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Here at Island Block & Masonry Supply, our staff along with many of our wonderful clients and customers, are conscious of the environment and try to be as eco-friendly as we can, when possible. Along with minimizing the carbon footprint, certain types of paving stones are more friendly to the environment than others. We proudly […]

There are tons of variations in paving stones shape, size, texture, color and other attributes that make this material a great choice for all types of outdoor projects. Regardless of your style, Island Block & Masonry Supply has the products you require for a DIY or full installation, and our experts have the experience and […]

There are no “rules” for pavers. Maybe your style is a little eccentric, or you’re not into perfectly patterned pavers, we have a large variety of products that suit numerous types of projects. In one of our previous blogs, we have encouraged you to show off your artistic side. Why? Because it adds serious curb […]

If you decide to enhance your property with a paving stone driveway, patio or other project, you should know you don’t have to sacrifice the aspects of your space that make it unique. Instead of fighting the yard’s distinct features, play them up to really make your home stand out. Below we discuss some ways […]

Paving stone projects aren’t one-size-fits-all, though you could create a stunning addition to your home with a standard design for a driveway or patio, why not switch things up and get creative? Show off your artistic side. Make your driveway or patio a piece of art with a custom designed paver patio, walkway or driveway. […]

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, […]