2015

Island Block & Masonry Supply proudly offers several types of eco-friendly permeable paving products, which help aid in the reduction of water pollution due to the fact that their more porous formation allows water to percolate back into the soil and into the water table rather than creating runoff, which often flows into sewers and […]

The climate we experience in the tri state area lends itself extremely well to concrete pavers. Many people see paving stones and assume they would only be appropriate in warmer or southern climates. However, the freeze/thaw cycle that happens in the winter and then spring throughout the northern states where we usually experience snow and […]

Retaining walls work for commercial or residential properties and are useful for a variety of purposes: Creating extra privacy, a back rest for built-in seating, a means of holding back soil on a sloped property or border for the perimeter of a designated space or outdoor garden. Do-it-yourself projects are gaining popularity with sites like […]

Brave “Do-It-Yourselfers” across the tri-state area gladly accept the challenge of many home improvement and outdoor remodeling DIY projects. Paving stone projects lend themselves nicely to DIY types because the process, depending on the specific project and property layout, has the potential to be pretty simple. When it comes to retaining walls, which are built […]

Winter is well on its way, but that doesn’t mean the outdoor areas of your property have to suffer! The leaves continue to fall off the trees and your summer plants are in hibernation, so now is the time to approach outdoor remodeling from a new perspective. Paving stones are impermeable to the colder weather, […]

If you’re looking for a surefire way to increase both the value and the enjoyment of your home, look no further than a paving stone project. Pavers have the ability to withstand harsh winter weather; this make these products a great fit for properties throughout the tri state area that experience snow, ice, rain and […]

Though the tri-state area features countless large pieces of property, but there are perhaps just as many residents who don’t have a lot of property to work with as ones who do. Those who have a small amount of outdoor space are well aware of the challenges that come with a petite property lot. Make […]

As outdoor living areas become more and more popular throughout the tri state area (every season but winter!), companies like Cambridge are steadily releasing new products that coincide with three or four season outdoor fun for use with or without their paving stones. Open kitchens and fireplaces provide some heat for you, your family and […]

We have even more considerations for the brave do-it-yourselfers out there in the tri state area who have chosen to take on installation projects all by themselves! Intelligent as you may be, the team here at Island Block & Masonry Supply wants to ensure that everyone who does their own paving stone patio installation does […]

We came across a few things that do-it-yourselfers should keep in mind for easy paving stone patio installation on the DIY Network site. We outlined some of the highlights below for you to consider as you choose between the variety of quality product lines we offer at Island Block & Masonry Supply, such as Cambridge, […]