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| What is Granite? |
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Granite is an igneous rock made from magma, taking millions of years to form. It is part of the Earth’s continental crust. Huge rocks near the Earth’s core melt and form magma. As this magma rises and cools it crystallises, forming granite. The process is so slow that granite retains its crystallised appearance. Natural stone is hard wearing, beautiful and timeless. It has a luxurious look and feel and yet is easy to maintain. Especially when used in bathrooms and kitchens, natural stone outshines manmade ceramic tiles which are scratched and stained in the creation process and are much less durable. Natural stone is also wonderful at heat transference and retains heat for long periods. We specialise in worktops for kitchens and bathrooms, as established stonemasons however we can also supply natural stone flooring, tiles, splash backs, chopping boards and memorial stones, see our related sites for more information about our full range of products and services here. |
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| Where is it sourced from? |
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Granite is excavated from quarries in huge blocks, our granite is sourced from India, Scandinavia, Thailand and the UK. Because granite is so hard (second only to diamond), it has traditionally been very difficult and therefore expensive to mine. Previous methods involved using explosives and hard manual labour. Today, technology has been developed that has made the whole process quicker and easier using heavy duty machinery and diamond saws. In turn this has made granite mining more economical and granite products less prohibitive and affordable. |
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We will help you choose the right worktop for you and your home. This website will guide you on everything from choosing your worktops colour, right up to the installation. |
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For over 250 years the Blackwell family have served the local community with their masonry skills. Visit our Stonecraft website to see our family tree and see our other services, |