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Stone Address Plaque Maintenance: How to Keep Your Address Stone Looking Like New

A beautifully crafted address stone is a lasting investment in curb appeal. Whether you’ve chosen a stone address block, stone house numbers, or a freestanding natural stone address marker, proper care ensures it continues to look pristine for years. Here’s your go-to guide for routine maintenance, seasonal checks, and simple repairs to keep your custom stone address plaques and stone mailbox numbers in top condition. 1. Regular Cleaning Frequency: Every 6–12 monthsTools & Materials: Soft-bristle brush, mild soap (pH-neutral), water, garden hose Remove loose debris. Gently brush away leaves, dust, and cobwebs from the stone surface. Mix cleaning solution. In a bucket, combine warm water with a few drops of mild, pH-neutral soap. Scrub gently. Use the soft-bristle brush to clean...

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House Numbers on Brick — The Best Ways to Display Your Address

Brick homes have timeless charm—but when it comes to displaying your address, not just any solution will do. Whether you're finishing new construction or giving your entryway a fresh look, your house numbers on brick should be as durable and beautiful as the home itself. At Build-A-Stone, we offer several ways to integrate your address into brickwork with long-lasting, elegant results. Here’s a guide to the best options for mounting stone house numbers and stone address plaques on brick. 1. Built-In Address Stones for New Construction If you’re building a new brick home or brick mailbox, the best option is to embed a full-depth stone address block directly into the masonry. Recommended size: 2-1/2” thick Best application: Integrated into wall...

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Build-A-Stone Reviews: Real Customer Feedback on Custom Address Stones

**All reviews cited below are available for your review on our Google Business profile.** -- At Build-A-Stone, we pride ourselves on delivering not just high-quality address stones, but a simple, fast, and satisfying customer experience from design to delivery. But don’t just take our word for it—our customers have shared hundreds of five-star reviews that speak to our craftsmanship, reliability, and the beauty of our finished stone address plaques, stone mailbox numbers, and stone house numbers. Here’s a look at what real customers are saying: Speed That Surprises One of the most common praises? How fast the stones arrive. “Ordered address stone over Memorial Day Weekend. Order was shipped first following business day, and received the product quickly!” – Philip...

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Brick, Stone, or Stucco? Finding the Right Address Stone for Your Home’s Exterior

Your home's exterior says a lot about your style—and your address stone should match that same attention to detail. Whether your home features brick, natural stone, stucco, or siding, the right stone address plaque can add lasting curb appeal and practical visibility. But with so many architectural styles and materials out there, how do you choose the right fit? In this guide, we’ll walk through how to select the ideal address stone, stone house numbers, or natural stone address marker based on your home’s exterior material—and why Build-A-Stone makes it easier than ever to get a custom piece that blends seamlessly with your home. For Brick Homes: Go with Full-Depth Masonry Stones If your home is built with traditional brick,...

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The Benefits of Cast Stone Address Stones Over Traditional House Numbers

When it comes to displaying your house number, you have more options than ever—vinyl decals, metal numerals, plastic signs, painted-on numbers… the list goes on. But for homeowners who care about long-term durability, design cohesion, and curb appeal, there’s one clear winner: the cast stone address stone. Unlike stick-on numbers or mass-produced plastic plaques, a cast stone address stone offers a permanent, polished way to showcase your address—and it’s built to last. Here’s why more homeowners, builders, and designers are choosing stone address plaques over traditional alternatives. 1. Built to Endure Weather and Time Painted numbers fade. Metal rusts. Plastic warps. But cast stone address blocks are engineered to handle whatever the elements throw at them—rain, snow, heat, cold, UV...

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