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  • New York Permeable Paver Projects

    We’ve already discussed the environmental benefits of permeable pavers, specifically in the tri-state region. Although sustainability may not be what drives property owners to initiate an outdoor project, pavers and other outdoor elements offer some monetary and environmental benefits. There has been a boost in “green” building and property development practices over the last decade […]

  • Fun and Different Uses for Pavers

    Those considering outdoor projects can find more information than they would ever need online, and following successful do-it-yourselfers on Pinterest, Instagram and other social media can help even the least creative people jumpstart their imagination. Our project experts at Island Block & Masonry Supply know that our customers from Long Island and beyond have some […]

  • Celebrate Fall with a New Fire Pit

    We provided readers with some of our top safety tips for outdoor fires early in the summer. Now that the weather in New York and the tri-state area is finally cooling down, those tips are more fitting than ever. Hopefully you have already purchased, or are thinking of purchashing one of the fire pit and […]

  • DIY Paver Patio Project Tips

    Do-it-yourselfers rejoice! We have tips on how to prep, perfect and finalize any patio project using interlocking pavers from Cambridge, Nicolock and others we carry at Island Block & Masonry Supply on Long Island. We offer a plethora of supplies for all of your outdoor “hardscaping” needs, and provide skilled workers to install projects of […]

  • FAQs: Paver Driveways

    Whether you’re moving into a newly constructed home or would like to redo your driveway, brick pavers are a great way to add something special to your outdoor space, giving your home a well-maintained appearance while requiring minimal maintenance. Here are some frequently asked questions potential customers have about paving stone driveways. Are paving stones […]

  • Retaining Wall Applications for Sloped Landscapes

    Pavers aren’t only functional as walkways, patios and driveways, they can also be used to build retaining wall structures. Not only does Cambridge offer six wallstone systems with ArmorTec to choose from- MaytRx, Pyzique, VyKing, Ledgestone, Olde English and Sigma- but each collection can serve a variety of purposes for homeowners and commercial property owners […]

  • The Benefits of Choosing Cambridge Pavingstones with ArmorTec

    What is Cambridge ArmorTec? ArmorTec is a key ingredient in Cambridge’s proprietary mixing process used to create each and every one of the company’s paving stones. Since Armortec is mixed into the product instead of just coating the exterior, it protects the stones used to create your patios, walkways, driveways and retaining walls from weather […]