So far, in our quality control series, weāve discussed Mohs hardness and absorptionābut there are still many other factors that play a role in creating specialty aggregates, natural thin stone veneer, and other products that will last. Today, weāre diving into the importance of specific gravity and bulk specific gravity in stone. Letās take a […]
Here at Kafka Granite, weāre dedicated to providing high-quality stone productsābut thatās not the only thing that makes us an industry leader. Our dedicated team is constantly seeking out colorful new deposits and developing innovative uses for natural stone and products to meet the ongoing needs of our customers. Weāre also happy to share our […]
Preventative upkeep and regular maintenance will go a long way towards keeping your pathways in good shape. But what are the specific steps you should be taking, and how do you fix a pathway once itās been damaged? Weāve got the answers. Kafka Graniteās Stabilized Pathway Mix is a combination of decomposed granite or crushed […]
Weāve touched on the importance of quality control in stone products beforeāafter all, consistency is critical throughout the process of manufacturing precast concrete aggregates and other specialty natural stone materials. Today, weāre diving even deeper into one of the factors that contribute to a stoneās inherent quality: Mohs hardness. Hereās some information on the history […]
Natural stone gives both commercial and residential projects a highly sought-after, rugged look that has stood the test of time. Where trends fall out of fashion as the seasons change, natural stone sticks around. But all too often, designers and builders have to choose cheaper or more readily available options like manufactured stone for their […]
The manufacturing process for creating thin stone veneer products has been around for some time, yet this versatile material is still a mystery to many. A few short years ago, Kafka Granite expanded our line of stone products to include thin stone veneers made from granite, quartz, and marble, in the classic Kafka colors that […]
Designers, architects, and stone masons get to see quite a variety of stone products, from specialty aggregates to natural stone veneer. Even more people get to see the end results of Kafka Graniteās productsāin the form of building facades, bridge overpasses, golf cart pathways, and more. But have you ever wondered about where that stone […]
Though Kafka Granite sources stone from quarries across the continent, weāre proud to call Wisconsin our homeāand the wellspring of many of our beautiful products. But what, exactly, makes this great state the perfect spot for our business?Ā Essentially, itās all in the geology of the area. Weāve put together an overview of the thousands […]
Architects, designers, masons, and homeowners have long valued the look of natural stoneābut one thing that stops a lot of projects before they even get started is the price of materials. High-quality natural stone can be expensive due to shipping and installation costs. As a result, some designers have had to make do withĀ artificial stone […]
The importance of quality control throughout the natural stone quarrying, crushing, and fabricating process canāt be overstated. In fact, all quality stone products require a certain level of testing and oversight during their manufacturing process. Why? Because in order to create reliable, manufactured aggregates and other stone products like thin stone veneer, you need to […]