How to care for a masonry exterior

If you built your home with a masonry, one of the likely selling points was the product’s durability. It’s true that masonry is the long-lasting option for exteriors. In fact, there are masonry homes and buildings that have been standing for centuries – and more. But that doesn’t mean you should neglect your home’s masonry… Continue reading How to care for a masonry exterior

7 affordable ways to create a sustainable jobsite

By now, we should all know how important it is to run our building operations as sustainably as possible. It’s not just good for the planet. Many sustainability measures can result in cost savings, either immediately or over the long term. Here are 7 things that you can implement on your jobsites to improve your… Continue reading 7 affordable ways to create a sustainable jobsite

Trend Alert: 2023 design inspiration

If you’re planning on building the home of your dreams this year, here are four trends you should be aware of, so your style is fashion forward. It’s all about contrast One of the biggest trends in recent years that is continuing into 2023 is to use high-contrast materials for eye-catching exteriors. One popular option… Continue reading Trend Alert: 2023 design inspiration

The long, long history of using stone as a building material

Most of us are familiar with the term, “Stone Age.” It’s a period in history stretching back roughly 3 million years ago. Its name comes from the archeological evidence that our ancient ancestors used primitive stone tools. The era ended around 3,000 BCE when humans figured out how to smelt metals together and the Bronze… Continue reading The long, long history of using stone as a building material

5 home design trends to watch out for this year

When it comes to home design trends, your clients may have some thoughts of their own, but they’re likely going to lean on your expertise as the industry expert in their lives. Here are five of the most popular home design trends for 2023 that your customers might want to consider incorporating into their home.… Continue reading 5 home design trends to watch out for this year

Stones to match your style: Name your design and match it to one of our products

When it comes to home design, do you consider yourself fairly conservative? Does your dream house look like a cozy cottage or farmhouse? Or do you embrace modern looks with clean straight lines and sharply contrasting building materials? Or do you fall somewhere in the middle, preferring a mixture of modern and classic looks? Whatever… Continue reading Stones to match your style: Name your design and match it to one of our products

Tips to balance trendy and traditional home design

Maybe you have a traditional-looking home that you’d like to add some modern touches to. Or perhaps you’re building a contemporary home but would like some classic features as part of the mix. Whatever your reasons, here are some tips on how to blend trendy with traditional. Add a feature to focus on White walls… Continue reading Tips to balance trendy and traditional home design

A new name and look: The same great products you’ve been able to rely on for generations

Much like a home or commercial building, every now and then a company’s image could use a bit of a refresh to stay current. Which is why we decided to rebrand our look and even our name. So, without further ado we unveil our slightly shortened company name: Shouldice Stone. Shouldice isn’t just a business… Continue reading A new name and look: The same great products you’ve been able to rely on for generations

Stone Trends – Case Study: Westgate Shopping Centre

When the Westgate Shopping Centre officially opened on May 12, 1955, it was an instant landmark for the nation’s capital. Located in the west end of Ottawa, the complex was the city’s first shopping mall. Publicity materials announcing the opening boasted of parking “for more than 1,200 cars” – free, of course – and a… Continue reading Stone Trends – Case Study: Westgate Shopping Centre

Four Inspiring Mix-and-Match Ideas for Exteriors

You probably wouldn’t paint every room inside your house the same colour. And your wardrobe definitely includes at least a few different colours, fabrics and types of garments in it. So why should the front of your house be one uniform colour and material? Here are four mix-and-match options for you to consider when building… Continue reading Four Inspiring Mix-and-Match Ideas for Exteriors