The Secret is Out: Decorative Stone is In! Vineland NJ

You see it in the most expensive homes and properties. Done with care, it adds an elegant accent to even the most upscale homes. What is it? It is premium decorative stone, and it has become one of the hottest trends in home improvement.

As homeowners look for inexpensive ways to upgrade their homes and increase property values, decorative stone has become the improvement project of choice. Few home improvements can provide the immediate and dramatic visual impact of decorative stone.

So what exactly is decorative stone? Simply put, decorative stone is a manufactured stone veneer that is designed to replicate the look and feel of real quarry stone without the excessive cost and weight. It can be applied to many different surfaces without major structural changes, is less expensive than real stone and doesnt deplete natural resources.

Premium decorative stone is one of the only home improvements that can add more value to your home than it costs said Emily Cavanaugh of GAF Materials Corporation, makers of CanyonRock Premium Decorative Stone. Results based on a nationwide survey of real estate professionals prove that adding premium decorative stone can provide returns of 100% or more on your initial investment, and help sell your home faster added Cavanaugh.

Premium decorative stone can be used in many remodeling projects. To create the most dramatic visual impact, apply stone to the entire front and one or more sides of your home, or to an entire room. To stretch your budget, apply stone as an accent to select areas, for example, around your front entrance or on a single wall in a high profile room where its most likely to be noticed.

Selecting the right stone and color can seem daunting, especially since there are a myriad of choices available to homeowners. Unlike some brands that offer a confusing array of styles, CanyonRock Premium Decorative Stone has taken the guesswork and uncertainty out of choosing the right stone by incorporating the most popular styles for North America.

Visit GAFs Canyon Rock Premium Decorative Stone website at www.gaf.com where you will find all the tools and information you need to learn about installing decorative stone. You can use the Stone Selector to choose a style and color of your choice, see the before and after of a house similar to yours, and get interesting decorating ideas. You can also download a Color Guide written by a renowned color expert to help you make the right decision, find a GAF certified contractor to install the product, or even learn how to install decorative stone yourself!