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  • Outdoor Living Through the Fall Season

    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 […]

  • Paver Patio Guidelines for DIY Projects

    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 […]

  • Paving Stone Patio Planning for Tri State DIY Enthusiasts

    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, […]

  • Product Spotlight: Nicolock Paver-Shield™ Pavers – Collections and Applications

    We have numerous Nicolock products available here at Island Block & Masonry Supply, including the very popular and durable Nicolock Paver-Shield™ Pavers. We are conveniently located on Long Island, NY and proudly serve the entire the tri state area, providing materials for all types of paving and masonry projects. Nicolock Paving Stones are fortified with […]

  • Types of Real Stone Veneer

    We carry five types of natural stone here at Island Block & Masonry Supply, all of which are resistant to extreme environmental factors, such as freeze-thaw cycles that we experience during and after the harsh winters of the tri-state area. Real stone veneer, as the name denotes, was created through natural forces, so the color […]

  • Unilock Paver Product Spotlight

    We carry four complete Unilock product lines at our Long Island location of Island Block & Masonry Supply. These fine paving stones fit in perfectly with the assortment of outdoor remodeling projects preferred by residents and businesses throughout the tri state area. Take a look at the information on each of the Unilock lines we […]

  • Outdoor Living Trends for Summer 2015

    It’s nearly summer, and that means that tri-state area residents will be spending a lot more time outdoors. Installing a paving stone patio or walkway, creating a sunken seating area with pavers and a paving stone fire pit are just a few ways those who live in the northeast can take advantage of the warmer […]

  • Springtime Paving Stone Issues

    There are numerous environmental advantages of having a paving stone driveway or patio as opposed to concrete or asphalt, but being environmentally friendly doesn’t mean you have to tolerate everything nature produces, especially when it affects the beauty and function of your pavers. It’s well into spring in the tri-state area, everything is blooming, and we […]

  • Borders and Hardscape Lighting Options

    In our most recent blog we discussed the benefits of paving stone driveways (and other projects), especially for homes in the tri-state area, which are subjected to harsh winters, flooding and other weather woes. One such advantage being the affordability, long lifespan compared to concrete and asphalt, and the minimal maintenance required. We’ll continue to […]