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Discolored Slate: Fade or Sealer Burn?

Sep 13, 2019

Your slate was probably coated with a sealer or color enhancer, and that’s what’s turning white or gray in response to heat.

Community Donates $1000s to Families of Granite Accident Victims

Sep 12, 2019

Benjamin Welch and James Jones died Sept. 9 when they were struck by several large granite slabs while working at Stone Warehouse of Michigan.

Art for Art’s Sake – The Ammonite Factory

Sep 12, 2019

Fossils from sea creatures that lived on Earth for 330 million years are turned into rare and valuable organic gemstones at The Ammonite Factory.

Michigan Granite Accident Victims Identified

Sep 11, 2019

Sterling Heights police identified the Stone Warehouse of Michigan workers as Benjamin Allen Welch, 30, of Warren and James Jones, 53, of Shelby Township.

Noise Debated at Maine Quarry Hearing

Sep 9, 2019

Freshwater Stone worked the quarry from 2010 until 2016, when the town’s code enforcement officer issued a stop work order.

Welcome to Our New Home

Actually, this is the first real home for Slab & Sheet, the twice-monthly e-newsletter from Stone Update. Beginning with 2021 issues, you’ll find access to previous editions of the newsletter.

But there’s much, more more here. We come across a wealth of interesting items from around the United States and worldwide that doesn’t quite make it to Slab & Sheet. Check out THE EXTRA section, located right below the listings for Slab & Sheet, for interesting industry headlines and trends.