indoor Fireplaces

Fieldstone works well inside for homes with a cozy style. If uniform slabs are used, the mantel can be designed in different patterns or a classic mortar style. Many people love to embrace the natural shape and colors of the fieldstone in their fireplace, with large mantels that showoff the beauty of the stone. Wide mantels and chimneys that extend to the ceiling create a centerpiece for your living area that is stunning.

There are many different options for using fieldstone in fireplaces and other surfaces in your home. A visit to your local quarry can give you a taste of the natural splendor fieldstone can offer for your next stone project, including fireplaces.

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Alliance Stone
5420 Campground Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(404) 759-0617

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What is the Difference Between Fieldstone and Flagstone?

May 29th, 2015 Posted in Fieldstone
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If you are planning a natural stone project for your home or yard, you may have been looking at the different stones available for your project. Two of the most common stones used are fieldstones and flagstones, both widely available through quality landscape supply stores. So what is the difference between these two varieties? While both can be used to create unique and beautiful structures, each has its own merits and the difference lies in how they are cultivated. 

Fieldstones

As their name suggests, fieldstones are retrieved from fields and other areas, occurring naturally in many regions. These are individual stones in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Fieldstones are valued for the unique and intriguing aesthetic appeal they can lend to fireplaces, retaining walls and other structures. However, they can be used in many other natural stone structures, as well as used as decoration in gardens and in landscaped yards. 

Flagstones

Unlike fieldstones, flagstones are usually harvested from rock quarries from the layers of sedimentary rock. These stones are usually flat and cut into slabs of similar color, making them perfect for project requiring a level surface. Many beautiful patios, sidewalks and even flooring are made from flagstone. The slab formation of flagstones makes them great for any linear project. 

In some projects, a combination of both types of stones may be used to add different textures and colors. An outdoor fireplace may have fieldstones mortared for the mantle, yet use flagstones for the base and fire pit. 

Fieldstones and flagstones can come from many different regions, but some of the most beautiful varieties are from Tennessee. For your next project using natural stone, talk to your local landscape supplier about ordering either flagstone or fieldstone from Tennessee to add the highest level of quality and beauty to your finished project.

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Alliance Stone
5420 Campground Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(404) 759-0617

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Adding a Staircase to Your Hill or Slope

May 1st, 2015 Posted in Fieldstone
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If you have a slope or hill on your property, adding a staircase can create a safe, functional way to navigate the hill. An excellent choice for creating a staircase on a hill is using natural stone for the treads. Natural stone such as fieldstone can be cut to create perfect stairway treads that are beautiful and complement your landscaping. 

Benefits of Using Fieldstone Treads for Hillside Staircases

While you can build a staircase for your hillside using a wide variety of materials, there are benefits to choosing fieldstone treads. First of all, they are a beautiful addition to your yard, lending a natural appeal compared to cement or formed blocks. Some of the other benefits of using fieldstone treads include:

  • Simplicity. Fieldstone treads are heavy and do not need any mortar to keep them in place. These means you can simply put them in place without any support.
  • Durability. Fieldstone is durable and will last for decades without showing wear, unlike many other materials. This stone has been around for centuries and can withstand heavy traffic, day after day, for many years.
  • Unique variety. With natural stone, you will always have a unique staircase. Each piece of stone has its own color patterns and beauty. Quality stone suppliers offer a variety of fieldstone treads, cut to different sizes to meet your needs.

Give your hillside an accessible staircase this spring or summer with the use of fieldstone treads. Talk to your local landscape supplier about what types of fieldstone treads they have available to get you started on your new staircase. In as little as one day, you can have your new stairs in place, adding beauty and functionality to your hillside or slope.

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Alliance Stone
5420 Campground Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(404) 759-0617

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Differences Between Flagstone And Fieldstone

July 16th, 2014 Posted in Fieldstone
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If you want to use natural stone in your landscaping, you may be wondering what the difference is between fieldstone and flagstone. While both offer the beauty and durability of authentic stone, each has its own benefits. Which stone will be the best fit for you will depend on the type of project you’re undertaking and the end result you are trying to achieve. 

Fieldstone

For a rustic, natural stone to build retaining walls, patios or outdoor firepits, fieldstone is an excellent choice of material. Fieldstones are rocks that have been formed over the centuries from falling off rocky ledges or from glaciers. Rough fieldstones are not quarried but gathered above ground, having a natural, often jagged appearance. However, these stones can also be cut to size to be used in a variety of projects. 

Flagstone

Flagstone is a quarried rock that is generally cut into flat slabs, making it perfect for creating a flat, durable surface. For patios, pool decks, pathways and stairways, flagstone can be used to create a dazzling stone surface which can accentuate any outdoor area. This versatile material is also used for interior designs, especially in bathrooms and sunrooms. 

Both flagstones and fieldstones range in color depending on where they are quarried or gathered. The benefit of both stones is their unique attributes which cannot be duplicated in man-made stone products, such as a level of durability that other materials cannot match. 

If you are not sure which stone would be best for your project, talk to your local landscape supplier or quarry. They can advise you on whether flagstone or fieldstone will be a better fit for your specific needs.

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Building An Old World Stone Fence

April 24th, 2014 Posted in Fieldstone
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Stone fences are reminiscent of old farm houses from years gone by, and can add an Old World flair to your landscaping design project. Once built with the field stones retrieved from acres of farm land, building a stone fence today generally requires a trip to your local landscaping supply store or quarry. However, the old-world charm of a stone fence can add to the curb appeal of your home and give it a unique look that sets it apart. 

