Material Spec
A 100% natural igneous stone formed deep in the Earth over millions of years. Hard, heat-resistant, and visually unrepeatable — each slab carries its own pattern of feldspar, mica, and crystalline grain.
About the Material
Granite is what most clients imagine when they picture a high-end stone countertop — and for good reason. It has been the architectural reference standard for decades, and it earns that position. Quarried as massive slabs, granite is one of the hardest materials available for fabrication: heat-resistant, scratch-resistant, and structurally stable in dimensions that few other stones can match.
What distinguishes granite is its variability. No two slabs are identical. Mineral composition produces an enormous range — from pale, evenly-grained whites and grays through honey golds, blacks, and dramatically veined patterns where the formation tells its own geological story. For an island, fireplace, or signature surface, granite delivers a piece that no manufacturer can replicate or repeat.
Granite is porous, which means it requires sealing. Properly sealed, it resists almost everything a kitchen throws at it. Unsealed, it will absorb oil and acidic spills. We seal every granite installation at template, after fabrication, and at install — and we provide the products and instructions for the homeowner to maintain that protection over time.
Where We Use It
The applications where granite performs at its best.
The classic application — granite handles daily kitchen use, hot pans, sharp knives, and acidic foods better than almost any other stone. Available in slab sizes that allow large uninterrupted runs.
Mantel stones, hearth slabs, and full-face surrounds. Granite's heat resistance makes it the natural choice for the most thermally-demanding architectural surfaces.
For organic, sculptural projects — irregular edges that follow the natural fracture of the stone. We have done islands where the edge is the focal point, not the surface.
Granite is the most weather-resilient natural stone we work in. Properly sealed and installed, it performs across Central Oregon's freeze-thaw cycles in covered outdoor kitchen applications.
Vanity tops and integrated backsplashes. The mineral character of granite reads beautifully in bathroom lighting, and the durability handles cosmetic and cleaning spills.
Stair treads, thresholds, fireplace hearths, and one-of-one pieces. Granite's structural strength permits dimensions no engineered stone can match.
What to Expect
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Recent Work
A selection of recent projects featuring granite.
Granite is selected at the slab — there is no substitute for seeing the actual piece you are buying. We will guide you through the selection process at our preferred slab yards, then handle templating, fabrication, and installation.
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