Stone

Stone

A piece of rock that is quarried then worked into a specific size or shape to serve a function as a useful building or paving material.

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flagstone

Building materials; Stone

Thin slabs of stone used for flagging or paving walks, driveways, patios, etc.; generally fine-grained sandstone, bluestone, quartzite or slate although other stones may be used.

natural cleft

Building materials; Stone

This generally pertains to stones which are formed in layers in the ground. When such stones are cleaved or separated along a natural seam the remaining surface is referred to as a natural cleft ...

texture

Building materials; Stone

Three dimensional surface enrichment independent of color.

chamfer

Building materials; Stone

To bevel the junction of an exterior angle.

incise

Building materials; Stone

To cut inwardly or engrave, as in an inscription.

broach

Building materials; Stone

To drill or cut out material left between closely spaced drill holes. Also, a mason's sharp pointed chisel for dressing stone.

out of wind

Building materials; Stone

To have the arris or edge of an external angle of a stone not in parallel or perpendicular lines. Stone which is out of wind has an irregular or rustic appearance.