Where does the Bluestone come from in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania bluestone is unique to its part of the United States. Bluestone stems only from the state’s northeastern section as well as New York’s southern tier and northern New Jersey. Bluestone is layered sandstone that comes in a range of colors, from a gorgeous blue to green, lilac, rust and more.
What makes a bluestone a true blue stone?
In terms of composition, bluestone is made of mica, sand, feldspar, and various minerals. The distribution and composition of these minerals will determine how blue the stone is. “True Blue” bluestone refers to stone that does not exhibit any other colors except blue when removed from a quarry.
What makes the bluestone in the Catskills?
Bluestone is layered sandstone that comes in a range of colors, from a gorgeous blue to green, lilac, rust and more. It developed about 360 million years ago, when the seas pushed sand into the Catskills. In terms of composition, bluestone is made of mica, sand, feldspar, and various minerals.
Are there any drawbacks to using bluestone?
The major drawback of bluestone is that is also holds heat making it potential quite hot after extended exposure to direct sunlight. Another part of bluestone’s appeal is that is easy to take care of. It doesn’t require sealing and is cleaned with only water and a brush.
What should I do if my bluestone is stained?
If your bluestone is stained, just add some vinegar and water to the surface and scrub it out, although you can purchase specialty cleaners for unusual or severe stains. The only other maintenance recommendation is a power washing once every few years.
What kind of concrete is used to replicate bluestone?
“This version of stamped concrete is unique and provides a nearly indistinguishable surface to real bluestone for about half the cost, and they never have to worry about a weed or a loose stone. (Read more about Salzano’s stamped concrete process: Tiered Concrete Patio Mimics Grouted Stone .)