Creating Your Fence

With stone fences, you can either use mortar to hold the stones together or just stack them to build your fence. Larger, flat field stones can be stacked to make a rustic fence without the use of mortar. Smaller or rounded stones will need to be held together. Mortar will give any stone wall stability and can ensure that your wall will last for decades, maybe even longer. 

  • For a dry stacked fence, you will need to get a large variety of flat stones that are heavy enough to stay in place. Field stones are commonly used, often coming in oblong shapes that are ideal for stacking. Dry stacked stone fences should be about four feet tall or less.
     
  • For a sturdy stone wall, add mortar between the layers of rocks. Mortar can give you the ability to use smaller, more colorful stones in your wall. If you prefer a dry, stacked look but want the stability of mortar, scrape any excess mortar from exterior joints with a rake. 

There is nothing easy about building a stone wall; it is hard, back-breaking work, which is one of the reasons why it’s generally advised to contact a professional landscaper in order to have one built properly. Still, the end result is an incredible piece of lasting art that adds beauty and charm to your home.

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Field Stone Landscaping Ideas

September 25th, 2013 Posted in Fieldstone
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Field stones once were considered a burden to remove from the earth to make an area ready for planting. While they may still frustrate the farmer, they now are used to bring beauty as well as function to many landscaping projects. These stones come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors, giving them versatility in how they can be used. Here are a few ways you can use field stones to give your landscaping a new look.

–         Stone wall. One of the oldest and most functional uses for the field stone is a retaining or decorative walls. These stones tend to be flatter and easier to stack, making them perfect for creating a rustic looking wall.

–         Paving. Field stones are a great way to create a natural looking patio or walkway through a garden. Once flush with the ground, they give the impression of a natural paved floor.

–         Borders. Once again, field stones are great to stack, even if just high enough to create a border. Use them to border your garden, mailbox or driveway, adding dimension and natural beauty. They also work well around garden ponds, giving a natural edging.

–         Fire pits. Create your own backyard camping area with a field stone fire pit. Use the flatter stones to edge the pit for a fire-resistant ring and the rounder and jagged stones to create the interior fire pit.

–         Sculpture pieces. Field stones come in so many sizes that larger ones can be made into pieces of art or even furniture. A large flat stone can be used as a table top, making art into function.

Check with your local stone provider for even more creative ideas for the use of field stone in your landscape.

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Enhancing Your Lawn and Garden With Tennessee Field Stone

March 27th, 2013 Posted in Fieldstone
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Tennessee fieldstone is a versatile and beautiful natural stone product that can be used to enhance your landscaping design in a variety of impressive, eye-catching ways. The adaptability and wide range of applications of Tennessee fieldstone makes it an ideal choice for the creation of indoor and outdoor fireplaces, stacked stone walls, water features and stepping stones, just to name a few. If you’re looking for a way to incorporate stone fixtures into your landscaping design, Tennessee fieldstone is a viable material choice for almost any project you have in mind. 

Another key to the versatility of Tennessee fieldstone lies in the fact that it can be shaped and chiseled as needed to create the perfect shapes for any project. The weathered look of fieldstone is part of the charm, so you’ll also be able to maintain your stone landscaping features with minimal effort. Unlike other fixtures that will require attention with the changing seasons, your Tennessee fieldstone’s timeless beauty only increases as it is weathered by the elements. 

Tennessee fieldstone is available in thin stack, medium stack, long thick, fieldstone cap medium, fieldstone cap thin, fieldstone steppers and broken stack. There’s a type of Tennessee fieldstone out there that’s ideal for any stone landscaping design feature, making it a favorite of many landscapers and do-it-yourselfers. Working with an experienced landscaping designer and contractor can help you to obtain the lawn and garden of your dreams, especially when it comes to the selection and placement of fieldstone for path creation, the erection of stone walls and the enhancement of water features or the creation of a graceful, dramatic outdoor fireplace.

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Using Tennessee Fieldstone For Landscaping

December 4th, 2012 Posted in Fieldstone
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Tennessee is home to some of the most beautiful stone quarries in the country. When looking for quality and beauty for rock landscaping features such as retaining walls, fire pits or water features, Tennessee Fieldstone is an excellent choice. The naturally weathered look of this hardy stone is perfect for almost any outdoor hardscape or landscape needs.

Why Tennessee Fieldstone?

Although there are fieldstones from all over the country, Tennessee has become known for its fieldstone due to the unique colors and textures that the stones from this region have. These stones are exported all over the country and beyond for use in both interior and exterior stone designs and features.

Sizes, Shapes And Thickness

Depending on what you will be using the stones to create, there are different sizes, shapes and thickness available for Tennessee fieldstone. Some of the different varieties that can found are:

  • Steppers. These generally come with naturally rounded edges, used for patios, walk ways and other ground covers. Thickness, shape and size can vary.
     
  • Cap Stones. Fieldstone cap are stones with a flat, smoother surface that are used to “cap” retaining walls and ledges. These can come in variety of thickness, from thin to thick.
     
  •  Stack. Stacking stones are your main building stones, coming in a variety of lengths and thickness. Most range from four to six inches in thickness.

 Whatever stone landscaping or hardscaping project you are doing, Tennessee fieldstone can add a beautiful, rustic look that is unique. These region specific stones are sought after and can be just the ingredient to make your landscaping design the envy of all the neighbors.

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